A workshop at Cihan University-Duhok on “awareness and combating drugs and psychotropic substances”
Based on the decision of the Cabinet and the decision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Kurdistan Regional Government, and by order of the presidency of Cihan University-Duhok, a special committee was formed to raise awareness and combat narcotics and psychotropic substances.
On 10/3/2024 In the presence of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, the aforementioned committee held a workshop for the teaching staff and employees at Cihan University-Duhok to explain the University’s Road Map to confront narcotic substances and psychotropic substances.
The workshop included many discussions on a very important related topic, and many creative proposals and suggestions were presented to activate the work of the committee.
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The third annual economic forum, titled “Empowering the Iraqi Economy: Growth Through Strategic Investments and Banking Excellence,” concluded today at the Research Center Hall of Cihan University in Duhok. The forum was attended by Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad, President of the University, and a group of experts specializing in investment and the banking sector. It consisted of two sessions.
🔹️Speakers in the first session:
The session was moderated by Professor Ahmed Al-Saffar, former Member of the Iraqi Parliament.
🔹️The second session was presented by:
Numerous interactive questions, discussions, and contributions were raised, and the forum concluded with a set of proposals and conclusions presented by the professors who spoke and the attendees.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Department of Accounting at Cihan University – Erbil organized a humanitarian visit to Nanakli Hospital.
This initiative aimed to bring joy and happiness to the young patients by distributing gifts, raising their morale, and demonstrating care and support. The visit was supervised by Assistant Lecturer Raz Azad Jalal.
The delegation received a warm welcome from Mr. Karzan Ibrahim Khalil, the Director of Administration at Nanakli Hospital. The hospital administration expressed its profound gratitude for this commendable humanitarian initiative, emphasizing the significant positive psychological impact such visits have on the well-being of children undergoing medical treatment.
During the visit, students from the Department of Accounting interacted with 100 children receiving medical care, including 50 boys and 50 girls. The students offered encouraging words and engaged in meaningful and enjoyable conversations, contributing to the children’s emotional well-being and bringing joy to their hearts.
On Sunday June 1st , 2025 Anesthesia Department at Cihan – Duhok University organized workshop entitled (Anesthesia Department Scientific competition based on AI) at Cihan-Duhok University Camps /Peshmarga Hall.
Aim: To Motivate students to learn more and fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Department of Accounting at Cihan University-Erbil, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Raz Azad Jalal, visited Payman Mixed Primary School as part of a community engagement initiative.
The group was warmly welcomed by the school director, Miss Lawlaw Khaleel Abdullah, who guided them through various classrooms and provided valuable insights into the school’s learning environment. The visit offered university students an opportunity to interact with young learners and gain a deeper understanding of the educational setting at the primary level. As a gesture of support, school clothing was distributed to the students.
At the end of the visit, Miss Lawlaw Khaleel Abdullah expressed her gratitude to the university students and Assistant Lecturer Raz Azad Jalal. She also emphasized the significance of such initiatives in promoting education, enhancing teaching experiences, and fostering a positive and supportive learning atmosphere.
The workshop consisted of four sessions, each moderated by Dr. Dzhwar Ahmed. The first session, presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Ringber Jamil Sheikho, Director of the Center for Legal and Political Studies at the College of Law, University of Duhok, was titled “The Philosophical Foundations of the Electoral Process,” focusing on the theoretical framework of electoral rights and the principles of representative justice.
The second session, presented by Mr. Khalid Ahmed, Head of the Elections Department at the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s Duhok Governorate Office, discussed “Mechanisms for Selecting Candidates.”
The third session, presented by Dr. Rinas Jano, a former member of the Iraqi Parliament, addressed “Political Culture and its Impact on the Electoral Process.”
The fourth session, presented by Dr. Jamal Kojar, a member of the Iraqi Parliament, focused on “The Extension of the Electoral Process to the Role and Competence of Candidates.”
The final discussion session featured an open dialogue between participants and presenters, resulting in a scholarly and methodological exchange on the legal and political challenges facing the electoral process in Iraq.
Conclusions and Recommendations:
On November 8, 2024, the Department of Accounting at Cihan University-Erbil organized a visit to the Erbil Boys’ Orphanage involving a group of fourth-stage students under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Ms. Raz Azad Jalal. The objective of the visit was to help 40 orphaned children aged 4 to 18.
Upon arrival, Assistant Lecturer Ms. Raz and the students were warmly welcomed by Mr. Sherwan Abdurrahman, the orphanage manager. He introduced each orphaned child individually and explained the facilities and services available to support them. The students were informed about the children’s daily routines, challenges faced by the children, ways to make them happier, and a list of essential needs for their well-being.
Students later distributed various items to the children, such as clothes, kitchen supplies, cloth drying stands, and lighting essentials.
The visit concluded with a thank-you note from Assistant Lecturer Ms. Raz to Mr. Sherwan for his invaluable support and insights given throughout the visit.
On April 28th, the College of Nursing at Cihan University, Duhok, organized a workshop titled “Smart Care: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Modern Healthcare Sector”, under the supervision of Dr. Layla M. Salih, Dean of the College of Nursing. The workshop was delivered by Ms. Ms. Noor Salah with contributions from students Aveen Jaafer, Ahmed Yaseen, & Asrin Arsalan.
During the presentation, the speakers highlighted the benefits of Artificial Intelligence in various healthcare fields, including the use of 3D anatomy visualization tools, applications such as Medscape, and AI-assisted manual monitoring of medications and patient care.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, followed by the distribution of certificates of appreciation to the presenters.
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Cihan University – Duhok concluded the activities of its first Cybersecurity Training Camp, organized by the university’s Research Center in collaboration with the University of Technology – Baghdad (Center for Information Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Department), and the Diraa Al-Aman Center for Cybersecurity Services in Karbala. The closing ceremony featured the distribution of participation certificates by the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Zervan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, and the Vice President for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Bayar Mohammed Rashed, in the presence of academic staff and participating students. The camp was supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Al-Abadi from the College of Computer Science at the University of Karbala, and Mr. Mohammed Al-Saad from the College of Science at the University of Baghdad. The students underwent an intensive academic training program covering both theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity. This camp provided a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange between Iraqi universities and played a vital role in enhancing students’ awareness and digital skills in this ever-evolving field.
