Department of Public Administration Conducts Awareness Campaign to Promote Good Hygiene Practices and Flu Prevention

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, students from the Department of Public Administration at Cihan University–Erbil conducted an awareness campaign promoting good hygiene practices and flu prevention, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pidawod and coordinated by Assistant Lecturer Raz Azad Jalal.

The campaign focused on raising community awareness about the importance of preventing seasonal flu through proper hygiene and early recognition of symptoms. The initiative involved the participation of a group of fourth-year students under the supervision of their instructor. To support the campaign, the department’s academic staff, together with the students, prepared and distributed brochures titled “Seasonal Flu Is Around.

As part of the campaign, several students and their supervisor visited Gullan Mall and Bakhtyari Road in Erbil, where they distributed brochures to shopkeepers, workers, and citizens, encouraging them to follow healthy hygiene practices and take preventive measures against seasonal flu.

At the end of the campaign, shopkeepers, workers, and members of the public expressed their appreciation to the students for organizing and managing this important awareness activity.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 RAZ AZAD JALAL RAZ AZAD JALAL 3 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 3 85
3 Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod 3 85

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah , On April 29, 2026, the Career Development Center (CDC) at Cihan University – Sulaimaniya, in collaboration with Sulaimani Polytechnic University, organized a joint workshop on Artificial Intelligence.

In a joint scientific activity attended by a significant number of lecturers and students, Cihan University – Sulaimaniya, in cooperation with Sulaimani Polytechnic University, conducted a workshop entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A Revolutionary Opportunity or a Scientific Risk?” in the seminar hall. At the beginning of the workshop, Mr. Basoz Tawfiq Ahmad, as the panel moderator, highlighted the importance of the topic and the objective of bringing together experts from different fields to discuss the impact of this emerging technology on the future of higher education.

In the first panel session, Mr. Sherko Hamalaw Murad, a specialist in Informatics and Artificial Intelligence, emphasized the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and its application within the classroom. He explained how this technology can support scientific research and enhance academic standards. Subsequently, Asst. Prof. Dr. Faryad Khalid Mohammed, a specialist in Software Engineering, discussed the technical aspects of AI and the fundamental transformations it brings to learning systems. Finally, Mr. Ahmad Ramadan Rashid, a specialist in Machine Learning, provided an overview of the field and stressed the importance of awareness and its impact on technological development. The workshop concluded with an open discussion and exchange of ideas between the panelists and the audience

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,CDC and Computer Science Department Organize Engaging Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop
On 22 February 2026, a collaborative workshop on “Cybersecurity Awareness” was successfully organized by the Career Development Center (CDC) in cooperation with the Computer Science Department. The event aimed to enhance students’ understanding of digital security challenges and promote safe online practices.
The workshop was presented by Asst. Lect. Sherko Hamalaw from Cihan University Sulaimaniya and Asst. Lect. Snur Jamal from Sulaimani Polytechnic University. The speakers highlighted common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and social engineering, while also discussing practical strategies for data protection and strong password management.
A key feature of the session was its interactive presentation format, which included live discussions, real-world examples, and scenario-based activities. Participants actively engaged with the presenters, making the workshop both informative and impactful.
The event concluded with appreciation for the speakers and a continued commitment by the Career Development Center (CDC) to organize further initiatives that strengthen cybersecurity awareness among students.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah , The Career Development Center (CDC) at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, in collaboration with Step Iraq, conducted a two-day training workshop for second-year students in the Department of Computer Science. The workshop was designed to educate students on creating effective professional and academic Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and to equip them with interview preparation strategies, thereby improving their prospects of securing future employment.