English Language Department Students Deliver Seminar on Improving Pronunciation through Games

On Monday, October 27, 2025, second-year students from the English Language Department at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a scientific visit to Ban Private Secondary School. The activity, supervised by Assistant Lecturer Rozhin Hosseini, aimed to combine classroom learning with hands-on teaching experience through a seminar titled “Improving Pronunciation through Games.”

At the beginning of the visit, the group was warmly received by the school principal, Mr. Goran Radha Hussein, and Ms. Silwan Taha Mahmood, AQC of the school, who expressed their pleasure in hosting the seminar. During the session, the students presented a variety of interactive language games designed to help learners improve their pronunciation skills in an enjoyable and engaging manner. The activities focused on practicing English sounds, stress, and intonation while maintaining a playful atmosphere that encouraged participation and built confidence among the school students. The approach demonstrated how using games in the classroom can make pronunciation practice both effective and motivating.

The event concluded on a positive note, marked by active discussions and mutual appreciation between the two groups.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Rozhin Hossein Hosseini Rozhin Hossein Hosseini 2 80

Within the “Zakat Al-Elm” program. Cihan University-Duhok Concludes First Aid Course for Peshmerga Forces

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, and as part of the commitment to community awareness and development across various societal groups within the framework of the university’s “Zakat Al-Elm” project, and in coordination with the Peshmerga Cultural Center, the closing ceremony of the specialized First Aid course was held on Monday, July 13, 2026.

The course was conducted for the Medical Field Unit (9th Division) of the Peshmerga forces and presented by Mr. Bassam Showkat, an international trainer and specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates of participation and appreciation were distributed to the successful participants, honoring their efforts and highlighting the importance of empowering the brave Peshmerga forces with essential field and emergency medical skills.

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, as part of the diverse activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and based on the directives of the University President, Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdulmohsen Asaad, to prioritize this program and extend its benefits to various segments of society, the Cihan-Duhok Academy, in cooperation with the Pinus Institute of Languages, organized a scientific and awareness-raising trip for the institute’s students.

The main objectives of the visit were:

  1. Field Visit to Medical Laboratories:
  • Introducing students to modern equipment and devices used for testing, and providing them with practical training in scientific and applied procedures.
  1. Health Awareness Seminar:
  • A seminar presented by Mr. Bassam Shawkat, covering general and important topics related to public health.
  • Explaining and demonstrating methods of prevention and safety, and highlighting the importance of public health in daily life.

Within the activities of the (Zakat Al-Ilm) foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and in the presence of faculty members and staff, a seminar was delivered by Dr. (Dezhwar Ahmed), a lecturer in the Department of Law, titled “Discipline and Accountability in the University Environment” on June 24, 2026.

Key Points:

🔹 Defining academic and behavioral discipline and its importance within the campus.

🔹 Explaining the concept of accountability as a cornerstone for academic integrity and quality assurance.

🔹 Analysing university regulations and bylaws that define the rights and duties of faculty members