Media Department Students Present Seminar on Electronic Addiction

As part of the ongoing scientific activities and efforts to raise student awareness, second-year students from the Department of Media at Cihan University–Erbil delivered a scientific seminar titled “Electronic Addiction” for the students of Cihan International School–Erbil. The seminar was presented by Rzgar Salih, Yusuf Ahmad, Layar Aza, and Nergiz Amir on Thursday, October 23, 2025, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Ali Jalal Jaafar.

The supervising lecturer and students were received by Mr. Mahmoud Imad Mohammed, the school principal, who emphasized the importance of conducting such activities to raise students’ awareness about the dangers of addiction to electronic devices.

The seminar began with Rzgar Salih, who provided a general overview of addiction and its types, presenting several examples from a medical perspective to the attending students. Following that, Yusuf Ahmad discussed the effects and dangers of addiction to electronic devices, emphasizing its negative impact on both mental and physical health.

Layar Aza then discussed how a person can identify and recognize addiction to electronic devices, to promote early treatment. The last presenter, Nergiz Amir, explained the methods and strategies that students can use to protect themselves from and overcome addiction to electronic devices.

Finally, Mr. Mahmoud Imad thanked the Department of Media and its students for conducting the seminar. He also expressed his hope that similar activities would continue to raise student awareness and help protect them from the dangers and harms of electronic device addiction.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 80
2 Ali Jalal Jafaar Ali Jalal Jafaar 2 80

A group of students from the Department of Anesthesia Technologies at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a scientific visit to Erbil West Emergency Hospital (Rojawa), where they participated in intensive hands-on activities.

The visit, which took place on Thursday, October 30, 2026, under the supervision of Dr. Mohammed Amin Sarmad Qasim, involved the participation of third-year students: Yusuf Muhannad Anwar, Pirzha Kaifi, and Alaa Hussein. The visit began with a comprehensive field tour of several vital and sensitive units within the hospital. These included the Triage and Reception Hall, the Red Zone (Emergency and Trauma Hall) designated for critically ill patients, the Yellow Zone (Follow-up and Monitoring Hall) for moderate cases, and the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where patients with critical conditions are placed under close observation. During the tour, the students closely observed the patient admission process, rapid case assessments, and the decision-making mechanisms involved in initiating treatment. This experience significantly enhanced their understanding of how to manage complex and urgent medical cases in an emergency setting.

The students were later introduced to the latest medical devices and their operating mechanisms in detail. These included the DC shock device for regulating heart rhythms, the ultrasound device for imaging internal organs, the ventilator for assisting breathing, the blood pressure monitor for measuring blood pressure, and the pulse oximeter for measuring blood oxygen levels. Furthermore, they received detailed practical training on locating veins and correctly inserting intravenous cannulas, as well as preparing and administering medications to patients.

Another crucial aspect of the training involved learning how to scientifically and accurately take a patient’s medical history, which is essential for making accurate diagnoses and developing appropriate treatment plans. This practical training enabled the students to apply their theoretical knowledge of medical devices and procedures in a real-world hospital environment.

On Saturday, 2 April 2026, the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a field campaign to remove harmful waste from the surroundings of the Sheikh Turab area. This activity was supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawood, Head of the Department of Business Administration, A group of active students from different academic stages in the department also participated.
At the beginning of the campaign, the organizers distributed necessary materials such as gloves, garbage bags, and protective equipment to the students. The students then began cleaning the tourist area with great enthusiasm. Although the area receives many visitors each year, it has been affected by environmental pollution caused by tourist waste. Within a short time, the students cleaned a wide area and removed plastic and other harmful waste.
At the end of the campaign, both teachers and students emphasized the importance of continuing such initiatives. They highlighted that these activities not only help protect the environment of Kurdistan but also strengthen teamwork and promote a sense of civic responsibility among the younger generation.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,May 1, 2026, The “Towards Excellence” (Baraw Balla Bun) event, organized by Rozh Institute and primarily sponsored by Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, was held with the attendance of over 2,000 students. During the event, Asst. Lect. Lehat Yousif, Director of Admissions and Registration at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, provided detailed information about the university to the attendees. Following this, the admissions and registration staff distributed gifts and brochures to the students participating in the event.