The Department of Business Administration Conducted a Public Awareness Campaign

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Department of Business Administration at Cihan University-Erbil conducted a public awareness campaign to reduce food waste. Under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Hevi Mohammed Qadir, the department visited Qaysari Bazaar in Erbil.

The aim of the campaign was to raise awareness within the community about the importance of conserving food and preventing food waste. For this purpose, the academic staff and students of the department prepared and distributed brochures titled, Don’t Waste Food.      During the campaign, students emphasized the importance of preserving food and avoiding waste in households and restaurants. They highlighted that food is a vital resource for life and that its conservation has a direct impact on both health and the economy. Additionally, they explained how food waste negatively affects the environment.

The campaign successfully raised community awareness about the importance of food conservation.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Hevi Mohammed Qader Hevi Mohammed Qader 3 90
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 3 90
3 Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod 22 90

On, June 27, 2026, in an academic ceremony attended by the Head of the Department and all faculty members, the “Scientific Zakat” training course titled “Foundation of Microbiology” was successfully concluded. The course was organized and delivered by the faculty members, Asst. Lect. Hozan Qasim and Asst. Lect. Sherwan Hussein.

During the ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to the attendees. Furthermore, the department’s presidency commended the instructors and wished the participants continued success in their educational journey and the development of their practical and hands-on skills.

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.

In line with the continuous directives of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad) to emphasize awareness and development programs for all segments of society, and as part of the ongoing activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a special seminar titled “First Aid” was presented on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The seminar was conducted by Mr. Bassam Shawkat and Mr. Karzan Ismail, lab instructors in the medical laboratories at the university, for the participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course. The session covered in detail the core principles of first aid, urgent procedures for saving patient lives, and effective protocols for managing emergency situations to protect community health.