The Department of Business Administration Organized a Training Course for Students

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Department of Business Administration at Cihan University–Erbil held a three-day training course for its students titled ‘Creating a University Environment that Supports Mental Health.” The course took place in the university’s academic hall and aimed to enhance students’ scientific and academic development.

The course was supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawood, Head of the Department of Business Administration.

At the beginning of the course, Assistant Professor Dr. Ebtisam Muhammad Saeed from the Department of Psychology at the Nineveh Education Administration presented several key topics. She emphasized the importance of mental health and explained its impact on students’ ability to study effectively, work productively, and maintain balance in their lives. She also discussed methods of providing mental support, such as active listening, guidance, and mindfulness programs, which help students cope with psychological pressure and strengthen their social relationships.

During the course, Assistant Professor Dr. Mahmoud Muhammad Amin Al-Bashkali, a lecturer in the Department of Business Administration at Cihan University–Erbil, addressed the effects of mental pressure on students’ decision-making and future leadership roles. He explained how stress negatively influences academic performance, concentration, and logical thinking, which in turn affects the quality of decision-making. He also discussed strategies for managing mental pressure and highlighted the role of support and guidance in preparing students to face future challenges.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 85
2 Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod 2 85

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.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ،On February 25, 2026, Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatani, Director of the Psychological and Social Counseling Center at Cihan University – Sulaimaniya, delivered an educational seminar for the students of (Layla Zana Basic School for Girls). The seminar focused on effective study methods, exam preparation, and techniques for overcoming exam-related fear and anxiety.