The Department of Media Students Organized an Awareness Seminar on the Influence of Social Media and its Negative Consequences.

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December 10, 2025
Educational, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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On Sunday, February 10, 2025, under the supervision of Lecturer Dlan Ismail from Cihan University-Erbil, second-year Media Department students Qaraman Jawahar, Sarkar Hussein, Rizgar Salih, Omar Ghaleb, Ziyar Ismail, Zhilia Hatam, and Layar Azad visited Sheikh Mahmoud Al-Nimer School in Erbil. They were welcomed by the school’s principal, Teacher Zheer Mala Mohammed, along with his assistant Shwan Salim Ismail, educational supervisor Hersch Shaker Hamdamin, and teachers Barzan and Iman Abdulqader.

During the meeting, Lecturer Dlan Ismail outlined the purpose of the visit, which focused on promoting social awareness and education within learning centers. In his welcoming speech, Teacher Zheer Mala Mohammed emphasized the school’s commitment to advancing educational standards and its efforts to improve students’ academic performance.

The seminar, attended by a group of school students, was presented by the second-year Media students and addressed the influence of social media. The presentation covered both the positive and negative aspects of these platforms, examining their impact on individual behavior, especially among students. The students highlighted how social media could be used effectively for educational purposes and communication, while also cautioning against the risks of electronic addiction, fake news, and digital bullying.

The seminar included real-life examples to demonstrate how social media affects academic achievement and social relationships. Practical advice on time management and mindful engagement with digital content was also shared. The school students actively participated by asking questions and engaging in the discussion, fostering a constructive dialogue that enhanced their media awareness.

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#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Dlan Ismael Mawlood	2	80
2		Cihan University – Erbil	2	80

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Media Department Student Discusses Artificial Intelligence on Speda Satellite TV Program

On Monday, December 28, 2025, Rizgar Salih, a third-stage student in the Media Department at Cihan University-Erbil, discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by university students during a television program on Speda Satellite Channel.

The program, Amroy Speda, dedicated one of its segments to ‘The Use of Artificial Intelligence by University Students’. For this segment, the channel invited Rizgar Salih to share his insights. At the beginning of his talk, he stated: Artificial Intelligence is not entirely new, but it has now become widespread, especially among students, as it is a highly supportive tool that can provide significant benefits in education.

He added, Artificial Intelligence complements human work and advances society, but we must not forget that it cannot completely replace human jobs and professions.

Later, Rizgar Salih noted: University students should make the most of AI’s features, but they must not let it replace their own critical thinking. At university, we have various tasks and responsibilities; it is normal to use AI as an assistant to gather information or manage time. However, we must not rely entirely on it to complete all our tasks, as this could ultimately harm our academic and scientific development.

Regarding lecturers’ perspectives on students’ use of Artificial Intelligence he pointed out that many allow it, provided it is used correctly and within certain limits, so that students benefit rather than suffer harm. He also mentioned that many lecturers guide students on how to use AI effectively and responsibly.

In his concluding remarks, Rizgar emphasized that students must stay updated and aware of contemporary technological changes. Since the current era is known as the age of Artificial Intelligence, he stressed that it is essential not to remain ignorant of these advancements.

Community Engagement and Collaboration

The Department of Media at Cihan University–Erbil Organizes a Flag Day Field Activity

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on the occasion of Flag Day, the Department of Media at Cihan University–Erbil organized a field activity at Milli Market in the Newroz neighbourhood, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Ahmed Jamal Hama Karim.

The activity was participated by students from both the first and second stages of the Department of Media. During the activity, the students distributed Kurdistan flags and informational brochures to citizens at Milli Market in the Newroz neighbourhood of Erbil city. The brochure content included information about the Kurdistan flag and its components, as well as the history of raising the Kurdistan flag for the first time by Peshawa Qazi Muhammad. In addition, the brochure referred to the 2009 decision of the Kurdistan Parliament, which designated December 17 of each year as Flag Day.

The purpose of the activity was to commemorate Flag Day, raise public awareness about the history and symbolism of the Kurdistan flag, and foster loyalty and national identity among citizens. These aims reflect one of the main objectives of the Department of Media in organizing this meaningful activity.

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The Media Department Organizes an Intensive Training Workshop at Cihan University -Erbil

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Media Department at Cihan University–Erbil launched an intensive two-day training workshop on the university campus for students from various academic levels. The sessions focused on helping students envision their professional future and discussing modern methods and mechanisms that enable them to enter the rapidly developing and highly competitive media job market with confidence and competence.

The Media Department also welcomed Mr. Manaf Mubarak, Director of Projects at the German DW Network, in an academic visit aimed at enhancing students’ professional capabilities and connecting theoretical knowledge with international field experience.

During the sessions, Mr. Mubarak devoted a substantial portion of the sessions to technical and practical training. He provided students with a detailed explanation of the DPA application, demonstrating how to use it effectively as a tool for journalistic work and news coverage. This reflects the university’s commitment to equipping its students with the latest digital tools used in major international media institutions, ensuring the development of a media generation that is both knowledgeable and technically proficient.

At the end of the sessions, the Media Department expressed its gratitude to Mr. Mubarak for his time and dedication to the students. The department remains committed to opening doors to international media centers and providing more opportunities for students to enrich their journalistic experience.