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.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Ahmed Jamal Hama Karim Ahmed Jamal Hama Karim 2 90
2 Azwar Mehdi Qasim Agha Azwar Mehdi Qasim Agha 2 90
3 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 90

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.