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On December 7th 2024, The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), in partnership with RT Bank, unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering students with the tools and financial resources they need to succeed in both their academic and professional lives. This pioneering programme, which marks the first of its kind in Iraq and the Kurdistan […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) had the opportunity to participate in the COP29 activities between 16 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. UKH representation in the global summit included each of Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood, UKH Vice President (Administration) and the Director of UKH’s Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) and Ranjdar Kamaran, Student […]

Dr. Avin Maroof, lecturer at UKH School of Medicine has recently traveled to Washington DC to participate in the prestigious ACR Convergence 2024. Dr. Maroof is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) and has significant contributions to the field of rheumatology at the convergence, attracts the world’s foremost experts in rheumatology to […]

On November 8-9 and 29-30, 2024, UKH School of Medicine hosted two sessions of CBRNE Medical First Responder Volunteer Surge Capacity Force Training Workshops. The workshops were sponsored by Health Secutiry Partners (HSP) and attended by a cohort of 34 newly graduated doctors, nurses, and other medical first responders from Duhok and Sulaymaniyah. The training […]

On Monday 2nd December 2024, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), The French Embassy in Iraq, The French Consulate General in Erbil and The French Institute in Erbil officially inaugurated the French Corner in UKH Library. The ceremony was marked by the presence of many diplomats, dignitaries, students and faculty members. The ceremony kicked off […]

The National Assessment Team (NAT), comprising members from various medical schools across Iraq, visited UKH School of Medicine (SoM) from November 24 to 26, 2024 to evaluate the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) submitted by the school in July 2024. During the visit, the team held detailed discussions with area heads, reviewed the SAR, and toured multiple […]

On Sunday 24 November 2024, US Consul General in Erbil Steven Bitner visited the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH). He was warmly welcomed by UKH President Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp and Vice President for Administration Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood. Since his appointment in Erbil, this is the first visit of Mr. Bitner to UKH Campus. […]

The sixth issue of Volume 2 of the UKH Alumni Newsletter is now available. This issue covers different success stories from UKH ambassadors who are leading across various fields and industries, in the Kurdistan Region and beyond. Whether a TV host or a leader in an educational institue, UKH alumni are rightfully deserve acknowledgemnt for […]

On Monday 11th November 2024, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stirling Schools, which was signed by Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp, UKH President and Dr. Haval Sami, Representative of Stirling Schools in Erbil. This MOU is part of UKH’s community outreach, aiming at making UKH a hub for […]

We are delighted to announce that the School of Medicine (SOM) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr is organising an exceptional medical conference on 19th, 20th and 21st February 2025: the Third Medical Kurdistan International Conference and Exhibition in Erbil. After the success of the previous two conferences, this version of the Medical Kurdistan Conference […]