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University of Sulaimani Staff Participate in Erasmus Exchange Program At University of Almería- Spain
Dr. Dara Faeq Hamamin, Faculty member at Department of Geology, School of Science in University of Sulaimani has successfully participated in Erasmus Mundus MARHABA-academic staff exchange program at University of Almería, Spain from 22/09/2016 to 22/10/2016. During the academic staff exchange program, Dr. Dara was introduced to the university facilities and established communications with other professors at the departments of Biology and Geology in University of Almería (UAL). He also had a chance to meet some other professor who came outside the UAL and joined them for a geological field work explaining the geological and tectonic situations of the area, as well as clarifying the cropping plant technique they follow. During the last two weeks of the exchange program, Dr. Dara presented 5 seminars at higher education hall for the staff and post graduate students on the following topics: · New technique in assessing soil and groundwater pollution from hydrocarbon activities, Bazian Oil Refinery as an example. · Hydrogeological and Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment of Basara basin, Iraq. · Brief description about Kurdistan, Sulaimani University and Geology Department. · Hazard and Risk intensity mapping for karstic fissured and inter-granular aquifers, Sulaimani sub-basin as an example. · Hydrodynamic study of karstic and inter-granular aquifers using isotope geochemistry in Basara basin.  The audience actively participated in discussions with Dr. Dara after the completion of each seminar. Dr Dara thanks Erasmus Mundus MARHABA for the opportunity and believes that such kind of activities would benefit the departments in both the host and the home Universities, as well as himself. This visiting program reflects on Dr Dara's career and the direction of his work, physical and mental renewal, and exposure to a different culture. The program also opened doors for exploring the possibility of Joint research projects, joint research student supervision and joint publications.
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University of Sulaimani Signs MOU with Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)
 Following the visit of Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) delegation to University of Sulaimani, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between both universities to establish academic cooperation. Based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT) and University of Sulaimani (UoS), AUT and UoS enter into agreements to cooperate with each other. |  |
University of Sulaimani Co-Organizes 2016 Protecting the Past International Conference
 The 2016 Protecting the Past International Conference
was held between Sunday 30- Monday 31 October in Sulaimani (KRG, Iraq). It was organized
by University of Oxford Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East & North
Africa (EAMENA) Project in collaboration with the American University of Iraq,
Sulaimani (AUIS) and the Department of Archeology at University of Sulaimani.
This Conference brought together over 30 international and local experts to
explore the challenges facing Iraq’s heritage.
The conference was supported by a number of partners such as the EU Delegation to Iraq, the Barakat Trust and the Gerald Averay Wainwright Fund for Near Eastern Archaeology. The
Delegation represents the European Union in Iraq and, as a diplomatic mission,
works closely with the 13 Member State Embassies that are represented in
Baghdad as well as their Missions in Erbil, Kurdistan Region.  |
UNESCO Representative to Kurdistan Region Visits University of Sulaimani
 UNESCO Representative to Kurdistan
region Mr Sami and Cultural sector senior officer Miss May visited University
of Sulaimani on Monday and received by President of University of Sulaimani
Assist. Prof. Dr Ridha H. Hussein.
The UNESCO delegation held a meeting with Presidents of 8 Public universities in Sulaimani Province and discussed the study process at universities of the region. |
The Consul General of Czech Republic Visits University of Sulaimani
 The Consul General of Czech Republic to Kurdistan Region Ms. Eva DRDÁKOVÁ accompanied by two staff members of the Consulate, visited University of Sulaimani on Sunday 25 September 2016 and met with Acting President of University of Sulaimani. Ms. Eva DRDÁKOVÁ and accompanying delegates were received by Assist. Professor Dr. Ridha Hassan Hussein, Acting President of University of Sulaimani, Assist. Prof. Dr. Karzan Tofiq Mahmood, Dean of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, and Dr Karzan G. Khidhir, Director of International Academic Relations & Media. During the meeting Assist. Professor Dr. Ridha thanked Ms. Eva DRDÁKOVÁ for her visit and follow ups on the progress of MSc scholarships application. |
University of Sulaimani Opens "Mechanical, Chemical & Computer Engineering" Departments Jointly with Isfahan University of Technology
During an official ceremony, University of Sulaimani and Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) opened twin Mechanical, Chemical & Computer Engineering Departments at the University of Sulaimani Campus on Monday August 29th. An official delegation from Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) headed by the University President arrived at University of Sulaimani on Sunday August 28, 2016 to formally open the new engineering departments at the University of Sulaimani. Following a year long discussion and collaboration between both universities, twin Mechanical, Chemical & Computer Engineering Departments established at University of Sulaimani Campus. Similar to other departments of University of Sulaimani, the Mechanical, Chemical & Computer Engineering Departments will be accepting students for the upcoming academic year of 2016-2017. The Isfahan University of Technology
delegation visiting University of Sulaimani are Dr. Mahmood Modares Hashemi (IUT
President), Prof. N. Mahboobi Soofiani (Director for International &
Scientific Cooperation Office), Prof. Hossein Saidi (Head of Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering), Prof. Ahmad Moheb (Head of Department of
Chemical Engineering) & Dr. Mohammadreza Salimpour (Director of
Graduate Studies at the Mechanical Engineering Department & the Department representative (.  Isfahan University of Technology is one of the most prestigious engineering universities in Iran and the world, which is ranked for 2015: 3rd Nationally and 472 internationally. The Faculty of Engineering at University of Sulaimani also have Electrical Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Architecture Engineering and Civil Engineering Departments. Students can obtain application form for the Mechanical, Chemical & Computer Engineering Departments directly at the Registration Office of Faculty of Engineering at University of Sulaimani Campus. Directorate of International Academic Relations & Media |
Delegation from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Visited University of Sulaimani
 A delegation from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Visited University of Sulaimani and signed MOU to establish academic cooperation. Amirkabir University of Technology delegation headed by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Rahim Zamanian visited university of Sulaimani during 21-23 August 2016. The Amirkabir University of Technology delegates were received by University of Sulaimani President, Professor Dr. Salahalddin Saeed Ali, Dr. Asso rauf Majeed, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, and Dr. Karzan G. Khidhir, Director of International Academic Relations at the During the meeting both sides discussed establishing bilateral academic cooperation and signed a Memorandum of Understanding between both universities. After the meeting, the Amirkabir University of Technology delegates were taken for a tour of the university campus and research laboratories of Faculty of Engineering.
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Delegation from Association of Arab Universities Delegation Visited University of Sulaimani
 An official delegation from Association of Arab Universities headed by
the Secretary General of the
Association visited university of Sulaimani on Sunday July 31st
2016 to inspect the university facilities and approve its membership.
The Association of Arab Universities delegates were Professor Dr. Sultan Abu-Orabi Al-Adwan (Secretary General of Association of Arab Universities), Professor Dr. Muhammed Al-Hamdani (President of Anbar University and member of the Association), Professor Dr. Ahmed Anwer Dezaye (President of Salahaddin University and member of the Association). The delegates were received by Prof. Dr. Salahalddin Saeed Ali, President of University of Sulaimani, Assist. Prof. Dr. Ridha Hassan hussein, Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Dr Arass F. Zainal, Vice President for Students Affairs and Dr Karzan G. Khidhir, Director of International Academic Relations. President Prof. Dr. Salahalddin welcomed the delegates and presented University of Sulaimani to them. Secretary General of Association of Arab Universities Professor Dr. Sultan expressed delightedness to see the developed and well established University of Sulaimani. Both sides stressed on establishing academic cooperation with other members of the association and participation at the annual events hosted by the Association of Arab Universities. After the meeting, the Association of Arab Universities delegates were taken for a tour of the university campus including research laboratories of college of Sciences, congress and student sport facilities.
Directorate of International Academic Relations
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The Consul General of Czech Republic to Kurdistan Region Visits University of Sulaimani
 The Consul General of Czech Republic to Kurdistan Region Ms. Eva DRDÁKOVÁ accompanied by her assistant Mr Ghazi, visited University of Sulaimani on Wednesday August 10th, 2016 and met with University of Sulaimani President. Ms. Eva DRDÁKOVÁ and Mr Ghazi, were received by Professor Dr. Salahalddin Saeed Ali, President of University of Sulaimani, Assist. Prof. Dr. Karzan Tofiq Mahmood, Dean of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, and Dr Karzan G. Khidhir, Director of International Academic Relations & Media. During the meeting Professor Dr. Salahalddin Saeed congratulated Ms. Eva DRDÁKOVÁ on her new post as the Consul General of Czech Republic to Kurdistan Region in Erbil and wished her all the success; then both sides discussed the possible ways of cooperation between University of Sulaimani and the universities in Czech Republic.  Ms. Eva DRDÁKOVÁ offered two MSc scholarships to University of Sulaimani in the field of Agriculture as part of the generous offer from her government to Kurdistan region universities. At the end, University of Sulaimani President thanked the Czech Republic Consul General in Erbil for her visit and stressed on the willingness of University of Sulaimani to establish strong academic ties with the Universities in Czech Republic through the Consulate General in Erbil. |
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