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  In line with our mission to bridge technology with societal development, the IT Department at Tishk International University has launched a scientific initiative that empowers public sector employees with artificial intelligence skills — helping both the community and laying the foundation for sustainable university-driven consultancy services. 📍 First Deployment: Mosul On November 28, 2024, over 20 government employees from Mosul participated in a transformative AI training course, delivered by Dr. Taha Basheer and Mr. Mohammad Salim, in partnership with the Al-Tadhmun Organization for Development and Economic Growth. This hands-on training provided practical applications of AI to enhance public service delivery, automate administrative tasks, and improve workplace productivity — all [...]

Location: Fastlink Company, Iraq, Kurdistan – Erbil, Ainkawa, Fastlink Company Participants: 15 IT students (3rd grade) Supervised by: Mr. Mohammad Salim & Ms. Aya Sarkawt Visit Duration: 10 AM – 12:00 PM On March 4, 2025, 15 third-year students from the IT Department had the opportunity to visit Fastlink Company as part of a professional development initiative organized by the department. The goal of the visit was to provide students with a real-world glimpse into the workplace and to inspire them as they consider their future career paths. During the visit, students were introduced to various roles within the company [...]

  Location: University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, 30 Metre Avenue, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Participants: 25 IT students (2nd grade) Supervised by: Dr. Taha Basheer Visit Duration: 10 AM – 12:00 PM   On May 18, 2025, a group of 25 second-year students from the IT Department at TIU participated in a scientific field visit to the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), where a workshop was held to explore the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The event brought together academics, industry professionals, and students to engage in meaningful discussions about how AI is transforming [...]

We are proud to announce that a student team from the IT Department at Tishk International University has won 3rd Place in the Computer & Software Projects category at the Innovation Expo for Engineering Projects, hosted by Knowledge University on April 20–21, 2025. 🛠️ Project Title: Kalo – Kurdish Fitness Application 👨‍💻 Team Members: Abdulbari Hawkar, Hedi Abdulrazaq, Zakarya Dara 🎓 Supervisor: Mr. Mohammed Salim Kalo is a mobile fitness application developed using Flutter, Dart, Firebase, and APIs. It supports Sorani and Kurmanji Kurdish and features a database of local Kurdish cuisine. The app enables users to track food intake, manage calories, and make culturally relevant health decisions, filling a critical gap in mainstream food tracking [...]

  We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of COPIT-2025 – the 4th Conference of Projects on Information Technologies, organized by the Information Technology Department, Faculty of Applied Science at Tishk International University. 📍 Date: May 28, 2025 📍 Venue: Room 302, Education Building – TIU 🎯 Theme: “Code the Change for a Smarter World” The conference featured 24 innovative graduation projects developed by senior IT students from Tishk International University, Koya University, and Erbil Polytechnic University. The projects addressed contemporary challenges in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, IoT, software engineering, and related fields. 🌍 In support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), COPIT-2025 emphasized: SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and [...]