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  On the morning of Thursday, February 20, 2025, Tishk International University's IT Department warmly welcomed students from FAM Non-Governmental High School. As part of their visit, the students were guided through the university's medical laboratories, where experienced lecturers and assistants provided insightful explanations on crucial topics related to medicine and nursing. The visit contributed to Quality Education (SDG 4) by offering students valuable exposure to higher education and career opportunities in the healthcare sector. Additionally, discussions on medical advancements aligned with Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), emphasizing the importance of healthcare education in building a healthier society. In [...]

At Tishk International University, the IT Department organized a Quality Education (SDG 4) initiative by conducting a Python revision session for exempt students, fostering inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. The session, held on February 18, 2025, at 3:30 PM in LAB-208 of the Main Building, lasted for two hours and was led by Mr. Mohammed Kamal. He ensured effective learning through a simple and engaging teaching approach, promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. To support innovation and skill development, students were assigned multiple programming tasks, enhancing their technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities. This revision session contributed to capacity-building by boosting [...]

IT Department students at Tishk International University (TIU) actively participated in the CAPAi Innovation Challenge Bootcamp Seminar, organized by TIU’s International Relations Office (IRO) in collaboration with The American University of Kurdistan, Duhok. The seminar, held on February 12, 2025, at the Education Building - 302 Hall, provided an excellent platform for students to explore innovation, AI, and entrepreneurship. Their enthusiasm was evident as they engaged in discussions and explored opportunities in the nomination process for the main event, set to take place in July 2025 at The American University of Kurdistan, Duhok. During the session, students had the chance to interact with industry experts and presenters, gaining [...]

We are excited to share the results of the recent elections for the 1st Grade IT Department Group Leaders! Our students actively participated in selecting their representatives for the academic year. This election was organized and supervised by the Head of the IT Department and the Department Coordinator with the help and support of Ms. Soma and Dr. Bestoon our 1st grade instructors. Group A Election Results: Candidate Name Votes Percentage (%) Aland Louqman Abd Rasoul Withdrawn 0.0 Ali Barzan Ali (Elected) 21 48.8 Mina Ahmed Abdulla Haidar 6 13.9 Zain Alabdeen Amar Maan 15 34.8 Invalid Ballots 1 2.5 Group [...]

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of two more sessions in our AI training series for scientific research at Tishk International University, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and sustainable development. Highlights of the Sessions   Second Session - Generative AI and Google Teachable Machine Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 The session focused on the Google Teachable Machine and its applications across various research fields. Thirty-five TIU staff members from different faculties participated in this interactive session. Third Session - Generative AI Writing Tools - Aithor.com Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Time: 3:30 PM Venues: Room 207 (Theory) & Lab 206 (Practical) The session covered Aithor.com and its [...]

Mr. Holan recently appeared on a Kurdistan TV channel to talk about his amazing project, titled “Integrating Computer Vision and Language Model for Interactive AI – Robot.” His project was ranked first out of 50 innovative entries. With the support of his supervisor, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Ashir from Tishk International University (TIU), Mr. Holan created an AI robot that can recognize objects, move on its own, and interact with people. This robot is designed to help in places like schools and universities. Tishk International University is very proud of Mr. Holan’s achievement. It shows his hard work and talent, as [...]

Hemin Ibrahim, a teaching staff member at Tishk International University, played as a trainer during the first training course on disinformation generated by artificial intelligence, held in Erbil. Over two days, Hemin Ibrahim introduced participants to fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence (AI), its role in media, and how AI can be utilized to detect fake news. He also provided hands-on guidance on developing AI models specifically tailored to identify Kurdish fake news. The training was organized by the Peace and Freedom Organization as part of the U.S. Consulate General-Erbil-supported project, "Counteracting Disinformation Generated by Artificial Intelligence." The three-day course, which ran [...]

On Tuesday, December 3rd 2024, the IT Department hosted a welcoming ceremony for new IT students at Tishk International University. The event saw a strong turnout, with over 80 students attending, eager to begin their academic journey. The ceremony was presented by the Head of the IT Department, Mr. Savriddin Khalilov, who, along with the Dean and Vice Dean of the Applied Science Faculty, provided students with important information regarding university life, the IT curriculum, and available resources. The Dean’s representative also attended to offer insight at the faculty level. The event served as a great introduction to the opportunities and [...]