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The Medical Analysis Department at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tishk International University, proudly participated in the Hope Marathon held on 26th of April 2025. The event, which brought together hundreds of participants from across the region, aimed to promote health awareness and community engagement through charity work.  Several enthusiastic students from the department actively took part in the marathon. In addition to running alongside the crowd, the students, under the supervision of their instructors, set up medical checkpoints along the route where they conducted a range of basic health screenings for the runners. These included blood pressure measurements, blood glucose [...]

The Medical Analysis Department at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tishk International University, successfully hosted the second session of the training course titled “Medical Waste Management” under the overarching theme “Health and Safety Fundamentals: Best Practices for Risk Management.” The session was held on 21st of April 2025, and featured an informative presentation by Dr. Jamil Baban, a respected academic staff member of the Medical Analysis Department. Dr. Jamil focused on the different types of waste generated in laboratory settings, with a particular emphasis on the management of biological hazardous wastes. Throughout his talk, Dr. Jamil highlighted the risks associated [...]

The Medical Analysis Department at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tishk International University, has launched a new training course titled “Medical Waste Management” under the theme “Health and Safety Fundamentals: Best Practices for Risk Management.” The course opened with an engaging first session led by Dr. Jibril Habib, the General Laboratory Supervisor at the Medical Analysis Department. The session was held on 14th of April 2025. During the session, Dr. Jibril emphasized the critical importance of adhering to safety standards to minimize health risks and environmental impact. He also focused on general laboratory safety protocols and the proper methods for managing and disposing [...]

The Ranking Office at Tishk International University organized a special ceremony to present Certificates of Appreciation to the staff of the Rectorate, President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Vice Deans, including the Dean of Faculty of Applied Science, Prof. Faiq Hussain, the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science, Dr. Tola Faraj and other Heads of Departments. The event recognized their efforts and contributions to the university’s remarkable achievement in the QS Arab Ranking 2025, Times Higher Education Arab Ranking 2024, and Webometrics 2025. Dr. Idris Hadi, Head of the Board of Trustees, and Dr. Sultan Abu Orabi, President of the [...]

On  February 18th , 2025, the Medical Analysis Department at Tishik International University (TIU) held a highly successful food fundraising event, raising funds for two vital community projects: the Orphanage Food Fundraising initiative and the Nana Kelly Cancer Children Community Project. Students from the department showed their enthusiasm, preparing and selling a delicious array of traditional foods. The event drew a large crowd of students, staff, and members of the local community, all eager to support their . We are incredibly proud of our students' dedication and hard work in organizing this event. The funds raised will directly benefit the two [...]

On February 12th, 2025, the Medical Analysis Department, in collaboration with the Dean of Students, organised an appreciation ceremony for the hard-working students and the representatives of all stages. The event celebrated the academic achievements of the top 10 outstanding students from each year of the Medical Analysis program, recognising their hard work and dedication, as well as the representatives that have been serving as a great connection between the department and the students. The Medical Analysis Department is incredibly proud of all the honourees and their contributions to the department's success. This event served as a testament to the [...]

International Workshop on Innovative Approaches in Natural Products Chemistry Research for Advanced Therapies On February 11th, 2025, the Medical Analysis Department at Tishk International University (TIU) organized an International Workshop titled “Innovative Approaches in Natural Products Chemistry Research for Advanced Therapies”. The event brought together distinguished academics and researchers to discuss recent advancements in natural products chemistry and their applications in therapeutic development. The workshop began with a welcome address delivered by Prof. Dr. Sultan T. Abu-Orabi, the President of TIU, followed by Assist. Prof. Dr. Idris Hadi, the Head of the Board of Trustees. Both speakers emphasized the university’s commitment [...]

Welcoming Amideast/Iraq Colleagues to TIU: Strengthening Educational Partnerships Today, I had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Amideast colleagues, including the Country Director, Senior Program Manager, and Program Officer, to the University of Tishk International University. The visit was made even more significant by the presence of TIU’s President, Vice President, and the Dean of the Applied Science Faculty. This gathering served as an opportunity to express sincere appreciation for the unwavering support Amideast has provided during my participation in the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program at the University of Central Oklahoma, as well as throughout the Fulbright ACAG grant. Their continuous partnership [...]

Tishk International University celebrated a momentous occasion with a formal ceremony held in recognition of the Medical Analysis Department's recent achievement of receiving a prestigious 5-Year ASIIN Accreditation. This significant certificate, awarded by the esteemed Accreditation Agency for Degree Programs in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics from Germany, marks a pivotal milestone for the university’s Applied Science Faculty. The ceremony, attended by numerous distinguished guests, provided an opportunity to honor the hard work and dedication that culminated in this important recognition. Among the honored attendees were Prof. Sultan Abu Urabi, President of Tishk International University, and Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir, Vice [...]

Tishk International University (TIU) is proud to announce that the President of the university has formally presented an Appreciation Letter to Dr. Tola FARAJ, Vice Dean of the Applied Science Faculty, in recognition of his exceptional achievements and dedication to serving the community in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Dr. Faraj, a Fulbright ACAG grant recipient and Program Leader, was honored for his unwavering commitment to advancing education and public health initiatives through impactful projects. His leadership in orchestrating the successful Fulbright ACAG program demonstrated a remarkable ability to unite academics, research assistants, and students from the Medical Analysis Department in collaborative [...]