TIU and HMU Sign MoU to Enhance Academic Collaboration
Faculty of Applied Sciences (TIU) and College of Medicine (HMU) Sign MoU to Foster Academic Collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Tishk International University (TIU) and the College of Medicine at Hawler Medical University (HMU). The ceremony, held at the College of Medicine, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing academic cooperation and fostering interdisciplinary research in various fields.
The signing ceremony was attended by distinguished members from both institutions. From Tishk International University, the event was graced by the Dean of the Applied Science Faculty Prof. Dr. Faiq Hussain, Vice Dean Dr. Tola FARAJ, Department Heads, Coordinators, and a representative from the Dean of Students’ Office. Representing Hawler Medical University were Dean Prof. Dr. Dashty Al-Bustany, Vice Dean Asst. Prof. Dr. Nashwan Karkhi, Director of Academic Relations Dr. Omar Nakshbandi, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Amin Bakir, Head of the Department of Microbiology and Physiology.
The MoU focuses on enhancing collaboration between the two universities in key academic areas, including joint research projects, scientific activities, and educational workshops. The partnership will also provide opportunities for joint training courses and conferences, aimed at furthering knowledge exchange and strengthening the academic ties between the two institutions.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Faiq Hussain, Dean of the Applied Science Faculty at TIU, emphasized the importance of such collaborations for promoting academic excellence and advancing research in emerging fields. He highlighted the potential for both universities to contribute to the development of higher education in the Kurdistan region and beyond.
Prof. Dr. Dashty Al-Bustany, Dean of the College of Medicine at HMU, expressed optimism about the future of the partnership, noting that both institutions share a common commitment to academic innovation and scientific advancement.
The MoU lays the foundation for a series of collaborative initiatives that will benefit students, faculty, and researchers at both universities. The agreement underscores the growing importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in addressing contemporary challenges in education, science, and healthcare.
This collaboration represents a significant step forward in strengthening ties between Tishk International University and Hawler Medical University, fostering a spirit of academic cooperation that is expected to have a lasting impact on the educational landscape of the Kurdistan Region.
Keywords: Collaboration, Innovation, Medical Education, Education, Higher Education, Partnerships
