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The Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with the Department of Law, Tishk International University, successfully organized a National Workshop on Disability Awareness and Inclusion in observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, held on 10 December 2025 at the Education Building, Hall 302. This interdisciplinary academic event reflected the university’s commitment to promoting inclusion, equity, and social responsibility within both the academic environment and the wider community. The workshop aimed to enhance awareness and understanding of disability from healthcare, social, and legal perspectives, emphasizing inclusive practices and rights-based approaches. The scientific sessions featured distinguished [...]

The Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tishk International University, successfully organized an International Workshop on Recent Advances in Stroke Rehabilitation on 29 October 2025. This academic event was conducted as part of the department’s commitment to advancing professional knowledge, clinical awareness, and evidence-based practice in neurological physiotherapy, particularly in stroke management and rehabilitation. The primary aim of the workshop was to enhance awareness about stroke, its global burden, preventive strategies, and the most recent advances in stroke rehabilitation. The scientific sessions highlighted contemporary concepts in stroke epidemiology, neuroplasticity, and integrative physiotherapy approaches for functional recovery, presented by distinguished international [...]

The Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tishk International University, in collaboration with the Physiotherapy Department at Tishk International University–Sulaymaniyah, successfully conducted a National Workshop on the Role of Physiotherapy in Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention on 20 October 2025. The workshop was held at Tishk International University, Sulaymaniyah, and represented a significant academic and community-focused initiative aimed at promoting health awareness among the aging population in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The primary objective of the workshop was to provide evidence-based knowledge on healthy aging, functional independence, and fall prevention strategies for older adults, emphasizing the essential role of [...]

On 16 October 2025, the Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tishk International University, organized a Student Excellence and Leadership Appreciation Ceremony to formally recognize academic achievement, commitment, and leadership among physiotherapy students. The event focused on honoring the top three students from the first-, second-, and third-grade physiotherapy programs, as well as acknowledging the dedication and active contribution of class representatives and the overall departmental representative. The primary aim of this ceremony was to foster a strong sense of appreciation, motivation, and institutional support for hardworking students. By recognizing excellence and leadership, the department sought to encourage students to [...]

The Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tishk International University, successfully organized a Welcoming Back Ceremony for second-, third-, and fourth-grade physiotherapy students on 16 October 2025. The event marked the official return of students to campus for the new academic year and reflected the department’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, student engagement, and professional development within the Kurdistan Region. The ceremony aimed to acknowledge students’ progression in their academic journey while providing renewed motivation, encouragement, and a positive mindset for the 2025–2026 academic year. It also served as an important platform to foster social interaction among students, strengthen a [...]