Professional Development for Newly Promoted Academic Staff

On January 27, 2026, Tishk International University held a national workshop entitled “Research Insights: From Idea to Research Publication” at 10:00 a.m. in Venue No. 400, New Dentistry Building.

The workshop was organized by the Business and Management Department, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics (FASE) , in collaboration with the Research Center at Tishk International University. The event was designed to enhance research awareness and publication practices among newly promoted academic staff, supporting their academic and professional development.

Workshop Structure and Keynote Speakers

The workshop featured three focused thematic sessions, delivered by four distinguished keynote speakers, each addressing essential stages of the research and publication process.

Session Title Speaker(s) Affiliation Focus
Session 1 Components of Manuscript Writing & Research Types Dr. Venera Ulker & Dr. Sami H. Barzani ELT Department, Faculty of Education, TIU Key elements of academic writing and research methodology
Session 2 Types of Publications, Journals & Indexing Bodies Prof. Dr. Azeez A. Barzinjy Soran University Academic publishing channels and recognized indexing platforms
Session 3 Incentives, Rules & Regulations: Best Practices at Target Audience Dr. Fatih Cura Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, TIU Institutional research policies and best practices related to academic performance and promotion

Workshop Objectives and Impact

The workshop provided a professional academic platform for:

  • Discussion of research methodologies and writing standards

  • Knowledge exchange on publication strategies and indexing

  • Understanding institutional policies for research performance

Institutional Commitment

This event reflects Tishk International University’s continued commitment to:

  • Strengthening research culture among faculty

  • Promoting scholarly excellence in academic publishing

  • Supporting professional development for academic staff at all career stages

Keywords: Research Publication, Academic Writing, Manuscript Writing, Journal Indexing, Research Methodology, National Workshop, TIU Research Center, Business and Management Department, FASE, Dr. Fatih Cura, Dr. Venera Ulker, Dr. Sami Barzani, Prof. Azeez Barzinjy, Academic Development