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National Workshop on Strengthening Governance in the Kurdistan Region

2025-12-24T10:57:59+00:00

National Workshop on Strengthening Governance in the Kurdistan Region Held Successfully The International Relations and Diplomacy Department, in cooperation with STOP Organization, organized a national workshop entitled “Strengthening Governance in the Kurdistan Region: Power, Institutions, and Political Transition” on Monday, 22 December 2026, at the Pharmacy Building Hall, starting at 10:00 a.m. The workshop brought together 33 participants, including academic staff and students, and aimed to discuss the challenges of governance, political transition, and institutional performance in the Kurdistan Region. The workshop featured two distinguished speakers: Mr. Sangar Rasul, a researcher in International Relations and Political Economy, delivered a presentation titled “Delayed Government Formation and Its Impact on the Functioning of [...]

National Workshop on Strengthening Governance in the Kurdistan Region2025-12-24T10:57:59+00:00

Head of International Relations and Diplomacy Participates in Academic Exchange Program with the University of Szczecin, Poland

2025-12-17T13:10:25+00:00

Head of International Relations and Diplomacy Participates in Academic Exchange Program with the University of Szczecin, Poland Dr. Dana Sajadi, Head of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, participated in an academic exchange program at the University of Szczecin, Poland, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international academic cooperation. During the visit, Dr. Dana delivered a series of lectures to students and faculty members of the Institute of Political Science and Security Studies. The lectures focused on Middle East geopolitics, with particular emphasis on regional power dynamics and the Kurdish issue within contemporary regional and international contexts. In addition [...]

Head of International Relations and Diplomacy Participates in Academic Exchange Program with the University of Szczecin, Poland2025-12-17T13:10:25+00:00

Tishk International University Successfully Hosts the 7th International Conference on Accounting, Business, Economics and Politics (ICABEP 2025)

2025-11-25T12:29:27+00:00

Tishk International University Successfully Hosts the 7th International Conference on Accounting, Business, Economics and Politics (ICABEP 2025) Erbil, Kurdistan Region, October 29-30, 2025 The Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics of Tishk International University successfully hosted the 7th International Conference on Accounting, Business, Economics and Politics (ICABEP 2025) at the Pharmacy Building, Hall 400, bringing together a distinguished group of scholars, researchers, and professionals to discuss emerging trends and challenges across the fields of accounting, business, economics, and politics. This year’s conference attracted more than 60 participants, including 21 international participants from over 13 countries, as well as academics and [...]

Tishk International University Successfully Hosts the 7th International Conference on Accounting, Business, Economics and Politics (ICABEP 2025)2025-11-25T12:29:27+00:00

International Workshop Conducting Systematic Literature Reviews and Bibliometric Analysis with VOSviewer

2025-11-20T06:35:05+00:00

TIU IRD: Fostering Research Excellence On October 30, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University successfully organized an international workshop titled “Conducting Systematic Literature Reviews and Bibliometric Analysis with VOSviewer.” The workshop aimed to equip students and researchers with advanced research skills, particularly in performing structured literature reviews and visualizing scholarly data through bibliometric tools. Insights and Skills for Academic Research The workshop was delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Todor Yalamovit from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria, a distinguished expert in academic research methodologies and bibliometric analysis. Dr. Yalamovit led two comprehensive sessions focusing on [...]

International Workshop Conducting Systematic Literature Reviews and Bibliometric Analysis with VOSviewer2025-11-20T06:35:05+00:00

Tishk International University Plays Key Role in Historic Iraq Political Science Day 2025

2025-08-31T09:44:19+00:00

Erbil, May 29, 2025 - The inaugural Iraq Political Science Day, hosted by the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), successfully brought together scholars from eight leading Iraqi universities for a comprehensive day of academic exchange. The event featured 21 research presentations across five panel sessions and concluded with a high-level discussion panel. Key Highlights Scientific Committee Members: The conference was organized by ten distinguished academics, including Dr. Mohammad Salih, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University. The full committee included: Dr. Martin Beck (Professor, UKH) Dr. Elizabeth Bishop (Dean, AUIB) Dr. Hisham Ezz El-Din (Assistant [...]

Tishk International University Plays Key Role in Historic Iraq Political Science Day 20252025-08-31T09:44:19+00:00

International Workshop on Scientific Study of Religion

2025-08-31T09:42:16+00:00

On May 25, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University successfully organized an international workshop titled “Problems in the Scientific Study of Religion.” The event brought together students, academics, and researchers to critically examine key challenges and perspectives in the academic study of religion. The workshop featured two engaging sessions led by the distinguished guest speaker, Asst. Prof. Dr. Edith Szanto from the University of Alabama, USA. Dr. Szanto is a renowned scholar in religious studies, and her presentations focused on the complexities involved in approaching religion as a scientific field, touching on methodological dilemmas, ethical [...]

International Workshop on Scientific Study of Religion2025-08-31T09:42:16+00:00

Community Service Panel Discussion on Tolerance and Coexistence

2025-08-31T09:40:21+00:00

On May 22, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University, in collaboration with the National Construction and Development Foundation, successfully organized a community service panel discussion titled “Tolerance and Coexistence: Fighting Racism.” The event brought together key political figures, community leaders, media practitioners, staff, and students to address the pressing issues of racism, diversity, and peaceful coexistence in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. The session was moderated by Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department, who welcomed the participants and introduced the prominent panelists. In his opening remarks, Dr. Mustafa highlighted [...]

Community Service Panel Discussion on Tolerance and Coexistence2025-08-31T09:40:21+00:00

National Workshop on State Repression and Human Rights Violations

2025-08-31T09:38:33+00:00

On May 18, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University hosted a national workshop on “State Repression and Human Rights: The Kurdish Case in Iraq, Turkey and Iran.” The event brought together academics, students, and human rights advocates for critical discussions on the historical and ongoing challenges faced by the Kurdish people. The workshop was moderated by Mr. Bayad Sarwar Abdullah, who opened the event with a welcoming address and introduced the panel of distinguished speakers: Ms. Aysha Mahmood Fadhil, Ms. Farahjan Masroor Bahadeen, and Ms. Seyedehnarin Seyedmohammadsabah Barzanji. The workshop featured two in-depth sessions. In-Depth [...]

National Workshop on State Repression and Human Rights Violations2025-08-31T09:38:33+00:00

National Workshop on Kurdish History and its Distortion

2025-08-31T09:36:16+00:00

On May 14, 2025, the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy at Tishk International University successfully hosted a national workshop titled “Beyond Distortion and Erasure: Understanding the History and Origins of the Kurds.” The event brought together academics, students, scholars, policymakers, and media practitioners for a critical examination of Kurdish history, its misrepresentation, and its significance in contemporary discourse. The workshop began with opening remarks by Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, Head of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department, who welcomed participants and introduced the President of Tishk International University, Prof. Dr. Sultan Abu Orabi. In his welcome address, Prof. Dr. [...]

National Workshop on Kurdish History and its Distortion2025-08-31T09:36:16+00:00

Student Exchange Program Opportunities for Fall Semester

2025-08-31T09:34:24+00:00

Tishk International University is pleased to announce an exciting student exchange program for the upcoming Fall Semester, in collaboration with two prestigious international universities: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Vistula University in Poland. This program offers an invaluable opportunity for eligible students to gain international experience, broaden their academic perspectives, and immerse themselves in a new culture. Application Requirements and Deadline Interested students must meet the following criteria to be considered for the program: GPA: Your cumulative GPA must be 2.5 or higher. Grade Level: The program is open to students who are currently in their 1st or 2nd year [...]

Student Exchange Program Opportunities for Fall Semester2025-08-31T09:34:24+00:00
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