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

2025-08-31T09:44:19+03:00

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+03:00

National Workshop on Kurdish History and its Distortion

2025-08-31T09:36:16+03:00

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+03:00

Scientific Trip to Department of Foreign Relations

2025-08-31T09:14:30+03:00

On February 25, 2025, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department at Tishk International University organized a scientific visit to the Department of Foreign Relations (DFR) of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Iraq. The trip included second, third, and fourth-grade students and several faculty members. The team, led by the Head of Department, Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, was warmly received by the Adviser of the Department of Foreign Relations, Dr. Saman Sorani, and the Head of the Department, Mr. Safeen Dizayee. Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa introduced the IRD team to the DFR officials, explaining that the purpose of the visit was [...]

Scientific Trip to Department of Foreign Relations2025-08-31T09:14:30+03:00

IRD Department Organizes International Workshop on Lessons from South Africa for Kurdistan Region

2024-05-30T11:16:22+03:00

IRD Department Organizes International Workshop on Lessons from South Africa for Kurdistan Region On April 30th, 2024, the International Relations and Diplomacy Department, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, Tishk International University, organized an International Workshop on "Lessons from South Africa for the Kurdistan Region." The workshop began with a welcome address by the moderator, Asst. Prof. Dr. Basiru Musa who explained the main objective of the workshop and introduced the distinguished speakers: Dr. Siyabulela Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela from Nelson Mandela University, South Africa and currently, a visiting professor at University Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) and Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, [...]

IRD Department Organizes International Workshop on Lessons from South Africa for Kurdistan Region2024-05-30T11:16:22+03:00

Dr. Mohammad Salih Visits KRG Representative to United Kingdom

2024-05-30T11:11:30+03:00

Dr. Mohammad Salih Visits KRG Representative to United Kingdom On March 19th, 2024, the Head of International Relations and Diplomacy Department, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, Tishk International University (TIU) Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa, visited the Kurdistan Regional Government's Representative to the United Kingdom, Mr. Karwan Jamal Tahir, and discussed ways for collaboration, especially in boosting the academic, educational growth and development of the Kurdistan Region. Similarly, strategies for helping the Kurdish community or the diaspora Kurds in the United Kingdom through Mr. Karwan's influence and 'good offices' were also discussed. Keywords: Teachers, Higher Education, Education, Collaboration, Participation, Global Cooperation [...]

Dr. Mohammad Salih Visits KRG Representative to United Kingdom2024-05-30T11:11:30+03:00

Kurdistan Flag Day Celebration

2022-12-28T19:10:44+03:00

Kurdistan Flag Day Celebration The International Relations and Diplomacy Department, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics at Tishk International University actively participated in the celebration of the Kurdistan Flag Day on December 18th, 2022, where the Kurdish anthem and other cultural songs were sung, along the hoisting of the Kurdistan Flag in front of the Main Building. Dr. Abdulsamad S. Ahmad, President of Tishk International University and Dr. Mohammed Abdulghani, Dean of Students, delivered speeches centred on the celebration of Flag Day and the Kurds' rich, beautiful cultural heritage. Dr. Mohammad Salih Mustafa (Head of the IRD Department) was among the [...]

Kurdistan Flag Day Celebration2022-12-28T19:10:44+03:00

National Workshop on Kurdistan Flag Day: History, Flag and Resistance

2023-01-16T13:29:49+03:00

National Workshop on Kurdistan Flag Day: History, Flag and Resistance The International Relations and Diplomacy Department, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics at Tishk International University organised a National Workshop on Kurdish Flag Day, held on December 15th, 2022. The workshop commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Arman Mohamad Majed, the President of the National Construction and Development Foundation. The host, Mr. Firsat Shakur Omer, then called on the first distinguished speaker, Mr. Ghafur Makhmuri, to deliver his speech. Mr. Makhmuri explained in detail the history of Kurdistan, the efforts of the Kurds, the state of political parties and dynamics [...]

National Workshop on Kurdistan Flag Day: History, Flag and Resistance2023-01-16T13:29:49+03:00

The Future of the Kurds in the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities (International Workshop)

2022-05-30T22:51:33+03:00

International Workshop on The Future of the Kurds in the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities On 10th May 2022, the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Faculty of Administrative Sciences at Tishk International University, organised an International Workshop on “The Future of the Kurds in the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities". The workshop was attended by students, university staff and other local universities' academics and media. The workshop consisted of two sessions, followed by a Q & A session between the speakers and participants. In the first session, Prof. Dr Othman Ali from Sakarya University-Turkey discussed the last decision of the Iraqi Federal [...]

The Future of the Kurds in the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities (International Workshop)2022-05-30T22:51:33+03:00

73rd Anniversary of the Declaration of the Human Rights: Assessment of the Human Rights in the Kurdistan Region

2021-12-16T16:56:31+03:00

73rd Anniversary of the Declaration of the Human Rights: Assessment of the Human Rights in the Kurdistan Region On December 14th, 2021 the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy of the Faculty of Business and Administration at Tishk International University organized a symposium to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Assessment of the Human Rights in Kurdistan Region – Iraq. The purpose of the symposium was to celebrate the anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights and also assess the situation of human rights in the Kurdistan Region. Further to this, the event aimed to [...]

73rd Anniversary of the Declaration of the Human Rights: Assessment of the Human Rights in the Kurdistan Region2021-12-16T16:56:31+03:00
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