Erbil Polytechnic University achieved another great success from citation and google scholar profile above the Kurdistan Universities. This effective achievement was gained by the university researchers and academic staff efforts and attempts. Within twenty-five universities of the Kurdistan Region, the Erbil Polytechnic University reached grade six and above the polytechnic universities scored first grade.
For this reason, Erbil Polytechnic University Rector Asst. Prof. Dr. Kawa Abdulkareem Sherwani congratulated our university lecturers, employees, and students for this valuable score.
A delegation of the Erbil Polytechnic University consisted of the University Rector Asst. Prof. Dr. Kawa Abdulkareem Sherwani and Asst. Prof. Dr. Botan Majid Asngar visited LUCAS-NUELLE German Company.
This visit aimed to provide laboratory equipment for the Erbil Technology College as a priority work of the university to develop Technical and practical Education. After a discussion with the CEO of the named company, the university decided to purchase several Laboratory and educational equipment.
In this visit, our university delegation could see Professor Dr. Baker Farangis, an instructor at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, or THM of Germany. The EPU delegation discussed the fund they received from the DAAD Organization that was gained by the constant efforts of the EPU International Relations Office Department. It is worth mentioning the EPU decided to provide Solar and Renewable Energy in the university in collaboration with Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen.
On Tuesday 18th of January 2022, within the weekly seminar of the Erbil Polytechnic University, the Exterior Activities Department held a seminar for the Kurdistan Region Environment Protection and Reformation Board President, Mr. Abdulrahman Sadiq, at the EPU Presidency Celebration Hall. This seminar was under “Weather Change and its effect on the Environment.”
At the beginning of the event, where several EPU Council Members, Directors, lecturers, and students were present, the University Rector Assistant Asst. Prof. Dr. Yousif Mustafa Rasul expressed the university’s appreciation towards Mr. Abdulrahman Sadiq for conducting the seminar, and he welcomed the guests.
Then, the seminar started, and Mr. Abdulrahman Sadiq talked about the environment and climate change. He explained the factors behind Environment pollution for the attendees, and he presented précised data regarding the environment and its changes in the past few years and current.
Some issues concerning the environment and the Kurdistan Region Government strategy for repairing and improving the Kurdistan Region environment were the main topics of the seminar.
At the end of the seminar, the seminar presenters started an open discussion with attendees to respond to their questions and comments.
Finally, the Rector Assistant for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Nageb Toma Bato, offered the EPU Placket to Mr. Abdulrahman Sadiq and warmly thanked him for presenting the seminar.
On Thursday, 13th of January 2022, at the Erbil Polytechnic Universit5y Presidency Celebration Hall, the University Rector offered the certification of Participation to several supervisors and students who attended the Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge Program.
Before offering the certifications in a short statement, the EPU Rector congratulated and thanked the students, the International Relations Office Department, and the supervised lecturers who successfully fulfilled the program.
Then, the students from different departments who participated in the program presented a summary about their participation significance and experience in this program. They discussed many problems and internal and global issues like Environment Pollution and its impact on human life. They expressed their gratitude towards the EPU Presidency, the supervised lecturers, and the International Relations Office staff for the opportunity they gained for them.
Global Solutions Sustainability Challenge has provided EPU students with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to adapt to today’s workforce while allowing them to engage in cultural exchange with partners from around the world and their communities. The IREX International Organization supervises this program.
The Global Solutions Program is funded by the Stevens Initiative, which the U.S. Department of State sponsors, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, which is administered by the Aspen Institute and implemented by IREX and in collaboration with several universities in Iraq, Jordan, and the community colleges in the U.S.A.
It is worth mentioning that the EPU International Relations Office supervises this program. It is directly led by the Koya Technical Institute lecturer Dr. Rawshan Othman, Mr. Rafaei Muhammad, lecturer at Erbil Technical Administration Institute, and Mr. Hawro Masih from Erbil Technical Medical Health College. It is completed, and it will continue with another group of students in the future.
At the end of the celebration, his Excellency Asst. Prof. Dr. Kawa Abdulkareem Sherwani offered his book “Change Your Mind To Be Successful,” written and signed by him to the students.
