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On April 29, 2026, with the presence of Prof. Dr. Edris Mohammed Tahir Harki, Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University, Dr. Edris Hadi Salih, Head of the Board of Trustees of Tishk International University, and Dr. Sultan Awrabi, Rector of Tishk International University, along with the assistants of the university rectors, members of the university council, and guests, the opening ceremony of the Eleventh Annual International Engineering Conference between Erbil Polytechnic University and Tishk International University was held.

After listening to the Iraqi national anthem and the Kurdistan national anthem, the Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University, Prof. Dr. Edris Mohammed Tahir Harki, gave a speech. At the beginning of his speech, he welcomed the guests and expressed his happiness for their presence at the opening ceremony of the Eleventh Annual International Engineering Conference, which was organized by Erbil Polytechnic University and Tishk International University.

The university rector pointed out that Erbil Polytechnic University, as a scientific and leading institution, worked seriously to achieve the goals of sustainable development of the United Nations in order to protect the environment and improve community well-being. In this context, the university organized three international conferences this year, and all its study programs, new departments, and master’s and doctoral theses were directed toward serving these goals and the labor market. He hoped that this conference could provide solutions to the challenges of sustainable development and serve the Kurdistan Region and the world.

At the same time, it was a pleasure that the ninth cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government took important practical steps to protect the environment, including building eight new dams by 2024, which had an important role in protecting groundwater. Also, through the university’s scientific research, it was proven that implementing the “Runaki Project” in Erbil effectively saved the city from a dangerous stage of air pollution. In the end, he wished for a successful and beneficial conference for all participants.

Within the framework of the continuous efforts of Erbil Polytechnic University to advance the scientific and academic level, Dr. Zkri Ali Aziz, Head of the Prosthetics and Orthotics Department at Erbil Technical Health and Medical College, actively participated in the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Global Educators Meeting (ISPO Global Educators Meeting 2026).

 

This international event was held from March 23 to 25, 2026, in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.

 

During the meeting, Dr. Zikri presented an important scientific research entitled “Shaping the Future of P&O Education: A Global Curriculum Blueprint” and highlighted the development and future of education in this field at the global level. This type of participation reflected the university’s vision and goals, which consistently emphasized the importance of international scientific activities and continuously supported faculty members and researchers in exchanging experiences and enhancing the university’s global reputation.

 

On the sidelines of this visit, the Head of the Prosthetics and Orthotics Department conducted a field and scientific visit to the Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The main objective of this visit was to discuss establishing joint scientific coordination, as well as to prepare for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions, which represented an important step toward exchanging expertise and advancing practical education processes.

Within the continuous efforts to develop the abilities of youth and graduates, the city of Erbil hosted a training course for trainers and facilitators (ToT / ToF) for the “Job Search Club (JSC)” or job search advisors.This important training was organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) with financial support from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). It started on February 28, 2026, and finished successfully on March 12, 2026.

The course was attended by active representatives from our university. They included Asst.prof.Dr. Hataw Karim Khidr, Director of the Career Development Center (CDC), and teacher Amal Sani, Coordinator of the Career Development Center at Shaqlawa Technical College.

The main goal of this training was to prepare a group of skilled trainers and facilitators in career development centers at polytechnic universities in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, as well as youth centers under the Ministry of Culture and Youth.

This step was an important part of the strategy to reduce unemployment and prepare young people for the job market. In the future, these trainers guided youth using modern and scientific methods.Through this program, graduates learned job search tools, how to write a professional CV and cover letter, how to pass job interviews successfully, and how to build strong connections with important people in the job market.

It is worth mentioning that our university always gave great importance to such activities and programs and continuously supported them. It strongly believed that strengthening the professional skills of youth and preparing them for the job market was one of its main duties and a big responsibility. Therefore, it always supported efforts that created better opportunities and a brighter future for our graduates and students.