Academic Development Session Series

Erbil, June 2026 – The English Language Teaching (ELT) Department at Tishk International University proudly celebrates the outstanding participation of its senior student Armin Ahmed Khalil, a supervisee of Mr. Behcet Celik, in the 2nd Student Graduation Project Competition (SGPC), held from June 2–4, 2026, at Ibn Sina Hall, New Dentistry Building. During the competition, Armin presented his graduation research project entitled “Kurdish University Students’ Perceptions of Using ChatGPT for Academic Assignments.” The study explored university students’ views on the use of artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, in academic work, highlighting both its educational benefits and the challenges associated with its use [...]

As part of its commitment to community engagement and educational development, the English Language Teaching (ELT) Department organized a three-day training series from May 12–14, 2026. The initiative was designed to support the department’s objective of promoting community outreach through educational support programs, literacy initiatives, and skill-development opportunities. The training series commenced on May 12, 2026, with a session titled “Beyond the Classroom: How Tutoring and After-School Programs Boost Learning,” presented by Ms. Shahida Nurmadova. The session explored the importance of tutoring and after-school educational support programs in enhancing student learning, providing academic assistance, and fostering positive educational outcomes beyond the traditional classroom environment. On May 13, [...]

25-26 - Spring - Final (1) Important Exam Regulations for All Students To ensure a fair and organized examination process, please adhere to the following regulations: Check the Schedule: Always check your subject, exam hall, date, and time each day before you arrive. Punctuality: Be at the exam hall at least 15 minutes before the exam starts. Personal Materials: Bring only your own materials (pencil, pen, eraser, and sharpener). Prohibited Devices: You are not allowed to bring any kind of devices into the exam halls, including earpods, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, or mobile phones. Cheating Policy: Possession of any unauthorized writings or items will be considered a ‘Cheating Attempt’. Ensure you have no pamphlets, [...]

On 11th May, fourth-grade students from the English Language Teaching Department of Tishk International University, Muhammed Zaki Aziz and Waad Sadoon Hamad Rasoul, supervised by Prof.Dr. Alpaslan Toker, successfully carried out their capstone project at Mamkhalan School in the village of Mamkhalan. The project visit was honored by the presence of Dr. Unal Ulker and Mr. Behcet Celik from the English Language Teaching Department, Education Faculty, Tishk International University. Their support, guidance, and valuable feedback greatly contributed to the success of the project. The Community Project at Mam Khalan Public School began in October 2025 and was given its final physical look [...]

Voices of Debate On Thursday, 14 May at 3:00 PM, in the Education Building – Hall 302, a formal academic debate was conducted, bringing together students from multiple disciplines in a structured intellectual exchange of ideas and reasoning. The motion under discussion was: “Should hard skills be prioritized, or should soft skills and hard skills be considered equally important?” The debate featured two well-prepared teams: Proposition Side * Abdullah Abad Almunaf * Marwan Fahmy Georges * Soma Wrya Kareem * Warvan Bukhari Jamil Opposition Side * Binayi Hikmat Abdulazeez * Lizan Rasul Tofiq * Othman Abdulqadir Ahmed * Shahad Arsalan Akram [...]