In a significant step towards advancing academic collaboration, a delegation from Tishk International University (TIU) visited Koya University on December 22, 2024. The delegation, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Doğan Özdemir, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and Dr. Orhan Tuğ, Head of the Mathematics Education Department, aimed to explore strategic partnerships in education and research.

The TIU team received a warm welcome from the leadership of Koya University, including:

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Kosrat Nazad Kaka Baban – Dean of the Faculty of Science and Health
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Jahfer Majeed Smail – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science and Health
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Aqeel Ismael Gheni – Head of the Medical Microbiology Department
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Hawbash Hamadamin Karim – Head of the Physics Department
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Rebaz Anwar Omer – Head of the Chemistry Department
  • Dr. Rebin Azad Omer – Head of the Medical Laboratory Science Department
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Hiwa Ramadhan Fatah – Head of the Biology Department
  • Dr. Shadman Rahman Kareem – Head of the Mathematics Department
  • Asst. Lecturer Khabat Ataar Abdulla – Head of the Computer Science Department
  • Lecturer Hanaa Ali Muhammad – Responsible for Quality Assurance

Agenda of the Visit

The meeting focused on fostering collaboration and initiating joint ventures. The discussions centered around three primary topics:

  • ICASEE-2025 Conference: TIU officially invited Koya University to participate in the upcoming International Conference on Applied Sciences, Energy, and Environment (ICASEE-2025), scheduled for January 28–30, 2025. Koya University expressed strong commitment to actively contributing to this prestigious event, which offers valuable publication opportunities.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Master’s Program: The delegation discussed establishing an MOU to launch a joint master’s program. This initiative aims to leverage the expertise of both universities, enhance graduate education, and foster interdisciplinary research.
  • Broader Academic Collaboration: Both parties outlined plans for further cooperation, including joint academic events, faculty exchanges, and research projects across multiple disciplines.

Strengthening Academic Partnerships

The discussions highlighted both institutions’ shared vision and commitment to advancing higher education and research. The visit concluded with a mutual agreement to move forward with the outlined plans, with both universities expressing optimism about the potential outcomes. This meeting marks a key milestone in the growing collaboration between TIU and Koya University, paving the way for new opportunities in education, research, and innovation.

Keywords: Academic Collaboration, University Partnership, Tishk International University, Koya University, ICASEE-2025 Conference, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Research, Education, Faculty Exchange, Student Opportunities.