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Physics Department Hosts Hands-on Astronomy Outreach

2025-09-01T06:04:18+03:00

On April 22nd, 2025, the Physics Education Department at Tishk International University successfully completed its community social project, "Beyond the Horizon: Hands-on Astronomy for Students," at Ishik Runaki International School. The event aimed to inspire scientific curiosity and foster a love for astronomy among young learners through an engaging and educational outreach activity. A Stellar Experience Staff and students from the department brought a professional telescope to the school, giving students a rare and exciting opportunity to observe the Sun and the Moon in real time. For many, this was their first time viewing celestial bodies up close. This hands-on [...]

Physics Department Hosts Hands-on Astronomy Outreach2025-09-01T06:04:18+03:00

Astronomy Poster Presentation

2024-01-25T08:21:30+03:00

Astronomy Poster Presentation The Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Education at Tishk International University (TIU), organized a poster exhibition on Astronomy  for third-stage students, held on December 12th, 2023. This activity was supervised by Dr. Esmail Musa. The exhibition aimed to broaden students’ knowledge on Astronomy and provide them with an opportunity to depict their understanding of this field. Here is one of the example of poster. Poster example 

Astronomy Poster Presentation2024-01-25T08:21:30+03:00

International Astronomy Day

2023-11-05T08:20:55+03:00

In collaboration with the Kurdistan Astronomical Organization, the Physics Education Department, Faculty of Education at Tishk International University (TIU) organized International Astronomical Day event on October 29th, 2023. The event was an opportunity for astronomy amateurs, students, and experts to impart their wisdom and passion for astronomy to the broader public. The event aimed to familiarise participants with the astronomical aspects and set up astronomical telescopes in front of the Faculty of Education to observe the sun surface and sun surface activities such as sunspots, solar flares, and solar prominence. The event began with speeches presented by Mr. Azhy Chato Hasan, [...]

International Astronomy Day2023-11-05T08:20:55+03:00

Training Course: Professional Development In Physics Education-Effect of COVID-19 on Astronomy

2023-10-16T07:46:25+03:00

Training Course: Professional Development In Physics Education Topic: Effect of COVID-19 on Astronomy On June 22nd, 2023, the Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Education at Tishk International University, held a two-hour seminar of the training course entitled "Effect of Covid-19 on Astronomy". The seminar was presented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ismail Musa Murad from the Department of Physics Education. Faculty staff members participated in the training course. [wds id="126"]  

Training Course: Professional Development In Physics Education-Effect of COVID-19 on Astronomy2023-10-16T07:46:25+03:00

CSP—Second Day: Motivation for Physics Learning in Kindergarten and Schools

2023-05-11T09:18:21+03:00

CSP—Second Day: Motivation for Physics Learning in Kindergarten and Schools On February 28th, 2023, under the supervision of Dr. Pshtewan Akrem, Head of the Physics Education Department, Faculty of Education at Tishk International University and with the assistance of Dr. Ismail Musa and Ms. Payam Najmadden, Research Assistant, Astronomy Club students visited Nilufer School as part of Community Social Project-Second Day: Motivation for Physics Learning in Kindergarten and Schools in Erbil. This project intends to encourage students to study physics through various educational appliances and activities, and teach them how to view the moon, the sun, and sunspots using telescopes.  [wds [...]

CSP—Second Day: Motivation for Physics Learning in Kindergarten and Schools2023-05-11T09:18:21+03:00

Astronomy Club 4th Activity

2023-03-08T14:36:37+03:00

Astronomy Club 4th Activity On March 1st, 2023, at 6:00 PM, the Physics Education Department, Faculty of Education at Tishk International University organized the fourth Astronomy Club event in front of the Education Building. The selected timing allowed us to efficiently utilize a telescope to observe Jupiter and its two moons, as well as the moon at night. The event was highly informative and engaging, with attendees getting the opportunity to observe celestial objects through a private telescope. It was a valuable experience that broadened the participants' knowledge of astronomy and sparked an interest in the field. We extend our gratitude [...]

Astronomy Club 4th Activity2023-03-08T14:36:37+03:00

Seminar on Introduction to Practice Teaching

2023-06-10T20:35:16+03:00

Weekly Seminar on Introduction to Practice Teaching On October 10th, 2022, the Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Education at Tishk International University held its weekly seminar titled: Introduction to Practice Teaching. The seminar was presented by Dr. Pshtewan from the Department of Physics Education. Students from 4th grade participated in this informative seminar.   

Seminar on Introduction to Practice Teaching2023-06-10T20:35:16+03:00

Astronomy Club Participated in the International Spring Festival 2022

2022-06-15T14:18:34+03:00

Astronomy Club Participated in the Spring Festival 2022 The Dean of Students Office at Tishk International University (TIU) organised the 5th International Festival of Language, Culture and Science at the TIU campus under the theme of "Green Energy and Minimum Waste" with the participation of general consulates, politicians, parents, students, staff, and guests, held on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022. The festival aimed to raise support for renewable energy as a solution to the region's crises of energy and environment and to increase the awareness of minimum waste. The festival also focused on promoting the message of peace and coexistence among countries and nations. The Astronomy [...]

Astronomy Club Participated in the International Spring Festival 20222022-06-15T14:18:34+03:00

Astronomy Club Second Outdoor Activity

2022-02-12T13:55:31+03:00

Astronomy Club Second Outdoor Activity The Astronomy Club at Tishk International University held the second outdoor activity on February 7th, 2022. Our students and staff members gathered on this sunny day to observe both the Moon and Sun with the telescope. Participants were amazed while observing the surface of the Sun and counting the number of sunspots with the telescope. It was also possible to see the craters on the Moon during this astronomy activity. We had also some visiting students from the College of Science at Salahadin University. The Astronomy Club hopes to continue organizing educational activities to promote student [...]

Astronomy Club Second Outdoor Activity2022-02-12T13:55:31+03:00

Astronomy Club First Outdoor Activity

2022-02-12T13:55:21+03:00

Astronomy Club The Astronomy Club at the Physics Department, Tishk International University held the first outdoor activity on February 2nd, 2022. The participating students and staff members gathered on this sunny day outdoors to observe the surface and spots on the Sun through a telescope, The telescope that we use in the Astronomy Club events is the property of Mohammad Abdulaziz from Physics Education Department -2021-2022. This telescope was sent to him as a gift from http://iau.org/public/telescopecollaboration/. The activity was enjoyable and informative. The Astronomy Club hopes to continue organizing educational activities to promote student creativity and engagement.   [wds id="71"] [...]

Astronomy Club First Outdoor Activity2022-02-12T13:55:21+03:00

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