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International Workshop on Making Business Easier with AI

2025-08-26T12:20:41+03:00November 6th, 2024|

On October 24, 2024, the Computer Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU) hosted an international workshop titled, "Making Business Easier with AI: What You Need to Know." The event was led by Prof. Dr. Bestoun S. Ahmed, a professor from Karlstad University, and attracted a diverse audience of academics, students, and local business owners. The workshop explored how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the industrial landscape by enhancing processes, improving decision-making, and driving innovation. Dr. Ahmed shared insights on how AI tools can streamline business operations, boost customer engagement, and help companies remain competitive. The session provided attendees with [...]

University CTF 2024: Binary Badlands

2025-08-26T12:19:06+03:00November 5th, 2024|

Tishk International University (TIU) is proud to announce its participation in the University CTF 2024: Binary Badlands cybersecurity competition, hosted by Hack The Box. The event will take place from December 13 to 16, 2024. Hack The Box (HTB) is a well-known cybersecurity platform that offers various challenges, while a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition involves solving cybersecurity challenges to find "flags" (strings of text or numbers). Students from TIU have the opportunity to represent the university in this challenging event, which will test their skills in domains such as reverse engineering, exploitation, cryptography, and web security. Participation will provide [...]

Students’ Welcome Ceremony to New Academic Year 2024-2025

2025-08-26T12:17:07+03:00November 4th, 2024|

The Department of Computer Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU) held a welcome ceremony for students for the new academic year 2024-2025. The Head of Department, Mr. Mousa M Amin, met with students from each grade to discuss important aspects of the upcoming year, including class advisors and departmental regulations. The meetings with the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade students took place on October 28 and 29, 2024. Each session began with a friendly welcome, complete with complimentary drinks and cake. Students were informed about their class advisors and were encouraged to provide feedback on potential improvements for the department. The [...]

Student Exchange Program in Poland for Spring Semester 2024/25

2025-08-26T12:15:40+03:00October 9th, 2024|

Tishk International University (TIU) has received a great opportunity from Vistula University in Poland for a student exchange program during the Spring Semester 2024-2025. This program is open to all 2nd and 3rd-year students in the Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering. Key Requirements and Obligations To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following criteria: You must be a 2nd or 3rd-year student. Your GPA must be 2.5 or higher. If selected, exchange students have the following obligations: You must comply with national requirements for visa and permanent residence. Vistula University will provide assistance with the necessary procedures. [...]

Computer Engineering Student at Informatik Festival 2024

2025-08-26T12:13:45+03:00September 28th, 2024|

A student from the Computer Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU) recently represented the university at the Informatik Festival 2024 in Wiesbaden, Germany, held from September 24 to 26, 2024. The student, Aland Ameer Qader, and his co-authors Shari Shakhawan Shwan and Sima Mustafa Qader, participated in the Digitalization of Cultural Heritage Workshop. Aland presented two research papers: "Photogrammetric Analysis for Accurate Three Dimensional Reconstruction of the Mudhafaria Minaret in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq" "An Overview of Various 3D Scanning Methods in the Context of Cultural Heritage Documentation" The Digitalization of Cultural Heritage The workshop highlighted the critical role [...]

ICT Innovation Competition 2024/25

2025-01-09T20:55:10+03:00August 29th, 2024|

The Huawei ICT Competition for the Middle East and Central Asia in partnership with UNESCO IITE (Institute for Information Technologies in Education) is dedicated to advancing digital learning and fostering collaboration between industry and educational institutions. This annual global ICT talent exchange event is specifically designed for students, offering a prestigious platform to showcase their talents and gain worldwide recognition for their achievements. We invite you to join and participate in the competition. Huawei ICT Academy is a partnership between Huawei and Academies around the world, with Tishk International University as an official partner. Through this partnership, TIU can deliver Huawei [...]

Training Program: Preparing Leaders in Artificial Intelligence and Information Warfare

2024-08-28T15:51:01+03:00August 14th, 2024|

Tishk International University, Department of Computer Engineering in coordination with IRO unit is thrilled to announce its participation in the fifth training program on Preparing Leaders in Artificial Intelligence and Information Warfare. This prestigious program is jointly organized by the Leadership Preparation Institute of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Aqaba University of Technology. Program Details: Dates: September 09-11, 2024 Location: Aqaba University of Technology, Aqaba, Jordan Financial Coverage: Partially funded Aqaba University of Technology is the first private university established in southern Jordan, and it has an ambitious vision [...]

NetAcad Summer Camp 2024

2024-07-23T00:44:39+03:00July 21st, 2024|

Cisco Networking Academy Africa, Middle East, and CIS  team is organizing the annual "NetAcad Summer Camp" for students wishing to benefit from our two offered tracks: "Cyber Track" or "AI & Automation". Format: Registration to the NetAcad online course, hands-on work with the Packet Tracer simulation tool,, and additional learning experiences. Duration: 2 months - Starting from August to End of September 2024. Training will be mostly asynchronous to fit the vacation schedule. Cost: Free of charge Participants will have the opportunity to complete the course online and obtain a "Cisco NetAcad" certification. To participate in the NetAcad Summer Camp, please complete [...]

Seeds for the Future Program from HUAWEI

2025-01-09T21:11:24+03:00May 22nd, 2024|

Seeds for the Future Program from HUAWEI HUAWEI annually organises an exchange programme that is both life-changing and mind-blowing, and it brings together young global talents from prestigious universities and ICT academies. This programme is free of charge. They are able to refine their professional development, experience the traditional and modern culture, and investigate Huawei's state-of-the-art ICT. To introduce you to our undergraduate training programme, "Seeds for the Future," which is designed to provide Iraqi students with the opportunity to acquire valuable, cutting-edge ICT knowledge that has been developed by Huawei's Headquarters and to engage in cross-cultural communication virtually. The programme [...]

International Workshop on Digitalization of Cultural Heritage

2024-06-06T15:59:57+03:00May 5th, 2024|

International Workshop on Digitalization of Cultural Heritage Six of the numerous historical sites in Iraq, including the Erbil Citadel, are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Some of the cultural sites were demolished during periods of conflict or by the passage of time, and some are currently inaccessible to foreigners or scientists. The primary form of information regarding Iraq's cultural heritage is tangible. However, in order to ensure that it is independent of local developments and accessible to a broader, international audience, digitalization is required. A engaging workshop entitled "Digitalization of Cultural Heritage" was conducted by Professor Julia Schnitzer of [...]

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