President of Koya University meets with the Supreme Committee for Combating Drugs

The first meeting of the committee tasked with implementing the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s plan to combat psychoactive substances and cognitive enhancers was held under the leadership of the President of Koya University, Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Sadiq.

On Sunday, October 13, 2024, the meeting took place with the participation of the President of Koya University, Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Sadiq, and the members of the committee. This session marked the committee's inaugural meeting, focusing on introducing its members, discussing strategies, proposing ideas, and distributing responsibilities. The president also emphasized the importance of the committee’s role and closely monitored the proposed plans and procedures.

The specialized committee was established in response to directives from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Kurdistan Regional Government. It aims to execute the ministry’s strategic plan for combating psychoactive substances and cognitive enhancers. Formed under the supervision of the Directorate of Health and Safety at Koya University, the committee seeks to enhance awareness and understanding among students about these substances through scientific and educational initiatives.

During the meeting, Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Sadiq underscored the significance of the committee’s responsibilities. He proposed the organization of scientific and academic activities to address issues related to the misuse of psychoactive substances and cognitive enhancers effectively.

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Koya University (KOU) is located in the city of Koya (Koy Sanjaq) which is 1.0 hr drive to the East of the Kurdistan Region capital Erbil (Arbil, Hewlér) in Kurdistan Region of F.R. Iraq. It is on the foothills of a beautiful high mountain. Its campus has been carefully laid out to embrace the beautiful mountainous nature.

There are 4 Faculties and 2 Schools in KOU; Faculty of Engineering (FENG), Faculty of Science and Health (FSCH), Faculty of Education (FEDU), Faculty of Humanities and Social Silences (FHSS), Shcool of Physical Education (SPHE) and School of Medicine (SMED).

Also, there are two research centers; Genome Center and Malai Gawra Center. Moreover, at KOU there is an English Language Center (BELC) at KOU has been opened with the sponsorship of IREX and American embassy in Baghdad as well as with the support of Spring International Language Center of The University of Arkansas. KOU has two Scientific Journals; ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University, which is indexed by Clarivate Analytics (ESCI), and Koya University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KUJHSS). KOU is a proactive member of Erasmus/ Marhaba Project and Erasmus+.

KOU signed many Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with many International Universities, e.g., The University of Arkansas (June 2015). The Lulea University in Sweden (April 2014), The University of Nottingham in the UK, The University of Buckingham in the UK (Oct 2008), Belkin University in Turkey (Sep 2009) The University of Greenwich in the UK, Cihan University-Erbil (2021) and Tishk International University (2021).

Koya University is a memebr of The Association of Arab Universities and the International Association of Universities.

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