Koya University Launches Green Initiative: "Plant Your Tree – Grow with Koya University"

In a pioneering move to solidify its status as a "Green University," Koya University has announced the launch of a new environmental initiative for newly admitted students for the Academic Year 2025-2026, titled: "Plant Your Tree – Grow with Koya University."

This initiative is directly supported by the Seventh Pillar of the University's Strategic Plan, the "Green University" pillar, and seeks to integrate environmental awareness with the student's academic journey.

Connecting Education with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This new step by Koya University aligns directly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically:

• SDG 13 - Climate Action: Contributing to efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change.
• SDG 15 - Life on Land: Supporting vegetation cover and biodiversity.
• SDG 4 - Quality Education: Enriching the practical educational experience of students.

Details for New Students

The initiative offers every newly admitted student a unique opportunity to mark a beautiful beginning to their studies:

• On Registration Day: The student can obtain a special code from the Green University team.
• Planting Activity: The student will be able to plant a tree in a designated area, assisted by a specialized Koya University team who will provide necessary guidance and equipment.
• Symbolism: The planted tree will serve as a living souvenir of the student's academic journey at Koya University. Furthermore, besides being a step toward a healthier and cleaner environment, it will represent the student's green footprint within the university community.

This activity is implemented under the patronage of Dr. Hawri Sheikh Darw. Koya University welcomes its new students and reaffirms its motto: "Together we grow greener!"

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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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