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An academic staff member from the Department of History at the Faculty of Education, Koya University, participated with scholarly research in the academic conference entitled "The Centenary of Zari Kirmanji Magazine and the Role of Hussein Huzni Mukriyani in the Kurdish Press Movement," organized by Soran University.

Conference Highlights and Research Paper

Held on September 20–21, 2026, the conference brought together scholars and historians to examine the intellectual and journalistic legacy of Hussein Huzni Mukriyani and the historical significance of Zari Kirmanji magazine in advancing Kurdish journalism and literature.

Representing Koya University, Asst. Lect. Soran Hussein Ibrahim presented a collaborative research paper entitled:

"The Role of Hussein Huzni Mukriyani in Dengi Getî Taze (Voice of the New World) Newspaper (1946–1947)"

The paper critically analyzed Mukriyani’s contributions to modern Kurdish press, examining his editorial direction, historiographical methodologies, and cultural impact during mid-twentieth-century publications.

Strategic Support for Academic Research

This active scholarly engagement aligns with the strategic pillar of "Research and Innovation" articulated in the Koya University Strategic Plan (2023–2027). Koya University consistently encourages its academic staff to engage in high-impact regional and international symposiums, advancing foundational research across the humanities and contributing to the preservation and critical analysis of cultural heritage.