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Scholarly Participation at International Historical Conference
Examining a pivotal era in modern Kurdish history and presenting empirical academic findings, four faculty members from Koya University presented four distinct research studies at the international conference titled: "The New Revolution in Southern Kurdistan (1976–1991)." The event was convened at the University of Sulaimani under the banner: "The New Revolution: Transforming the Impossible into Reality."
Thematic Focus and Historical Scope
Spanning Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20–21, 2026, the scientific proceedings addressed multi-disciplinary analyses of the geopolitical, ideological, and socio-literary developments that characterized the New Revolution, critically evaluating the transformation of regional political dynamics and national consciousness across Kurdistan.
Participating Academics from Koya University
The academic delegation representing Koya University across diverse humanities and social science disciplines comprised:
- Prof. Dr. Hiwa Amin Jalal (Department of Geography)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Azad Mohammed Saeed (Department of Kurdish Language)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdulwahid Idris Shareef (Department of Kurdish Language)
- Asst. Lect. Soran Hussein Ibrahim (Department of History)
Strategic Plan Integration and Scholarly Impact
The continuous contribution of university researchers in high-level academic conferences directly supports the "Research and Innovation" pillar embedded within the Koya University Strategic Plan (2023–2027). This scholarly engagement underscores Koya University’s commitment to advancing empirical historiography, literary analysis, and the systematic preservation of contemporary socio-political heritage in the Kurdistan Region.


