Koya University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with "Accelerate India"

Koya University, in collaboration with the Universities of Basra, Missouri, and the President Jalal Talabani Foundation, convened the "Third International Conference on Petroleum: Management of Oil and Gas Wastes" as part of its commitment to the "Green University" strategic plan. On the inaugural day of the conference, Koya University furthered its green initiatives by signing a memorandum of understanding with "Accelerate India," marking another milestone in its journey towards environmental sustainability.

In the presence of Koya University's President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Sedeeq, and the Ambassador of India in Iraq, Mr. Prashant Pise, along with the Consul General of India in Erbil, Mr. Madan Gopal, and the representative of Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Dr. Amanj Abdullah.

Accelerate India" is an Indian initiative and platform dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, supporting startups and entrepreneurs, and cultivating relationships between skilled investors and companies globally. The organization aims to empower individuals, organizations, and institutions through resource provision, training, and facilitating communication opportunities to foster growth and development.

The memorandum of understanding between Koya University and Accelerate India seeks to collaborate in fostering entrepreneurship within Koya University's ecosystem and advancing its journey towards environmental sustainability. The shared goals of this agreement encompass:

Organizing seminars, workshops, and specialized courses for students and Lectures of Koya University.

Establishing an entrepreneurship hub within Koya University to support technology-driven ventures.

Assisting in the management of green projects at Koya University by offering necessary procedures and expertise.

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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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Sun, 04/28/2024 - 11:00

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