Koya University is located in the city of Koya (Koysinjaq), which is a 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.
"Why the Treaty of Sevres was not put in place? Some lessons for the Kurds" was the topic of a special seminar organized by the history department of the faculty of education at Koya University for Asst. Prof. Dr. Sherko Kirmanj.
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, a workshop titled "TB: An Ancient Disease and a Health Problem Today" was held jointly by the Faculty of Science and Health and Faculty of Medicine of Koya University in the Presidency Hall. Participants included the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Koya University, Dr. Dawan Hawezi, the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Health of Koya University, Asst. Prof. Dr. Taha Jalal, and a significant number of lectures and students.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Siddiq, president of Koya University, presided over the meeting. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Iraqi Handball Federation and the Faculty of Physical Education.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, a delegation of the Iraqi Handball Union led by Dr. Ahmed Riad Talib visited Koya University to sign a memorandum of understanding between Koya University and the union A number of students from the university and the city visited Koya University.
The second international scientific Symposium on Anfal of Koya was held by the Department of History, Faculty of Education at Koya University in collaboration with the Kojan Organization for supporting Anfal’s inquiry and the Directorate of Martyrs and Anfal Victims of Koya.
An international workshop identified as "The Role of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering in Defense Technology" was held at the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Koya University.
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Asst. Prof. Dr. Galawezh Bakr Bapir, together with an impressive number of lecturers and pupils, attended an international conference on "The Role of Construction and Industrial Engineering in Defense Technology" on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. in the Engineering Faculty's seminar hall.
After administering tests to the participants, the three-day third level training for handball referees at the Faculty of Physical Education came to its end.
On Thursday, May 4, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nabaz Abdullah and Mr. President of the Iraqi Handball Union Dr. Ahmed Riad Talib along with several faculty lecturers participated in the third level of handball referees, which was held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 by the Faculty of Physical Education of Koya University in coordination with the Iraqi Handball Union and the Iraqi Referees Academy for three days.
A workshop titled "Religious Influence in Different Periods of Kurdish History" was given by the history department of the faculty of education at Koya University in the Presidency Hall.
The Koya University Faculty of Education's Department of Education and Psychology hosted the "Peaceful Mind" event.
The festival "Peaceful Mind" was held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the presence of the Koya University President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Haseeb Siddiq, Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Rostam Salam Azeez, Vice President for Student Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Qaraman Nadir, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Dr. Safin Jalal, and an impressive number of teachers and students in the presidency hall at koya University.
A memorandum of understanding was signed by Koya University and President Jalal Talabani Foundation to advance their collaboration and strengthen their relationship.
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, A delegation from President Jalal Talabani Foundation headed by Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Sabir Ismail, was met by President of Koya University Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Hasib Siddiq.
A workshop titled "Art and Mind" was arranged by the Departments of faculty of Education, Psychology, and Kurdish Language at Koya University under the heading "Art is a symbol of mental well-being."