Following the success of the 1st International Conference on Petroleum and Mineral Resources held in 2012, the organizers have decided to reconvene the Meeting in 2014, also at Koya University in Koya.

Kurdistan is now emerging as one of the fastest developing areas in the Middle East, with its universities and research institutions playing a major role in the process. The region is rich in oil, gas, and mineral resources, as well as underground water.

Prof Jørgen Eskemose Andersen the head of Human Settlements Department at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Denmark held a three days workshop on Urban Sustainability at the Faculty of Engineering (FENG) at Koya University.

On Sunday the 27th of April 2014 Mr. Aimad Ahmad, the deputy Prime Minster of Kurdistan Regional Government inaugurated the new Sport Centre and Swimming pool facilities at Koya University. He was accompanied by Mr. Kamaran Ahmad, the minster of construction and  Prof. Xidir M Hawrami, The president of Koya University, The Mayor of Koya, Prof. Jawad Faqi, Dr. Sa’ied Salah and the head of Koya District managements along with Deans and Instructors of Koya University. In a cheerful ceremony they jointly inaugurated  the new Sport Centre and Swimming pool facilities.

Dr Shwan Rachid, Dean of Faculty of Sciencs and Health (FSCH) and his co-authors have published new article in Chemical Science Journal on Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly the omega-3 long-chain PUFAs (LC-PUFAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are well known for their beneficial health effects. 

Prof Nadhir Al-Ansari from Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering at Lulea University of Technology in Sweden, hold three day leatures and workshop on “Scientific writing of research papers and Ethics in Scientific Work” at the Koya University from 2-4th Feb 2014. 

The main themes were:
 
1.Course start. Background to scientific writing.

Duhok University’s hosted an event for public universities across Kurdistan region to share their best practice in developing public and international relations as well as management. 

The event was joined by Universities such as Zaxo, Duhok, Soran, Koya, and representatives of the ministry of higher education. It included Presentations:

On Wend 4th of Dec 2013 the German educational delegation including DAAD accompanied by Dr. Amanj Saeed warmly welcomed by President Prof K.M. Hawrami, Vice President Dr. D.M. Rostam, and the dean of Koya University Faculties. The delegation discussed the strategies and planned o engage with higher education institutes in Kurdistan Region. They also met with students at Koya Universi English Language Centre KUELC. They explained the process of applying to German universities and the type of aid they might be eligible for. 

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Under the supervision of Koya University President, Koya University Prepared a 5 Kilometres Marathon for students, Employees and Instructors of Koya University. The Race started right in Hamamok Resort heading to Koya University Park. After reaching the final point of race, top racers were awarded by Koya University Vice presidents along with deans of the faculties.