Sustainable Development Goals Reports: 2023–2024

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Click to View

TISHK INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – Erbil

🤝 Faculty of Pharmacy Visit to Awamedica

📅 January 22, 2024
📍 Organized by the Dean of Students – Faculty of Pharmacy

A productive visit to Awamedica was conducted to:

  • Discuss a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

  • Establish an advisory committee

  • Enhance partnerships through guest lectures, workshops, internships, and shared research

  • Emphasize industry-based technical electives and certification support from Awamedica

This collaboration aligns with SDG 17, promoting community welfare, innovation, and improved health outcomes.

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🧪 Industry Collaboration Visit to Awamedica

📅 October 22, 2023
📍 Organized by the Industrial Advisory Committee – Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculty members including Dr. Esra Tariq, Dr. Javed Ahmad, and Dr. Ahmad Hamdy met with Awamedica CEO Dr. Nizar Ismet to discuss:

  • Advancements in drug R&D

  • Academic-industry joint initiatives

  • Addressing local healthcare challenges

This visit underlines SDG 17’s objective of sustainable collaboration for innovation and education.

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📘 Elective Courses on SDGs – ELT & Math Departments

The English Language Teaching and Mathematics departments launched new electives focused on SDG 17:

  • “Building a Better World: UN’s 17 Goals”

  • “Inclusive English: Bridging Cultures and SDGs”

These courses foster understanding of:

  • Collaborative strategies

  • Real-world partnerships

  • Global case studies

Encouraging students to explore how cross-sector cooperation drives sustainability.

🏫 Math Education Visit to Ishik Primary School – Duhok

In line with SDG 17, the Mathematics Education Department visited Ishik Primary School to:

  • Observe innovative teaching methods

  • Foster collaboration with the local education sector

  • Explore future joint initiatives

Dr. Orhan Tug emphasized bridging theory and practice, reinforcing TIU’s role in educational partnership and sustainability.

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⚖️ Faculty of Law Signs MoUs with Private Sector

📅 March 7, 2024

The Faculty of Law signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Rey Rasty and Naji Companies, aiming to:

  • Establish summer training for 4th-grade students

  • Provide practical legal experience

  • Prepare students through academic–industry collaboration

This supports SDG 17 by strengthening institutional–private sector partnerships for career readiness.

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🌱 TIU Expands Curriculum for SDG 17 Integration

TIU introduced new sustainability-driven courses across departments, championing partnerships and innovation:

  • Dr. Soorkeu proposed:

    • Solar Energy

    • Wind Energy

    • Sustainable Aviation (Aviation Engineering)

  • Mr. Dlman Aziz suggested:

    • Sustainability and the Interior Environment

    • Human Response to Built Environments

    • Sustainable & Reuse Design (Interior Design)

These initiatives reflect TIU’s dedication to cross-sector collaboration for a more sustainable future.