Collaborative Health Education Initiative

On October 16, 2025, Tishk International University and Hawler Medical University jointly hosted a successful workshop titled “SPORTS NUTRITION & SUSTAINABLE HEALTH” in commemoration of World Food Day. This collaborative event brought together academic leaders, health professionals, and students to address critical aspects of nutrition and sustainable health practices.

Institutional Partnership

The workshop represented a significant collaboration between:

  • Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Applied Science, Tishk International University

  • College of Health Sciences, Hawler Medical University

  • Inter-institutional cooperation advancing health education in the region

Sustainable Development Alignment

The event directly supported United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being through nutritional education

  • SDG 4: Quality Education in health sciences

  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through institutional collaboration

Expert Presentations

Distinguished Speakers

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Runik Ahmed Hwais, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Hawler Medical University

  • Mr. Miran Qado, Master’s Degree in Food Technology, Salahaddin University-Erbil

Event Implementation

Workshop Schedule

  • Registration: 9:30 AM

  • Session Commencement: 10:00 AM

  • Location: TIU Education Building, Hall #302

Regional Impact

This collaborative initiative successfully:

  • Promoted public health awareness in sports nutrition

  • Highlighted inter-institutional partnership importance

  • Advanced nutritional science education in the region

  • Supported sustainable health practices development

  • Strengthened academic cooperation between institutions

The workshop demonstrated the power of collaborative academic efforts in addressing public health challenges and advancing sustainable health practices through education and partnership.

Keywords: Sports Nutrition, Sustainable Health, Inter-University Collaboration, World Food Day, Nutrition Education, Health Sciences, Sustainable Development Goals, Academic Partnership, Public Health Awareness