The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) is proud to recognize Sava Dlawar Qubad, a senior Civil Engineering student and President of the AUIS SPE Student Chapter, for representing both the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and AUIS at the 2025 SPE University Student Experience @GOTECH, held from April 21 to 23, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This prestigious program, organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and sponsored by Dragon Oil, was held in conjunction with the highly regarded Gulf Intelligence GOTECH Conference at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The AUIS Model UN Club, in collaboration with the Law Department, successfully hosted a Model United Nations Training and Simulation Conference on campus, bringing together students for a day of diplomatic debate and hands-on learning. 
The conference centered on the critical topic: "The Role of the International Community in Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS." Participants stepped into the roles of UN delegates, engaging in structured debate, negotiation, and resolution drafting to explore how global cooperation can address one of the region’s most pressing security concerns.

As part of its continued commitment to supporting professional growth, the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) is pleased to announce the launch of its Capacity Building Program, an HR-led initiative designed to enhance key competencies among faculty and staff.
The inaugural session, titled “Effective Communication Skills in the Academic Environment,” took place on Monday, May 26. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Rauf Mahmood, a well-respected expert in communication and a dedicated advocate for higher education.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) was proudly represented at the 2nd Iraqi Orthodontic Symposium held in Baghdad by Prof. Dr. Tara Ali Rasheed, Interim Dean of the AUIS College of Dentistry.

The symposium brought together orthodontic professionals and academics from across Iraq to exchange expertise and explore advances in the field, with a particular focus on Digital Orthodontics and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Erbil on May 19, 2025. The delegation included Consul General Mr. Liu Jun, Head of the Political Section Mr. Chen Guojing, and Mr. Liu Jiahao of the Political Section.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) was pleased to welcome two prominent European figures for a campus visit and exchange with university leadership on May 19, 2025.

Mr. Emmanouil Karagiannis, Reader in International Security at the Defence Studies Department of King's College London, and Mr. Dimitris Avramopoulos, former European Union Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs & Citizenship (2014–2019) and current Member of the Hellenic Parliament, visited AUIS as part of a broader engagement with the region.

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of a six-month Intensive English Language Program, sponsored by Spirit of America (SoA). The program, which took place from October 2024 to April 2025, was tailored specifically for a selected group of Peshmerga officers, aiming to strengthen their English proficiency and enhance communication with international partners.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) was pleased to welcome Mr. Alan Smith, Visa Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil, for an official campus visit. During his visit, Mr. Smith met with AUIS President Dr. Bilal Wahab to discuss ongoing academic collaboration and support for students aspiring to study in the United States.

On April 26 2025, The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) hosted its first “Annual Forum for Research-in-Progress in the English Fields,” bringing together over 80 researchers and students of English literature, linguistics, translation, and education from as far North as Duhok and as far South as Babylon. Organized by AUIS faculty and students, this was the first event of its kind held in the Kurdistan Region.

May 14–16, 2025 | Sulaimani, Iraq — The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) successfully hosted its 13th annual Career Fair from May 14 to 16, bringing together over 40 national and international companies with AUIS students and alumni for three days of networking, recruitment, and professional development.