The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) was honored to host U.S. Consul General Steven Bitner for an engaging and timely discussion moderated by AUIS President Dr. Bilal Wahab.

The session brought together a diverse audience of AUIS students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as representatives from Sulaimani University. Together, they engaged in a dynamic conversation on U.S.–Iraq relations, the evolving role of diplomacy, and the broader political dynamics shaping the region.

The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) is proud to launch a free of charge Applied Science and Engineering Summer Program for Skills Development (ASES Program) a six-week, hands-on initiative designed to engage talented undergraduate and postgraduate students, along with a limited number of faculty members from universities across the region.

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.