Inter-Campus Collaboration Event

Tishk International University – Sulaimani hosted a distinguished delegation from TIU – Erbil for an international academic workshop on October 20, 2025. This collaborative event strengthened inter-campus relations while advancing physiotherapy education and practice across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Distinguished Presenters

The workshop featured presentations by:

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Bakhtyar Kamal

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Mubarak Muhammad

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Aminu Alhassan Ibrahim

Workshop Focus

Primary Theme: “The Role of Physiotherapy in Healthy Ageing and Fall Prevention”

Key Discussion Areas

  • Physiotherapy interventions for ageing populations

  • Fall prevention strategies and rehabilitation techniques

  • Healthy ageing promotion through therapeutic exercise

  • Geriatric physiotherapy approaches and methodologies

  • Mobility maintenance and improvement in elderly patients

Institutional Impact

This annual international event serves to:

  • Highlight physiotherapy’s vital role in healthcare advancement

  • Improve quality of life through therapeutic interventions

  • Promote collaboration between TIU-Sulaymaniyah and TIU-Erbil

  • Raise awareness about healthy ageing importance

  • Foster inter-campus academic cooperation

Professional Development

The workshop emphasized:

  • Cooperation between academic institutions and professional bodies

  • Next-generation physiotherapist education and training

  • Evidence-based practice in geriatric physiotherapy

  • Interdisciplinary approaches to ageing care

  • Knowledge exchange between faculty and practitioners

This successful workshop demonstrated TIU’s commitment to advancing physiotherapy education while addressing critical healthcare needs in ageing populations through inter-campus collaboration and professional knowledge sharing.

Keywords: Physiotherapy Workshop, Healthy Ageing, Fall Prevention, Inter-Campus Collaboration, Geriatric Care, Academic Cooperation, Rehabilitation Science, Elderly Health, Professional Development