Departmental News

The Civil Engineering CSC Club at Tishk International University (TIU) successfully organized a seminar titled “Most Common Defects in Residential Building Structures” on March 4, 2025. The event was held in Hall 1-56 and was part of the club’s ongoing mission to enhance students’ practical understanding of civil engineering issues beyond the classroom. Insights from an Experienced Professional The seminar was delivered by Mr. Rafiq Mahmood, an experienced professional in the field of construction and structural engineering. His presentation focused on frequently observed issues in residential buildings, including foundation settlement, wall cracking, moisture intrusion, and structural deterioration due to poor [...]

Tishk International University (TIU), Sulaimani, proudly hosted an international workshop titled “Data, Design, and Sustainability: Engineering Solutions for a Smarter Future” on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025. Organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, the event took place at the TIU Conference Hall and drew considerable participation from academic staff, engineering professionals, researchers, and students from various fields. Bridging Data, Design, and Sustainability The workshop aimed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on the importance of integrating data analytics, sustainable design, and digital innovation in modern engineering practices. With the global push for more resilient infrastructure and environmentally responsible development, the event served [...]

Sulaimani, Iraq – Civil Engineering students from Tishk International University (TIU) recently participated in an enriching site visit to the bustling Brusks Town construction project. The excursion, meticulously organized under the guidance of Mr. Ilham Ibrahim, a lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department at TIU, provided students with invaluable practical exposure to a large-scale construction undertaking. A Focus on Real-World Safety and Project Scope The visit commenced with a crucial briefing on site safety protocols, delivered by the project's responsible safety personnel. Emphasizing the paramount importance of adherence to safety regulations, the briefing covered essential aspects such as the use [...]

The Civil Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIUS) organized a scientific trip to Sulaimani General Construction Laboratory on May 22nd, 2023. The trip was supervised by Mr. Ilham Ibrahim and attended by 3rd and 4th grade Civil Engineering Department students at TIUS. The purpose of the visitation was to explain the quality control of the asphalt products that are used in roadways in Sulaimani and surrounding areas and explain the procedures of Marshal Mix Design of hot mix asphalt concrete. Asphalt section supervisor in SGCL, Engineer Mr. Chya Mohammed, discussed the essentials of good quality asphalt mixes and shared tips to [...]

December 13th, 2021, Tishk International University-Sulaimani, Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department has organized a seminar on “Tendering procedure under the light of the new applied rules in KRG” for the Civil Engineering students of the 4th grade. The seminar was presented by Mr. Awder Omer who is a licensed architect. The Seminar aimed to enhance the knowledge and the awareness of the contract documents under the updated rules and regulations that fresh Civil Engineering graduates needs the most.

December 12th 2021, Civil Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU) organized a Poster Presentation event for the second, third and fourth grade students. Different topics and projects were presented by the students in groups. The event included both presentation and practical projects which have been prepared by the students themselves. The event aimed to improve the ability of data collection, analysis and presentation of the students. The Event was supervised by Mr. Kaywan Othman from civil engineering department. The projects were evaluated by a group of the jury member from civil engineering department. The event was participated by civil [...]

Dec 06th, 2021, Civil Engineering Department at Tishk International University Sulaimani (TIUS) organized a scientific trip to Miran City. The aim of the trip was to introduce the students' methods and techniques of construction in Miran City and different building materials and admixtures that are in use in the construction site. The trip was supervised by Dr. Sardar Shareef from civil engineering department. During the Trip, the students were exposed to different stages of building construction, including foundation reinforcement, column, beam, slab and finishing components were also explained. The project supervisors provided all the safety measurements required on site to [...]

On 01 Dec 2021, Tishk International University Sulaimani - in cooperation with Cihan University - sulaimani organized a workshop entitled “Examination and Classification of Damaged Structures, and the Methods of their Solution”. The main purpose behind it was to introduce different techniques and methods used to rehabilitate the structural and architectural damages, to show the typical material diagnostic examinations namely, corrosion analysis, strength analysis, and the best methods used for strengthening and  sharing the results of experiment of strengthening for concrete by steel tube member technology. The workshop took place in Cihan University – Sulaimani. The workshop consisted of two [...]

Civil Engineering Department will host a workshop for academicians and students to improve their academic and research writing skills in English on November 3rd,2021 at 10:30 -13:30 in Conference hall at Tishk international University Sulaimani. The Research and Thesis Writing Workshop looks to help academicians and students manage the challenge of preparing their research and thesis in English. In the Workshop participants will work on: · Developing their general outline · Interpreting their research results · Presenting their conclusions · Constructing an effective introduction · Improving their language and style · Preparing their abstract The participation in the workshop is free [...]

On 19 Oct 2021, Civil Engineering Department at Tishk International University Sulaimani (TIUS) organized a scientific trip to Sharey Baban Project also known as (100 m). The trip aimed to introduce the construction steps of flexible pavement road construction including different engineering works during the construction. The trip was supervised by Mr. Shallaw and Mr. Adham. During the Trip different stages of highway construction was explained and students have exposed to different structures that are available in the construction and part of the highway system such as culvers and overpasses. And then different test that should be applied on the soil [...]