The Institute for Kurdish Higher Studies (IKHS) held its second International Founding Conference in Dresden, at the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum.
The two-day event brought together academics, politicians, and experts from various countries to engage in comprehensive discussions on the vision, educational model, and academic structure of the planned International Kurdish University Dresden (IKHS.DE).
The conference began yesterday with a reception. Opening speeches were delivered by IKHS President Younes Bahram and Prof. Dr. Christoph Scholz, both emphasizing the institution’s aim to strengthen international cooperation in higher education.
The event was attended by Iraqi Kurdistan Region Minister of Higher Education Dr. Aram Mohammed, Saxony’s Minister of Education Sebastian Gemkow, Slemani Governor Dr. Haval Abu Bakr, Dresden Mayor Dirk Hilbert, and numerous academics.
At the end of the day, a cultural program created a warm atmosphere among participants, featuring musical performances by Şivan Perwer, Dilo Doğan, Cevat Merwanî, and Sebastian Römer.
Today’s sessions opened with speeches by IKHS President Younes Bahram and Dastan Jamal. Presentations on the university’s founding vision and educational model were delivered by Lezgin Botan, Prof. Dr. Christoph Scholz, Prof. Dr. Pola Khanga, and Dr. Selim Temo.
Sessions evaluating the university’s academic programs and institutional structure included contributions from Dr. Sakar Ibrahim, Dr. Hama Saeed Mahwi, Dr. Sivan Saeed, Dr. Masoud Rostami, Dr. Khabat Farhad, and Dr. Khaldoun Alnabwani.
Following lunch, workshops and discussion panels were held, during which academics shared their proposals on the university’s program structure. The final session of the day took place in plenary format.
At the closing of the conference, IKHS officials emphasized that the Dresden gathering was not merely an academic event but also a historic milestone marking the institutional and academic foundation of the International Kurdish University.
They stated that participants’ insights would guide the development of the university’s academic framework.
The International Kurdish University Dresden (IKHS.DE), planned to begin operations in 2026, will offer instruction in Kurdish, German, and English. The university aims to provide undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as Kurdology, literature, history, sociology, art, and engineering.
Through this project, IKHS seeks to establish a sustainable and internationally recognized academic model for Kurdish higher education.