June 30, 2026 | University Press Office (UNPO) – The College of City and Regional Planning (CCRP) at the University of Duhok (UOD) is pleased to announce an upcoming international seminar titled "Building Kurdistan's Future: Lessons from Sweden on Human-Centered Planning, Cultural Heritage, and Urban Quality." We cordially invite all UOD faculty members, planning practitioners, researchers, and students to attend this significant academic event.

This specialized seminar will be presented by Dr. Karim Najar from Karlstad University, Sweden. The seminar will focus extensively on practical examples from Swedish cities, exploring how they successfully implement modern planning laws, adopt human-centered planning approaches and establish architectural standards and urban environments that protect local identity and cultural heritage.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
• Location: Peshmerga Hall (Student Center), University of Duhok
• Speaker: Dr. Karim Najar from Karlstad University, Sweden.

It is worth mentioning that this event reflects the University of Duhok’s ongoing commitment to fostering international academic collaboration and enhancing the analytical capabilities of the planning community.

Your presence would greatly honor us as we explore advanced paths toward sustainable regional development together.

University Press Office, June 30, 2026