UOD – April 13, 2026 | University Press Office (UNPO) —
On the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites, the University of Duhok invites academics and researchers to participate in the TRANSITION Webinar for the International Day of Monuments and Sites 2026, organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ funded TRANSITION project.

The webinar will take place online on April 17, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (local time) via Zoom.

Webinar Focus

The session will explore the role of cultural heritage in contexts affected by conflict, fragility, and social transformation, with particular focus on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Yemen. It will also introduce the TRANSITION podcast series, “Conversations Around Cultural Heritage,” which promotes accessible dialogue on the value of heritage in contemporary societies.

Key Speakers and Agenda Highlights

The webinar will feature distinguished international experts and project partners, including:

• Dr. Dilshad Abduljabbar Haleem, Vice President of the UOD, and TRANSITION project Scientific Coordinator – Presentation of the TRANSITION Project
• Dr. Sonia Bombico, researcher at the University of Évora – Overview of the TRANSITION Podcast: “Conversations Around Cultural Heritage”
• Dr. Ghiath Rammo, researcher at Sapienza University of Rome – Dialogue as a Tool to Understanding (In)tangible Heritage: The Case of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
• Dr. Haifa Mackawee, professor at the University of Aden – Living Heritage in Yemen: The City of Aden

Participation and Registration

Participants are invited to join the webinar by registering through the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lnIqOn5HRCGISi6ZMLjArg#/registration

Get in touch through: [email protected]

Strategic Relevance

This event aligns with UOD’s Strategic Plan (2023–2038), particularly its priorities of:

• Advancing international academic collaboration
• Strengthening research capacity in post-conflict contexts
• Supporting interdisciplinary and global knowledge exchange

Through initiatives like TRANSITION, the University of Duhok continues to contribute to global efforts in safeguarding cultural heritage and fostering dialogue across societies.

University Press Office – April 13, 2026