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University of Duhok Medical Student Wins Recognition for Publishing Psychology Book “Katharsis”

May 27, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

UOD Leadership Commends Student Talent and Academic Creativity

📍 UOD – May 26, 2025 | University Press Office (UNPO) | The University of Duhok proudly celebrated the achievement of Mohammed Fakher Ibraheem, a student from the College of Medicine, for authoring a book on psychology titled “Katharsis”—a significant accomplishment reflecting student innovation and academic engagement beyond the classroom.

During an official meeting at the university presidency, UOD President Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi received the student and expressed his admiration for this achievement. He commended Fakher’s ability to write such a thoughtful and impactful book while still pursuing demanding medical studies.

Dr. Atrushi, accompanied by the Vice President for Students Affairs, Dr. Nabaz Ibraheem Mohammed, and the Dean of the College of Medicine, Dr. Dildar Haji Musa, emphasized that UOD is proud to support student-driven initiatives that contribute to science, mental health awareness, and academic excellence.

📖 About the Book “Catharsis”
Exploring Psychological Themes Through Fiction

Mohammed Fakher’s novel Catharsis is a psychological allegory set in a city ruled by a dictator named Hugo, who controls people’s hearts and emotions. The story follows Enma, a rebel who challenges this emotional oppression by leading a coup against the regime. Through this narrative, the book explores themes of psychological freedom, resistance, and the restoration of human emotion.

🎯 Strategic Relevance to UOD Vision 2023–2038

📢 University Press Office – May 26, 2025
📝 Reported by: Hussein Ismael Mohammed, Fatima Mahmood Ali

 

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