The University of Duhok, College of Spatial Planning and Applied Sciences Department of Spatial Planning The Joint Bachelor Degree Program in Spatial Planning University of Duhok- TU Dortmund University
Duhok University TU- Dortmund Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Muslih Duhoky Project leader: Prof. Dr. Ditwald Gruehn Head of Dept.: Dr. Maha Malaika Coordinator: Dr. Hasan Sinemillioglu
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The JOINT PLIQ/ TU-Dortmund- DUHOK
PLIQ (IRAQ PROJECT) PLIQ - Planning Education for Iraq
In February 2009 the German and Iraqi governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding on higher education. Five German universities were commissioned to develop specific cooperation with Iraqi partner universities. The Faculty of Spatial Planning at TU Dortmund was tasked to design education and research components in the field of Spatial Planning.
The project is part of the DAAD funded programme "Strategic Academic Partnership with Iraq".
During the first project phase from 2009 - 2011 the network between five partner universities has been established. The first group of 10 Bachelor students arrived in Dortmund to conduct their studies in Spatial Planning at TU Dortmund University, workshops were held to develop joint goals and strategies for a Bachelor in Planning education as well as three joint conferences which were organized in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
The second phase, of the PLIQ program started in 2012, it was dedicated to the establishment of a Bachelor Program in Spatial Planning at the University of Duhok in Iraq, starting in Autum 2012. Furthermore, joint research activities have been strengthened and successful cooperation such as the joint conferences, training programs have continued throughout.
The Department of Spatial Planning.
The Department of Spatial Planning (SP) in The University of Dohuk was established in June, 2007. The first group of postgraduate students was taken from Kurdistan's four governorates. They embarked on their studies leading to the degree of Higher Diploma in planning since April, 2007. SP started its M.Sc. program in 2009 and a Ph.D. program in 2012. The PhD program is active now including students who will continue their joint studies with TU- Dortmund and support the future need of spatial planning staff in the different specialties of the department.
The objectives
The prime aim of the Spatial Planning Department is to provide the Kurdistan Region with highly qualified spatial planners with different academic backgrounds to cater for the myriad of needs of the people of Kurdistan, and to keep a sustainable development transcending into a modern society of the 21st Century. To specify and prioritize the developmental short and long term needs of the Kurdish society both in local and regional spatial contexts. To draw up plans for sustainable development which account for and optimize between the different aspects of Land-use, social, economic, political, environmental, scientific, engineering, and educational issues, taking into consideration their conflicting demands in spatial geographic domains.
Bachelor Programme "Urban and Regional Planning"
The start of the Bachelor Programme in the University of Duhok was announced in autumn 2012 the first batch started their preparation courses in November.
The Faculty of Spatial Planning at TU Dortmund was founded in 1969, the first institution of this type in Germany. It pursues an interdisciplinary approach to planning, integrating all spatial levels. This planning philosophy has gained an exemplary national and international reputation, and is currently the biggest educational facility for spatial planners in Europe.
Within the joint project, the main task of the German and Iraqi – Kurdistan partner universities is to design a new Bachelor Programme for Spatial Planning Studies for Iraq. As the eight-semester programme "Urban and Regional Planning" is developed jointly by the German Faculty of Spatial Planning and the Iraqi universities of Baghdad, Diyala, Duhok and Mosul it benefits from the experiences of both countries. To ensure that it matches the Iraqi and Kurdistan demands. The curriculum. Consists of 18 Modules containing multi- disciplinary fields related to spatial planning.
The total number of the current students in all 4 stages of the study, plus the preparatory English basic stage is 107 students. The first group of 22 students will graduate in May 14th 2017.
The summer school
Every Year the 3rd year stage are accompanied by two lecturers to attend Summer Program studying "the Planning System in Germany" for 35 days in Germany- Dortmund. The program is part of the joint agreement between the two universities which enables the students to experience the German planning system as well as German higher education with TU Dortmund as exemplary institution of German higher learning.
The summer program consists of three parts:
- The first two weeks are in Tu-Dortmund attending lectures and excursions about planning systems in Germany
- The second part is in Berlin including a visit to the State Department
- The third part is in Hamburg related to Transportation Planning in Germany
The experience is a unique one for students and a successful opportunity for cultural and educational exchange.
Summer school 2015
Dr. Maha Al-Malaika : Head of Spatial Planning Department and Mr. Jambaly Abdullah accompanied the 24 students of the 3rd year stage to attend Summer Program studying "the Planning System in Germany" for 35 days in Germany- Dortmund from 15th May till 21st June.
Summer school 2016 Dr. Shreen Ismail and Mr. Ali Ibrahim accompanied the 11 students of the 3rd year stage to attend Summer Program studying "the Planning System in Germany" for 35 days in Germany-Dortmund from 15th April till 21st May.
Summer School 2018 Dr. Muhamed Jalal and Mr. Hussein Hamid with administrative Waad Doski and 28 students. of 3rd stage attended Summer Program studying "the Planning System in Germany" for 35 days in Germany-Dortmund from 15th May till 22nd June.
Training Program for teaching staff
Each year the staff members of the Spatial Planning department/ College of Spatial Planning and Applied Science attend a two week training program in TU-Dortmund University in Germany, as part of the PLIQ program under DAAD agreement with Duhok University. It includes intensive course of teaching methods, and discussions about the co- teaching activities between the two universities staff, as well as the online tutoring activity using the Moodle software. This training is useful for the staff to gain knowledge in new trends of teaching to enrich the Bachelor program of Spatial Planning with a joint certificate between Duhok and Tu-Dortmund universities.
The Staff Training Program 2015 The Staff Training Program 2016
Duration time: 10.09 - 19.09. 2015 Dortmund Duration time: 18.07-29.07.2016 Dortmund
Symposium January 8 – 12, 2018, Dortmund
Based on the invitation from DAAD and the Department of Spatial Planning, TU Dortmund University . As part of the Joint Bachelor Program between both Universities. The head of Spatial Planning department Dr. Maha Malaika with 13 staff members from Duhok University, and five newly graduates accompanied by the general directors of Physical Planning, Municipalities, and Duhok Municipality, spent a five day symposium in Germany TU- Dortmund University .The program consisted of scientific research , CO- teaching discussions and excursions. Two Key notes speeches were delivered by Professor Prof. Dr. Dietwald Gruehn and Dr. Maha Malaika , then the participants discussed four different planning topics in groups.
Satial Planning Department Staff members
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Masters |
TU- Dortmund |
Dr. Maha J. Malaiaka Dr. Muhammed Jalal Noori Dr. Shreen Younis Ismael Dr. Nasreen Barwari Dr. Obey Al-Wattar Dr. Jian Hassanpour Dr. Mohamad Aqiqi PhD Students Mrs. Ayhan Jamal |
Mr. Hussein Hamid Mr. Jambally Abdullah Mr. Pires Husam A. Mr. Qaidar Namo Mrs. Perjeen Safar M. Mr. Ali Ibrahim M. Mrs Diman Al-Doski
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Dr. Hasan Sinemillioglu Dr. Volker Kreibich Prof. Dr. Einhard Schmidt Kallert Dr. Shahadat Hossein Dr. Bryce Lawrence Dr. Heike Wendt
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Scientific Committee Members / Department of Spatial Planning
Dr. Maha AlMalika: Head of Department
Dr. Hasan Sinemillioglu: TU- Dortmund Coordinator
Dr. Muhammed Jalal Aldeen: Member
Dr. Nesreen Barwari: Member
Dr. Shireen Younis: Member
Dr. Jian Hassanpour: Member
2nd Graduation Group of 2017-2018
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Students Names |
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Mohammed Abdullah Younis |
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Alaa Masoud Mahmood |
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Lava NashwanRamziBaban |
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Shavger Ahmed Ali |
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Ava Mohammed Salih Hameed |
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Penaz Spendary |
7 |
Majeed Arshad Mohammed |
8 |
Somaz Taher Hamad Ameen |
9 |
Nawar Saeed Khdhir Al-Khalaf |
10 |
Solin Othman Abozayd |
11 |
Rafi Miran Yousif |
2nd Graduation group 2016-2017 Summer School
1st Graduated Group 2016-2017
Students Names 1st Graduation Group of 2016-2017
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Students Names Ali Hussein Hasan |
12 |
Students Names Ehsan Sadiq Muhsen |
2 |
Nwivan Nechirvan Ahmed |
13 |
Khaled Khedir Ahmmed |
3 |
Jameel Nawaf Hasan |
14 |
Zana Norori Ahmed |
4 |
Areen Abdulkhaliq Sabri |
15 |
Ismail Salih Tahir |
5 |
Dakhel Saedo Hamoo |
16 |
Dilwar Jamel Muhammed |
6 |
Mand Mahmood Hamoo |
17 |
Saadow Haji Hamoo |
7 |
Frat Khalaf Kuti |
18 |
Sherzad Rasheed Mirza |
8 |
Vajeen Kawa Mahmood |
19 |
Jamil Kemo Alias |
9 |
Saeed Saleem Sabree |
20 |
Mohammed Jarallah Hammo |
10 |
Vaheen Ezzat Findi |
21 |
Sadeeq Khdher Khalaf |
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Khonav Zeerak Azezkhan Basil Haji Gerdo |
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Hozan Faris Rasheed |
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