The University of Human Development celebrated its annual Spring Scientific and Cultural Festival on 22nd April 2025. It commenced with the presence of the university’s president, presidential council members, lecturers, employees, students with their friends and families, and other visitors. It took place at the UHD campus in Sulaymaniyah.

The event featured scientific and technological innovations from UHD students and lecturers, live traditional Kurdish music, horse riding shows, martial arts including karate and gymnastics, homemade food and drinks, local products, arts, and crafts. It also included a section for health tests conducted by students from the College of Health Sciences, along with a showcase for the latest academic publications of UHD lecturers.

Canopy tents were set up around the event venue, where participants displayed their items, and an area was arranged in the middle of the event square for various performances and activities.

The University’s President, Professor Dr Mariwan Ahmed Rasheed, who was accompanied by the President’s Assistant for Scientific Affairs, Professor Dr Anwar Muhammed Faraj, the President’s Assistant for Financial Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr Hiwa Abubakir Ali, along with the deans of UHD colleges, cut the ribbon across the gateway. The ceremony officially began. The president then toured the area and spoke to the participants who stood by their items displayed for visitors.

Live music filled the air, and the visitors appeared to be enjoying their time. The festive atmosphere uplifted the mood of everyone present. The opening portion of the festival featured a piece of music and a poem performed by a young child.

The Spring Annual Festival at UHD creates an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and the skills they acquire from their coursework. It is a social occasion that brings students, their families, and friends together for a day of fun and entertainment while also allowing them to explore the UHD campus.

Spring is keenly felt and enjoyed at UHD. The campus is situated at a high altitude and close to the mountains, where the cool spring breeze flows from behind the mountains, reaching the campus untainted by pollutants.

The event promotes community spirit and important values of cooperation and working for the benefit of all. The effort aims to create an environment where students and lecturers, families and friends, current students, and alumni can gather, spending a joyful day together. It offers current students a break from their year-long studies and examinations while also helping them refresh before their final examinations, which are scheduled to take place next month