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Safety and Regulations  

Safety

While at UHD, you need to look after yourself and be aware of your health and safety. You also need to behave responsibly toward others so that everyone stays safe and healthy and is protected from danger. So, all students must:

-          follow all the health and safety guidelines,

-          use the facilities and equipment in a safe manner and according to the guidelines,

-          ask the staff for information and advice if they are not sure or cannot use the item in question properly,

-          report any hazards or risks to the staff such as broken windows, any problems with the circuit system that may cause electric shock or problems with food and drinks,

-          follow the procedures in case of emergency or evacuation,

-          do not bring any items to the campus that can cause harm or injury such as weapons, knives or toxic materials, and

-          follow the common sense of health and safety if you face a problem for which you cannot find guidance or get advice.

The university has a walk-in clinic for minor health problems. It is free of charge for students and open during the working hours. So please do not hesitate to use the service when needed.

We care about you and your well-being and we want you to have a wonderful time while you are at UHD.

Regulations

The policies, rules and regulations of the University of Human Development (UHD):

-          Alcohol: Alcohol is not allowed on UHD premises. Failure to follow the rule will lead to disciplinary actions.

-          Bribery and fraud: Bribery and fraud are forbidden in all forms.

-          Complaints: It is the student’s right to report their problems to the administrative staff at their departments.

-          Data protection: Students’ information is protected and treated as confidential.

-          Disabled students: Necessary facilities are provided for students with learning disabilities.

-          Equality: All students must be treated equally regardless of gender, race, religion or ethnicity.

-          Facilities: Necessary learning facilities are provided at the university’s academic departments, each department according to its needs.

-          Harassment: Harassment and bullying are against the law and there will be severe consequences for perpetrators.

-          Illness: Students must report illness to their departments to obtain permission.

-          Library: The university’s library is open on working days from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

-          Migration: The university provides the Student Support Letter to be used at the government offices for residence permits and settlement.

-          No smoking: Smoking (cigarette, vape, hookah) is not allowed on UHD premises.

-          Plagiarism: Students will receive information about the university’s policy regarding plagiarism from their supervisors before they are given writing assignments.

-          Research: Research is the centrepiece of the university’s academic activities. Teaching staff members are required to publish research articles in national and international journals, and they are expected to involve their students in research activities. 

Vision and Mission

University of Human Development (UHD) endeavours to positively contribute to the educational and economic development of local communities and society as a whole. It works to maintain its quality leadership among private universities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and highlights its name in the academic world. UHD is committed to maintaining high academic standards, enhancing the quality of teaching, learning and research to serve the local, national and international communities, and developing programmes supporting the university's mission. UHD creates the best opportunities for its students to develop themselves and to realise their intellectual, academic, and professional potential so that they become productive and responsible citizens. We at UHD are committed to high quality teaching, scholarly work, academic and professional programmes, and a great level of university-students interaction. We work toward our common goals with other universities and academic institutions and we value teamwork, participation, and diversity of ideas and perspectives.

UHD’s core values:

The University of Human Development seeks to achieve its goals through the following core values:

• Social and Moral Values:
  • UHD is committed to social and moral values at the highest level inspired by Islamic teachings and humanitarian ideals.
• Environment and Scientific Application:
  • UHD is committed to securing an educational environment for the students that encourage progressive thinking, comprehending modern technology, and paying attention to the practical side for each specialty.
• Quality:
  • UHD is committed to high scientific and educational standards by developing the educational process, scientific research, and community mobilization. We will work to maintain our quality leadership among private universities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and highlight UHD’s name in the academic world.
• Creativity and Perfection:
  • UHD works persistently to achieve academic perfection. As stated in UHD’s guidelines, we support scientific excellence, cultural advancement, proficiency, skills and talents.
• Serving Society:
  • UHD consolidates its relationships with the society and the social establishment by serving, developing and supporting the society with knowledge and by joint projects with the government institutions.
• Humanity:
  • Inspired by the collective term ‘humanity’, UHD strongly believes in mutual respect among human beings regardless of their belief, race, colour, sex and economic background.
• Academic Freedom:
  • The university encourages openness and dialogue and emphasises on justice, equity, and academic freedom.
• Cooperation:
  • UHD inculcates teamwork, team building, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.
• Curriculum Development:
  • UHD utilises updated curricula to equip students with the most recent thoughts and inputs on their selected fields of study, and also encourages graduates to pursue postgraduate studies at UHD or other universities.
• CSOs, CBS and NGOs:
  • UHD desires to work in partnership with local and international civil society organisations, community-based organisations and non-governmental organisations to achieve mutual goals and objectives.
• Institutional Accountability:
  • The sense of corporate responsibility and accountability are essential conditions for achieving the university’s goals and missions.