Around 200 Students Compete in Faculty Heats and Grand Finale

On Tuesday, February 10, 2025, the Career Development Center (CDC) , in collaboration with the Dean of Students and various faculties at Tishk International University, successfully organized the 2nd TIU Genius Competition at Ibn Sina Hall, New Dentistry Building.

The competition brought together around 200 students, along with faculty deans, heads of departments, and academic staff, creating a vibrant and intellectually engaging atmosphere.


Competition Format and Topics

The event was conducted using the Kahoot platform and covered a wide range of topics including:

  • IQ

  • History

  • Kurdistan

  • TIU rankings and accreditations

  • General knowledge

The competition aimed to enhance students’ critical thinking, knowledge, and interactive learning experience.


Two-Phase Structure

The competition was structured in two main phases:

  1. Faculty Heats – Each faculty selected its top-performing student

  2. Grand Finale (General Genius Competition) – Finalists competed at the university level


Winners and Awards

At the conclusion of the competition, Shwkatbag Edris Shwkit from the Faculty of Dentistry secured first place and was awarded by his faculty dean, Dr. Omar Naqishbandi, in recognition of his outstanding performance. Awards were also presented to the second and third place winners.


Commitment to Academic Excellence

The event, organized under the supervision of Heersh Omar Faraj, Head of the Career Development Center (CDC), reflects TIU’s commitment to promoting academic excellence, student engagement, and a culture of knowledge and competition within the university community.

Keywords: TIU Genius Competition, Career Development Center, Dean of Students, Kahoot, Ibn Sina Hall, Faculty of Dentistry