In recognition of World No Tobacco Day, the Faculty of Nursing – Nursing Department at Tishk International University was launched a dedicated Anti-Tobacco Awareness Workshop on May 26, 2025. This initiative was part of a broader effort to educate students, faculty, staff, and the wider community about the severe health risks associated with tobacco use and the benefits of living a tobacco-free life.

📅 Date: May 26, 2025
📍 Venue: Main Entrance, Main Building
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Tobacco continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable illness and death worldwide. Through this event, TIU aims to amplify global efforts in reducing tobacco consumption by offering a platform for education, dialogue, and support. The program will feature expert-led presentations, personal testimonies from individuals who have faced and overcome smoking addiction, and practical advice on how to quit.

Interactive exhibits, including a poster exhibition and advisory tables,  also provided engaging learning experiences and access to important cessation resources.

This awareness campaign serves not only as a preventive health initiative but also as a commitment to cultivating a healthier university environment. We invite all members of the TIU community to attend, participate, and join us in advocating for a smoke-free future.

Event Agenda
Date Hour Event
26/05/2025  
Welcome by Host: M.Sc. Goran N. Saleh (Organizer of the EVENT)
9:30-10:00 am Opening Ceremony by

  1. Assistant Prof.Dr. Idris Hadi, Head of Board of Trustees Of TIU
  2. Assistant Prof.Dr Sultan T. Abu-Orabithe President, Tishk International University
  3. Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir.  Vice President for Academic Affairs 
Welcome Speech and Define the Event by

 Prof. Dr. Hiwa Banna, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing,
And Asst. Prof. Dr. Dara Al-Banna

Session I
10:10 -10:30 am First Presenter: Dr. Sanger Ahmed
(Current Situation on Smoking)
10:30 -10:50 am Second Presenter: Dr. Galawezh Obaid
(New Research and Hot topics on Smoking)
Session II

Presentation by Faculty Members

11:00-11:15 am M.Sc. Student Hilal Faruq(how to quit Smoking)
11:15-11:25 am Mr. Muhammed Harem (My Life Journey with Smoking)
11:25-11:40 am Miss Hanan Azad (Effects of Smoking on Pregnancy) and Miss Shaima (Effects of Smoking on Child)
11:40 am Coffee break
Session III
12:00 am– 01:30 pm Poster exhibition, and Table of Advancing