Department: Civil Engineering
The workshop in brief: Other information about the Event:
The workshop featured distinguished speakers Mr. Rebwar Rasul Aziz, MSc in Law, and Mr. Ahmed Al-Talabany, a PhD student from the University of Nottingham, UK.
Mr. Rebwar, who is visually impaired, shared his firsthand experiences navigating urban environments, highlighting the challenges visually impaired individuals face.
Mr. Ahmed delved into the latest advancements in navigation technologies specifically designed to improve the mobility and independence of people with visual impairments.
Participants: +40 Participants, including academic staff, engineers and Students
Place: Tishk International University_ Sulaimani Conference Hall
First Session
10:30 – 10:35 Welcoming Speech
10:35– 11:00 First Speech by Rebwar Rasul Aziz, MSc in Law and discussion
11:00 – 11:05 Question and Answer
Second Session
11:05 – 11:07 brief about the session
11:07 – 11:45 Second Speech by Mr. Ahmed Al-Talabany, a PhD student from the University of Nottingham, UK.
11:45 – 12:00 Concluding Remark and Question and Answer
Presenters & Organizers certificate distribution
12:05 End of the workshop with a LUNCH.
The speakers of the workshop are.
Mr. Rebwar Rasul Aziz- MSc in Law,
Mr. Ahmed Al-Talabany-Nottingham University
Mr.Arya Atta- TIUS- Moderator
1. Enhanced Knowledge of Navigation Technologies: Participants gained exposure to the latest developments in navigation technologies designed to assist visually impaired people.
2. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: By bringing together civil engineers and computer engineers, the workshop facilitated collaboration between disciplines crucial for developing navigation technologies.
3. Identification of Research Needs: Through presentations and discussions, the workshop likely helped identify current gaps and future research directions in the field of navigation technologies for the visually impaired.
4. Potential for Technology Implementation:
5. Increased Awareness and Advocacy: By hosting this international workshop, Tishk University likely raised awareness of the challenges faced by visually impaired people in navigation. This can lead to increased advocacy for the development and implementation of assistive technologies, promoting greater inclusion for all.
