Launch of the Kurdistan Educational Seismic Observatory (KESO)

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Faculty:Engineering
Department: Civil Engineering
Type of the workshop: International workshop

The workshop in brief: Other information about the Event:
In collaboration with Bauhaus University-Weimar, the Kurdistan Educational Seismic Observatory (KESO) was officially inaugurated on October 26th, 2023, marking a milestone in the field of seismic research and natural hazard assessment.

Participants: staff participants and students.

Date and time: October 26th, 2023
Place: On campus (Tishk International University), Conference Hall 302, Education Building

Session topics: 
• Introduction
• Presentation
• Panel
• Question and answer

Presenters names and affiliations:
Dr. Omar Qarani
Dr. Agrin Abdulla
Dr. Lars

Outcome of the workshop:
The event received extensive media coverage, with numerous television channels and media outlets spreading the news to the public. In addition to the distinguished guests, the audience included structural designers from the industry, academics, and students, all of whom recognize the importance of KESO in advancing seismic research and hazard preparedness in the region.
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