Researchers from Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS), Sidra Medicine, and the Brandenburg Medical School conducted a study utilizing the genomic data and serum samples of 800 Qatar-based participants to identify variation in certain immune genes that can affect the production of antibodies that cause allergic reactions to otherwise harmless substances.

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), continues to leverage its advanced expertise to support national investments in renewable energy infrastructure.

The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) was an academic partner of the 2022 Harvard University Muslim Alumni (HUMA) Islamic Finance Conference. It was held on the Harvard campus on October 21-22 under the theme Waqf and Philanthropic Foundations: Shared Values for Socio-Economic Development.  

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and the Lean Construction Institute-Qatar (LCI-Q) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and education that enhances the adoption of ‘Lean  Construction’ in Qatar.

The College of Public Policy (CPP) and College of Islamic Studies (CIS) recently had the opportunity to showcase the first-year findings and progress of their collaborative research project “SDG Education and Global Citizenship in Qatar” at the International Workshop on Public Policy (IWPP). Organized by the International Public Policy Association (IPPA), the IWPP’s third edition was held from June 28-30 in Budapest, Hungary. 

The College of Public Policy (CPP) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Policy and Development Studies at Ethiopia’s Hawassa University to establish their collaboration in research, exchange, and supervision. 

Dr. Logan Cochrane, Associate Professor at CPP, visited Hawassa University in July. During the visit, he finalized the MoU and outlined a set of activities for collaboration for the coming academic year 2022-2023.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) hosted a public discussion with the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, on June 9. Her talk emphasized the protection of conflict-affected children as a central pillar of human rights, peace and security, peacebuilding, development, and humanitarian agendas. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and Seashore Group have agreed on a pilot program to implement and test one of the university’s major research innovations - QKONs - in a commercial environment and within the local community. 

Aiming to advance high-impact innovation in sustainable energy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will collaborate with Iberdrola Innovation Middle East (ME) on research and development in the area of cybersecurity for the smart grid. 

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), signed on March 13, a joint cooperation agreement with Al Sulaiteen Group of Companies, on the sidelines of the 9th Qatar International Agricultural and Environmental Exhibition 2022 held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.