National Sport Day was first held in Qatar in 2012 and it provides an excellent opportunity to unite the country’s residents to take part in fun sporting activities.

But there is another essential aspect to National Sport Day. It is the timely chance to promote healthy living and raise awareness of why an active and sensible lifestyle is important in keeping diseases at bay.

The Dean of the College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Dr. Leslie A. Pal, recently attended a meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of the International Public Policy Association (IPPA) hosted by KU Leuven University, Belgium. During the meeting, Dr. Pal was elected as Vice-President of the IPPA, an organization widely regarded as the main international association of public policy scholars and researchers.

The College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently held an admissions-driven outreach activity, which highlighted its degree programs and study options. As with the wider HBKU network, CHLS’ admissions campaign is designed to attract local talent and international candidates as well as provide key program information for prospective students. All CHLS faculty and administration were present at the event to allow prospective student-faculty interaction.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU), part of Qatar Foundation, newest college recently concluded its information session for prospective students. In keeping with other colleges, the College of Public Policy (CPP) has staged a series of outreach activities to highlight degree programs and study options. Prospective students had an opportunity to meet with faculty to learn more about the programs delivered by CPP and the admission requirements.

The College of Islamic Studies (CIS), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), hosted a Winter Intensive School as part of the Madrasa Discourses Project in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, United States. The Winter Intensive, open to Madrasa graduates from India and Pakistan, took place from December 25-30, 2019 in Doha.

The ability of governments to respond to external shocks with agility and resilience will provide the foundations for the College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) panel discussion at Doha Forum 2019. 

An associate professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Science and Engineering (CSE) recently participated in the Kuwait Digital Health Conference – an annual meet-up that seeks to raise awareness on the role of health informatics and address the trials and rewards of digital health solutions. The conference saw Dr. Mowafa Househ speak on the topics of Engaging and Empowering Patients: Now it is Personal and Enhancing Patient Safety through Informatics. Joining him at the conference were Dr. Luis Luque and Dr.

The Middle Eastern Studies Department (MESD) of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has announced a call for papers ahead of its first Middle East conference.

A faculty member from the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is contributing to proceedings at the ongoing Doha International Conference on Disability and Development.

What inspired you to join HBKU’s College of Public Policy?

I felt that joining HBKU would provide excellent opportunities for advancing my career and research interests. I’m therefore looking forward to spending more time undertaking research, particularly in partnership with colleagues from across the university. In return, I’m excited about making an immediate contribution to the work of the College of Public Policy (CPP).