As part of its Interactive Design for Healthcare course, students from the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) attended a workshop on digital accessibility at Mada – Qatar Assistive Technology Center. The CSE course, delivered by Dr. Dena Al-Thani, assistant professor at CSE, highlights the importance of accessible digital content for persons with disabilities and the elderly. The workshop at Mada enhanced participants’ learning experience, providing them with opportunities to engage with real-world applications and technologies.

Dr. Alexandra Butler, Principal Investigator at QBRI, talks about efforts to tackle diabetes in Qatar. 

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In line with its commitment to stimulating intellectual debates on contemporary Islamic issues, the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently hosted Dalia Mogahed, an American scholar of Egyptian origin, for a public discussion. 

As part of its commitment to providing essential educational and research training, the College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently held public seminars covering topics at the cutting-edge of biomedical sciences and precision medicine.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2019 during a ceremony held at Qatar National Convention Centre on Saturday, May 4, attended by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, and Chairperson of HBKU’s Board of Trustees.
 

The College of Science and Engineering (CSE), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), hosted its Annual Research Open Day 2019, which aimed to nurture scientific research while creating an integrated ecosystem that encourages the exchange of innovative work. 

The event, which concluded today, aimed to instill in the HBKU community a spirit of research and highlight CSE as a leading research and knowledge hub where scholars, researchers, and industry partners will come together to exchange ideas, share findings, and discuss future collaborations.  

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), conducted a series of community outreach activities and events to mark World Autism Awareness Month – observed throughout the month of April – and raise autism awareness among the wider community. 

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in communication and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behavior. Early diagnosis and behavioral rehabilitation are key to easing the effects of autism. 

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently hosted the First Symposium on Neurodegenerative Diseases: Innovations in Biomarker Discovery Towards Personalized Medicine, which provided a comprehensive overview of the development and discovery of biomarkers to treat neurodegenerative diseases.

Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), is to host a Creative Space Fair on Saturday, April 27. The fair aims to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines among children, teenagers, and adults through innovative learning activities. 

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently hosted events to mark World Parkinson’s Day and raise awareness about the disease among the wider community.