Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) hosted this year’s Academic Network for Development Dialogue (ANDD) Conference, in collaboration with Qatar University (QU), Al-Quds University (AQU) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA). Held May 15 at HBKU’s Minaretein building, the conference attracted academics and practitioners for robust discourse concerning the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), witnessed Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) successfully inaugurate the 17th World Congress of Bioethics in Doha today - the first edition of this touchstone event to be held in the Arab World.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) wrapped up Autism Awareness Month with a dedicated emphasis on community engagement and outreach across Qatar. Throughout April, QBRI reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to raising awareness and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through different types of activities. These included collaboration with state schools and Qatar Foundation (QF) entities to raise awareness among different age groups.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will host the 17th World Congress of Bioethics. Organized by the Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) and World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), the global health initiative of Qatar Foundation, the theme of this year’s event is “Religion, Culture and Global Bioethics.”

The Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) hosted the International Electrotechnical Commission, Technical Committee 82 - Workgroup 2 Photovoltaic (PV) Modules (IEC TC82 WG2) for a series of meetings from April 21 to 25. This was the first time these meetings took place in Doha, with approximately 60  attendees from 10 different countries participating in person, with more following proceedings online.

Q-CTRL, a global leader in developing useful quantum technologies through quantum control infrastructure software, today announced it is partnering with Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Science and Engineering (CSE) to build the next generation quantum workforce in Qatar through world-class quantum education and software. 

This announcement coincides with Q-CTRL’s CEO, Professor Michael J Biercuk, speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum hosted by Bloomberg.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) has launched a new app at this year’s annual Doha International Book Fair. Ejaz is a breakthrough for literary development that connects readers with literature and academic contributions by authors and scholars from around the world in both Arabic and English. 

Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), and the Chairperson of HBKU Board of Trustees, witnessed Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) commemorate the Class of 2024 in a graduation ceremony that reinforced education as an essential instrument at the root of a culture of peace and the protection of humanity.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) will offer its entire catalog for sale to the public at this year’s Doha International Book Fair. Taking place from May 9-18, the publishing house will also offer  readers opportunities  to engage with their favorite authors during book signing sessions and scheduled meet-and-greets. 

The Neurological Disorder Research Center (NDRC) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) have embarked on a comprehensive joint study on  genetic factors involved in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).