Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) is an ardent supporter of literature and learning, which is why this International Day of Education, the publishing house is taking the opportunity to emphasize the power of literature as an impactful tool for positive change. First proclaimed by UNESCO in 2018,  this year’s theme is  “Learning  For Lasting  Peace ” and emphasizes the importance of  combating the alarming rise of conflict fueled by discrimination, racism, xenophobia, misinformation, and an all-too-high number of other hate-fueled attitudes.

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16) and its focus on peace, justice, and strong institutions provided the foundations for the College of Public Policy’s (CPP) recent Policython competition. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Science and Engineering (CSE) partnered with IE School of Science & Technology’s Impact Xcelerator to host the Healthcare and Technology Collider roundtable, which produced a wealth of formidable starting points for research to improve healthcare with AI and new technologies.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) has opened the submission cycle for its annual Art Omi Writers Residency. Organized in partnership with the esteemed educational center Art Omi, both organizations will select an aspiring Arab writer and guide them through a  once in a lifetime  opportunity to hone their craft among other educators and peers from the publishing industry in a fully immersive environment. The successful candidate will attend the Art Omi Writers Residency  in Ghent, New York, for a month-long program.  

Musherib’s M7 Gallery became a hub of innovative ideas and forward-thinking as it hosted the College of Public Policy’s (CPP) much-anticipated Policy Labs event. The gathering marked the culmination of three months of intensive work by CPP students, who took on the challenge of designing experimental policy solutions for a range of pressing social issues.

Huawei Technologies and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) celebrated a significant milestone in their collaboration with the inauguration of the Huawei HBKU AI ICT Academy Lab. This state-of-the-art facility represents a fusion of innovation and education, solidifying the fostering of technological advancements and nurturing talent in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Islamic Studies (CIS) collaborated with Khalil Center to organize a panel discussion featuring international experts in Islamic psychology to explore the impact of various educational programs in the field.

The Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Thani Center for Muslim Contribution to Civilization at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Islamic Studies (CIS) hosted Dr. Mohammad Al-Majali, Professor, Qatar University for a public lecture on the significance of Palestine to Islamic civilization.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) recently hosted a policy dialogue roundtable to discuss the World Bank’s latest Afghanistan Development Update. 

The Translation and Interpreting Institute’s (TII) Language Center at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), has opened registration for its Spring 2024 language courses.