Zarqa Parvez, instructor in the Middle Eastern Studies department, discusses two concepts that have contributed to shaping the 21st century: "othering" and "belonging"

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Qatar’s transition from Education for a New Era (ENE) reforms to a Ministry-based education system provided the context for a recent talk organized by the College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU).

Dr. Leslie Pal, Dean of CPP, talks about the importance of good and effective governance in efforts to achieve the UN sustainable development goals.

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Dr. Anis Ben Brik, associate professor at the College of Public Policy, explores the role of SDGs in advancing development in the Arab World with education being a key driver for policy reformation.

On February 20, the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in association with the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre, hosted Sir Bruce Robertson for a colloquium on litigation and legal ethics in a globalized world. Sir Bruce has served as a judge of the Qatar International Court since 2013. A native of New Zealand, he was a judge of the Court of Appeal of New Zealand and previously of the High Court.  He continues to sit in various Pacific jurisdictions, holding a number of statutory and advisory roles.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has solidified its academic and research efforts with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it has signed with the Brookings Doha Center (BDC).

The MoU will underline areas of mutual benefit and develops a cooperative framework designed to facilitate scholarly exchanges, internships, and BDC-HBKU activities. In doing so, both entities will have a steadfast commitment towards supporting Qatar’s National Vision 2030. 

Mazen Alfarhan, reviser and trainer at TII, part of CHSS, discusses the growing importance of interpreters in healthcare. 

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A number of issues shaping and surrounding the platform economy provided the basis for a colloquium held on February 19 at the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU).

In keeping with its vision to enrich society through transformative educational experiences, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) commemorated the World Day for Social Justice with a public talk.

“The right to quality education is, I believe, the perfect path to bridge the gap between different cultures and to reconcile various civilizations. Without this right, the values of liberty, justice, and equality will have no meaning. Ignorance is by far the biggest danger and threat to humankind.” 
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser