Dr. Ahmad M. Hasnah, President of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), attended the opening of the new Islamic Finance Centre at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, along with the Rector of the University, Dr. Galym Mutanov, and Vice-Chairman of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Board, Yernur Rysmagambetov, on May 15, 2019. The inauguration of the Islamic Finance Centre took place in cooperation with HBKU, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and the AIFC. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently travelled to Kuwait City to meet with representatives from Kuwait University and explore its facilities, graduate programs, and future collaborations. Faisal Al-Mohannadi, senior student engagement supervisor, met with Dr. Ali Al-Namy, dean of student affairs, and Mr. Salman Al-Anzi, assistant dean for student services, at the Deanship of Student Affairs at Kuwait University. Dr. Al-Namy provided a comprehensive overview of the role student affairs plays in ensuring the effective management of student unions and clubs.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) yesterday hosted a launch event at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) to showcase its new graduate programs to the wider community. As a multidisciplinary institution, HBKU has expanded its academic offerings with the introduction of eight new academic programs across six of its colleges. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation, announced the official launch of eight unique graduate degrees across all six of its colleges. The multidisciplinary degrees will open for Fall 2019 admissions as of Saturday, May 18.

The initial announcement was made by Dr. Ahmad M. Hasnah, president of HBKU, at this year’s graduation ceremony, which witnessed 173 graduates from 43 countries conferred with HBKU degrees. This marked the fifth graduation ceremony since the university was founded in 2010.

A graduate at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently received an award for his thesis during the International Conference on Applied Language and Translation Studies (ICALTS) in Venice, Italy.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is to host a launch event for its new graduate programs on Saturday, May 18, at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The multidisciplinary institution has expanded its academic offerings with the introduction of eight new academic programs across six of its colleges, and classes will commence as of September 2019. 

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) recently held an inaugural symposium in Boston, United States as part of a five-year collaborative research and training agreement.

The symposium provided a platform for experts to discuss the latest research and breakthroughs on diabetes and stem cell biology and concluded on Saturday, April 20. It enabled scientists from both institutes to present their current research findings and propose specific research areas for upcoming projects.

The Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently hosted the first in a series of three Science Majlis initiatives, as part of its 2019 community outreach initiative to promote greater awareness about it research projects. 

The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently participated in a workshop on ‘Islamic Reform and Modernity’, held in collaboration with the Islamic University of Applied Science Rotterdam (IUR) – the only accredited Islamic university in Europe. A delegation from CIS joined representatives from the universities of Utrecht and Leiden in the Netherlands, and Central European University in Budapest, during which they addressed Modernity, Reform, and Tajdid (Renovation). The CIS delegation comprised Dr.

Italian students and faculty at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently met with His Excellency Pasquale Salzano the Italian Ambassador to Qatar. The HBKU delegation received an invitation from His Excellency to discuss the university’s programs, current research being conducted, and future academic cooperation between Italy and Qatar. The HBKU delegation was led by Dr. Roberto Di Pietro from the College of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), and Dr. Chiara Chiellini, Research Development Specialist, who discussed ongoing research on cybersecurity.