Dr. Motasem Hamdan, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Public Value at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP), delivered the second lecture of his ongoing series, focusing on the concept of global health and the collective action necessary to address its most pressing challenges.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) has launched its online application portal for this year’s annual Art Omi collaboration. This marks the fifth year of collaboration between both organizations, which sponsors one Arab writer located anywhere in the world to attend the prestigious Art Omi program in Ghent, New York. The program presents an exceptional opportunity for the aspiring writer to fully immerse themselves within an inspiring literary community, networking with industry professionals and honing their craft away from the distractions of the busy modern world. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) hosted renowned academics, UN employees and policymakers for an intensive five-day humanitarian health diplomacy course.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2) and the Institute for Quantum Optics (IQO) at Ulm University successfully co-hosted a mini-workshop titled “Quantum Sensing and NV Experiments.” Delivered in hybrid format, the event brought together leading quantum scientists, early-career researchers, and professionals from a variety of institutions worldwide, creating a vibrant platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR) recently had the honor of hosting His Excellency (H.E.) Vipul, Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar, for a lecture on India’s philosophy for global diplomacy.

The widespread blackout that recently plunged millions in Spain and Portugal into darkness offered significant implications for the international community. It sparked urgent questions about the resilience of modern power grids to emerging threats, ranging from system stability to security concerns.

We are now entering a new era where grid resilience is no longer optional, but essential.

Low Inertia and the Role of Grid-Forming Inverters

Research led by Dr. Yongsoo Park and his team at the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has been published in the high-impact journal Science Advances (Volume 11, Issue 9), highlighting the vesicle fusion mechanism associated with brain function and disease. 

A first-of-its-kind study led by Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) sheds new light on electrocardiogram (ECG) genetics among Middle Eastern populations.

HBKU’s Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) participated in Autism Awareness Month with a series of public events and initiatives, fulfilling its role as an advocate for awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

In this article, Dr. Mehdi Riazi, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, explores the role of AI in assessing learning outcomes. He also highlights the profound shifts in how teaching and learning are currently approached, particularly when evaluating student performance. Dr. Riazi calls on educators and policymakers to integrate AI tools into the educational process in ways that align with sound pedagogical principles.