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… 2020 Home Nearly 200 students graduate amid unique COVID-19 challenges* Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation, has successfully concluded classes for the 2019-2020 academic year, with nearly 200 students in the … of 2020 completing their final weeks through virtual education platforms. To comply with social distancing imposed by Qatar to help contain the spread of COVID-19, and in alignment with Qatar Foundation’s directives, HBKU has postponed the graduation ceremony, which was originally scheduled to take place …

… and Dr. Abdesselam Bouzerdoum, professor of the Division of Information and Computing Technology. Researchers at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, and the Qatar Computing Research Institute were also included on the list.  The Stanford University team analyzed millions of … and Dr. Abdesselam Bouzerdoum, professor of the Division of Information and Computing Technology. Researchers at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, and the Qatar Computing Research …

… career achievement category, part of a global list compiled by Stanford University, USA.  Four scientists from HBKU’s Qatar Computing Research institute made the list, which included Dr. Ahmed Elmagarmid, Founding Executive Director; Dr. … Principal Scientist, who were recognized for their contributions to their respective fields. Other researchers from the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) were identified among the achievers, which honored Dr. Paul Thornalley, … among the awardees was Dr. Golibjon Berdiyorov, Senior Scientist, Disruptive Technologies Program, Energy Center at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute. Faculty members from HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering were …

… Skills 07 Jul 2021 Home Course targets best practice in evaluation to support program improvement and planning in Qatar and the region In keeping with its aim of facilitating expertise and building capacity in Qatar and beyond, the College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently collaborated with … to deliver a joint executive course on program evaluation. It is one of the first program evaluation courses offered in Qatar, and also the first executive course by CPP and its program on Social Policy and Evaluation Research (PROSPER). …

… MPP students the opportunity to interact with real-world policy-makers on current energy and environmental issues facing Qatar and the Gulf region.  During her visit, Dr. Swart-Arries discussed the importance of mega sports events and their … change and environmental stress. This included a discussion of event legacies and the interaction of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr. Swart-Arries also mentioned the  UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative  of the  UN Framework Convention on Climate Change . The Qatar Olympic Committee became a signatory of the Initiative in April 2021. Students were able to ask Dr. Swart questions …

… highlights the situation within Syria and the challenges facing Syrians living as refugees. The series was aired on Qatar TV and the YouTube channel has garnered over 6 million views. Al-Dahab was the first winner of Qatar’s Foundation (QF)’s Akhlaquna award in 2018 for his initiative ‘Mercy in Giving’. Hisham Nourin  is Executive … leadership, a wide range of community projects have been designed and are being implemented. These projects range from Qatar Reads to the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, the Arab Museum of Modern Art, Akhlaquna - an awards celebration of …

… Talks’. The event created opportunities to reflect on new ways to interconnect, collaborate, and partner as part of Qatar Foundation (QF)’s multiversity vision for impact.  Featuring in the  Student Showcase , the College of Public … Sarah Assami had the chance to present her project to HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation and Chairperson of the HBKU Board of Trustees. Her research focuses on achieving plastic neutrality for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM , working with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. Recognizing that achieving this transformation …

… opening ceremony of ROTA’s EMPOWER 2021 Youth Conference. The conference was formally opened at the National Museum of Qatar by Chairperson of Qatar Museums and Vice-Chairperson of Education Above All (EAA), Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa … the event, partners with CPP on a number of activities (educational and others). The EMPOWER 2021 conference, held with Qatar Museums, was on the theme of “Young Global Citizens Co-Create Culture”, which aligned with Doha being selected as …

… one of the College of Law’s degree programs. This will be an exciting year, particularly given the world's attention on Qatar as it hosts the FIFA World Cup 2022. While at the College of Law, our students will learn about the norms shaping … and gaining substantive legal knowledge, our students will have many opportunities to become engaged with the local Qatar community as well as with lawyers and other professionals well beyond Qatar. By attending our many public lectures, symposia, and roundtables, or participating in writing or oral advocacy …

… Maker Majlis and Y17 Society Engage Qatar’s Youth Ambassadors 01 Sep 2022 Home CIS continues efforts that empower youth to advocate for the SDGs globally … Maker Majlis, in partnership with Y17 Society, organized a training session for the 12 youth delegates representing Qatar at the 27th session of the Youth Assembly in New York City.  The capacity building workshop on August 6 was led by … Engagement at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), and Dana Khalid Al-Anzy, Founder and President of Y17 Society, and Qatar Youth Ambassador to the Youth Assembly. Dr. Leslie A. Pal, Founding Dean of the College of Public Policy, HBKU, …