The College of Science and Engineering (CSE), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, recently announced its most successful cycle of the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) Graduate Student Research Award (GSRA) program yet, with 17 students receiving a scholarship.

The program, now in its seventh cycle, was launched to promote the most deserving students QNRF believe will go on to promote a world-class research culture in Qatar, and who will contribute to the nation’s research and development (R&D) mission.

The College of Science and Engineering (CSE), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, recently announced its most successful cycle of the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) Graduate Student Research Award (GSRA) program yet, with 17 students receiving a scholarship.

The program, now in its seventh cycle, was launched to promote the most deserving students QNRF believe will go on to promote a world-class research culture in Qatar, and who will contribute to the nation’s research and development (R&D) mission.

Efforts to design a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable post-COVID humanity provide the foundations for a new program launched by the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU).

The manuscript tradition’s prestigious place in Islamic intellectual history set the scene for a recent webinar organized by the Student Council at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU).

Dr. M. Evren Tok, an associate professor with the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), was among the facilitators at a recent training session co-organized by the Al Sharq Youth and Impact Platform. 

Data-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) models are increasingly being deployed in real-world settings and becoming part of our daily routines. QCRI's Dr. Sanjay Chawla talks about how organizations can decide which models are ready for deployment and the quality checks that need to be put in place. 

Source: www.timeskuwait.com

The world has reached a grim milestone in the fight against COVID-19. At the time of writing, at least one million people have succumbed to the virus. People are affected in different ways after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, with a subset suffering severe illness and respiratory failure. And despite ongoing efforts to develop a vaccine, supplies will be limited at first with widespread coronavirus vaccinations not available until at least mid-2021.  

Children are especially susceptible to a number of diseases including those caused by pathogenic microorganisms, genetic variations and environmental factors. One of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases amongst children is asthma. Childhood or pediatric asthma could affect almost 1 in 5 children worldwide, a trend that has increased over the past several decades. Widely regarded as a global epidemic, asthma also poses a significant financial burden, accounting for up to 2% of healthcare spending in developed countries. 

Breast cancer affects one in eight women, making it the most common cancer worldwide and in Qatar. It is also one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in women globally. The month of October is marked worldwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this edition, QBRI experts discuss the recent scientific advances in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, in addition to highlighting the role of QBRI in supporting the fight against breast cancer through a comprehensive research strategy.

Major global crises such as COVID-19 or climate change pose enormous risks and challenges to humanity, but they also come with opportunities. Virginia Tech's Deborah Brosnan and James Bohland, with CPP's Andreas Rechkemmer, discuss the idea of a new social contract and more.

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