The academic degrees offered at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), are continuously seeking to advance careers and instill stronger ethos of social responsibility. The Class of 2019 was honored at a graduation ceremony on May 4, and is now set for leadership roles in respective fields. 

The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is committed to making a sustainable impact in Qatar and beyond through a range of new programs introduced in recent years.  

Students comprising the first cohort from three new programs in computer engineering, sustainable energy, and sustainable environment graduated on May 4 armed with the knowledge and skills to tackle national challenges and make lasting contributions in their chosen fields. 

Students of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) are exploring unexpected paths to inspire positive social change through the university’s new multidisciplinary academic programs, which are offering newer perspectives and methodologies for tackling the specific needs of the region while aligning with current global trends. 

Genomics and biomedical science have led to some of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the last 50 years. Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) has introduced programs that accelerate the pace at which Qatar’s next generation of scientists can tackle the most pressing health and developmental challenges facing Qatar and the region. 

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently hosted a book launch, signing and discussion with Dr. Sophie Richter-Devroe, associate professor in the Middle Eastern Studies Department at CHSS, who recently authored Women's Political Activism in Palestine.

Two finance academicians from the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) note that Islamic finance assets in Qatar will reach QAR 400 billion by 2020, highlighting that such a boom comes as a result of accountability, transparency, and fintech innovation. The experts also shed light on CIS’s innovative graduate Islamic finance programs. Read the originally published Arabic feature here.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Student Affairs yesterday held the inaugural Student Life Awards 2019 to honor current students for their contributions to the wider community through non-academic activities. 

HBKU’s Student Affairs committee received and assessed more than 30 nominations based on solid criteria, including participation and involvement in the university’s informal learning environment – community service, community engagement, student leadership, and sports and non-sports competitions.  

Professor Edward Stuenkel, Dean of College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS), talks about how Qatar has the potential to become a world leader in advanced healthcare services given the academic programs, training, and experiences offered to students at CHLS and HBKU.

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Like 7.2 million other displaced Palestinian refugees battling bleak conditions, Ghassan Saad, a student of the College of Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), faced an uncertain future.

But the 19-year-old’s life radically changed when he received a full, merit-based scholarship from Qatar Foundation (QF) Student Financial Services for exemplary academic performance in the first year of his studies – an achievement that ushered in never-before prospects for his academic and career path.

A student at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is being recognized on a national level for her pioneering research that aims to alleviate the environmental challenges facing Qatar. 

Hanadi Al-Thani, currently pursuing a PhD in Sustainable Environment at the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), is the recipient of the 12th Education Excellence Award in the Scientific Master’s Degree category for her extensive research assessing air quality in Qatar.