29 Apr 2021 - 8:31
The Peninsula
Doha: The Center for Sustainable Development at Qatar University (QU) organised a virtual workshop on Food-Energy-WaterWaste (FEWW) Nexus, bringing researchers and local stakeholders together to discuss the pressing issues.
The event highlighted the achievements that the State of Qatar is witnessing in the field of economic and developmental growth, which requires attracting skilled workers in various fields. regarding the sustainable use of natural resources in Qatar.
The event provided a platform to showcase current best practices in food security, waste management, and sustainable use of energy and water across local industries, and technological advances which could be implemented to improve the foodenergy-water-waste nexus for sustainable development of Qatar.
QU integrates 3D design, printing technology into Core Curriculum
10 Apr 2021 - 9:36
Students experiencing Integration of 3D design and printing technology into Core Curriculum courses at Qatar University
The Peninsula
Doha: The Core Curriculum Program at the Deanship of General Studies at Qatar University (QU) introduced several initiatives during the academic year 2020/2021 to support the university’s strategy towards innovation and digital transformation.
Among these initiatives implemented by the programme is integrating 3D design and printing technology in some university-required courses such as innovation, leadership, and community participation (UNIV 200) and mathematics in society (MATH 105). This comes in line with the programme’s role to unlock students’ innovation potential and develop their digital competencies.
New study plan launched for QU’s Honors Programme
10 Mar 2021 - 7:00
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar University (QU) has launched a new study plan for the Spring 2021 Honors Programme in response to global challenges and the realization of excellence and innovation values. The programme was established in 2009 and became a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in the US, rendering QU as the only Arab university to gain membership.
The programme aims to attract highly motivated and academically curious students looking to learn, innovate and master contemporary skills. It also seeks to provide a distinct qualitative curriculum following the principles of international honor programs curricula.