Sheikha Moza Attends Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference 2018 Sheikha Moza Attends Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference 2018 Haya H Al Muhannadi / Tuesday, March 20, 2018 0 5566 Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, and Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, today attended the Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference 2018 (ARC’18). The event, which opened this morning at the Qatar National Convention Centre, is being held under the theme ‘R&D: Focusing on Priorities, Delivering Impact’. Read more
QNRF and Turkish agency select two research projects on cyber security QNRF and Turkish agency select two research projects on cyber security Haya H Al Muhannadi / Tuesday, March 20, 2018 0 6493 Two research proposals on cyber security were awarded yesterday as part of a joint initiative between the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) and Turkey’s leading research agency. Read more
Georgetown University: Researchers to Share Findings of Study on Food Waste in Qatar Georgetown University: Researchers to Share Findings of Study on Food Waste in Qatar Haya H Al Muhannadi / Sunday, March 18, 2018 0 2420 The SAFE-Q researchers conducted a detailed analysis of the causes of food waste occurring during the handling, distribution, transportation, and storage of food. Read more
QU forum explores opportunities for collaboration QU forum explores opportunities for collaboration Haya H Al Muhannadi / Thursday, January 11, 2018 0 3247 Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) organised its “Academic-Industry Networking Forum”, to identify opportunities for collaboration between academia and stakeholders. Read more
Meet mulls Arab Spring, ‘De-Centering of American Studies’ Meet mulls Arab Spring, ‘De-Centering of American Studies’ Haya H Al Muhannadi / Tuesday, January 9, 2018 0 3300 The larger legacy of American Studies is a critique which is always about challenging and de-centring received wisdom, a prominent scholar told yesterday the opening session of the conference ‘From Tahrir Square to Zuccotti Park: The Arab Spring and the De-Centering of American Studies’ organised by the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Read more
International recognition for WCM-Q and HMC research International recognition for WCM-Q and HMC research Haya H Al Muhannadi / Thursday, January 4, 2018 0 5686 Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) have received a top international award for their work on cardiovascular metabolism. Read more
QBG to host environmental research contest for pupils QBG to host environmental research contest for pupils Haya H Al Muhannadi / Sunday, December 31, 2017 0 3268 The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), will host its third consecutive environmental research contest for secondary school students in Qatar. The competition, which will see 20 high schools in Qatar participate in a variety of environmental research projects, aims to build a generation of students dedicated to exploring, researching and conserving natural resources, specifically plants. Read more
Need of homegrown science and research talent highlighted Need of homegrown science and research talent highlighted David Edward Moore / Wednesday, December 20, 2017 0 4835 The importance of homegrown scientists who are capable of steering the continuous development of Qatar’s research agenda was highlighted yesterday during the Annual Gathering of Qatar Research Leadership Program (QRLP). Read more
QNRF launches re-engineered version of NPRP QNRF launches re-engineered version of NPRP David Edward Moore / Thursday, November 23, 2017 0 7439 QNRF has launched a re-engineered version of the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP), as an enhanced two-track model designed to address Qatar’s research priorities. Read more
Driving research and innovation to be focus of QF’s ARC’18 conference Driving research and innovation to be focus of QF’s ARC’18 conference David Edward Moore / Wednesday, October 18, 2017 0 3927 Driving research and innovation that addresses Qatar’s greatest challenges and generates true economic and social benefit for the nation will be the focus of the Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference 2018 (ARC’18). Read more