Pandemic Has Huge Effect on Qatar’s Medical Research Institutions Pandemic Has Huge Effect on Qatar’s Medical Research Institutions Emergency Response Grants QNRF PR / Tuesday, December 14, 2021 0 1258 In response to the pandemic, Texas A&M University at Qatar launched a Covid-19 program encouraging applicants to develop models and algorithms to support the university’s response and the understanding of its effect on people. Read more
Broadcasting and national identity construction in Qatar Broadcasting and national identity construction in Qatar Qatari Media and the Construction of National Identity: Case Study Al Rayyan TV and its Audiences QNRF PR / Tuesday, December 14, 2021 0 1755 Doha: Since the development of satellite broadcasting, the role of TV has increased as a significant definer of national identity and people’s perception of themselves and the world around them. Across the world, TV broadcasting has formed a significant tool since its appearance in carrying content loaded with cultural, historical and national heritage. A typical way of looking at TV content that leads to the construction of a national identity and how TV content unifies nations is studying the way broadcasters report national celebrations for instance. Read more
Students From QF Partner Georgetown Win Top Honors at QNRF Undergraduate Research Competition Students From QF Partner Georgetown Win Top Honors at QNRF Undergraduate Research Competition the UREP competition featured 26 teams from universities across Qatar. QNRF PR / Tuesday, December 14, 2021 0 1646 The outstanding research efforts of students at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) were recognized at the Qatar National Research Fund’s 13th Annual Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) Competition, where two teams from the QF partner institution won first place in the poster and oral presentation categories. Held virtually this year, the UREP competition featured 26 teams from universities across Qatar. The GU-Q teams competed in the Social Arts and Humanities pillar of the competition, and presented original research on the socio-economic and policy environment of Qatar conducted while they were undergraduates. Read more
Winners of sixth FameLab national competition in Qatar named Winners of sixth FameLab national competition in Qatar named For the sixth consecutive year, FameLab, one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world, took place in Qatar. QNRF PR / Sunday, December 5, 2021 0 1146 For the sixth consecutive year, FameLab, one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world, took place in Qatar. FameLab was initiated by Cheltenham Science Festivals in the UK, and brought to Qatar by the British Council in partnership with Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) – a member of Qatar Foundation (QF) – and supported by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The winner of the adult category will go on to represent Qatar in the online international FameLab finals at the Cheltenham Science Festival in the United Kingdom. Read more
Research Outcome Seminar on Nutrition and Healthy Living Research Outcome Seminar on Nutrition and Healthy Living QNRF ROS Nutrition and Healthy Living QNRF PR / Wednesday, December 1, 2021 0 1948 Food is a double-edged sword; it could be a source of nourishment and health, or a cause for illness and loss of quality of life. It all depends on our choice of food and eating behavior. The question is, how can we distinguish between healthy and unhealthy food, when both taste as good! Could apple, ginger, and tea reduce the risk of diabetes and its related complications? Read more