QU gets largest number of grants for research QU gets largest number of grants for research Haya H Al Muhannadi / Sunday, August 27, 2017 0 16926 Article rating: 3.3 Qatar University (QU) was awarded the largest number of grants in the 10th cycle of National Priorities Research Programme (NPRP), a flagship programme of Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). As many as 29 proposals out of a total of 85 submissions have achieved awards, translating to 34% of the total awarded proposals – the highest among awarded institutes in Qatar. Read more
QNRF, QNL to collaborate on research QNRF, QNL to collaborate on research Haya H Al Muhannadi / Tuesday, August 22, 2017 0 13584 Article rating: No rating Discoveries and data produced by Qatar’s research community will be managed in a more streamlined and accessible way through a new collaboration between Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D) and Qatar National Library (QNL). Read more
Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar scientists create blood in the laboratory Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar scientists create blood in the laboratory Haya H Al Muhannadi / Tuesday, August 22, 2017 0 13787 Article rating: No rating Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) have made a breakthrough which could lead to personalized blood and heart tissue being created in a laboratory. Read more
Move to boost Qatar’s cyber resilience Move to boost Qatar’s cyber resilience Haya H Al Muhannadi / Monday, August 21, 2017 0 14875 Article rating: No rating A groundbreaking model designed to drive public-private sector collaboration and generate impact will be the cornerstone of a new programme, developed by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) and Turkey’s leading research agency, that is set to strengthen Qatar’s cyber resilience. Read more
NU-Q presents research projects at US journalism conference NU-Q presents research projects at US journalism conference Haya H Al Muhannadi / Tuesday, August 8, 2017 0 10127 Article rating: No rating NU-Q faculty, staff, and a student are presenting a series of research projects at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference, which is held annually in the US. “As the largest and most prestigious organisation for journalism and mass communication scholars, the AEJMC provides NU-Q with an opportunity to present the work being done by our faculty, staff, and students to a global audience,” said Everette E. Dennis, dean and CEO. “Each year, we also have the opportunity to present our annual study on the use of media in the Middle East.” Read more
WCMC-Q research addresses female fertility problems WCMC-Q research addresses female fertility problems Haya H Al Muhannadi / Tuesday, August 8, 2017 0 14701 Article rating: No rating New research conducted at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has highlighted how simple lifestyle changes can help prevent or alleviate polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a major cause of female fertility problems. Read more
Head of Strathclyde's Architecture Department wins international award Head of Strathclyde's Architecture Department wins international award Haya H Al Muhannadi / Monday, August 7, 2017 0 14438 Article rating: No rating The Head of the University of Strathclyde's Department of Architecture has won an international award for his teaching, research and impact in the subject. Read more
Qatar girls embrace technology to tackle obesity Qatar girls embrace technology to tackle obesity Haya H Al Muhannadi / Wednesday, August 2, 2017 0 14655 Article rating: 5.0 Young girls in Qatar appear more likely to use new technologies in programmes to tackle childhood obesity than boys, a new study has found. Further, their mothers are more likely to use social media to learn about a healthy lifestyle than their fathers, the research found. Read more