HBKU begins new academic year with over 350 students – The Peninsula

HBKU begins new academic year with over 350 students – The Peninsula

Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has welcomed new and returning students back to campus to begin the 2022/2023 academic year. A two-day orientation on July 24-25 included a virtual experience and an in-person event at Multaqa that brought the academic community together.

Drawn from a strong applicant pool, and with a marked diversity in their academic and professional backgrounds, over 350 new students are set to begin their journey at HBKU. Around 100 Qataris are among the new batch of students enrolled across HBKU’s 36 multidisciplinary programmes.

HBKU also received the first intake in the Master’s in Social Policy and Programme Evaluation (MSPPE). The full-time two-year interdisciplinary degree is offered through the College of Public Policy.

The orientation programme focused on helping the incoming students transition to HBKU, navigate resources on campus and across Qatar Foundation, and connect with their peers. Breakout sessions were an opportunity to meet programme advisors, learn about the curriculum, and prepare for their coursework.

The event featured addresses by Dr. Abdesselam Bouzerdoum, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs; Dr. Maryam Al Mannai, Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Richard O’Kennedy, Vice-President for Research, and the college deans. The leadership messages touched on HBKU’s commitment to advancing Qatar’s national development