Qatar University marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022 – The Peninsula Qatar

Qatar University marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022 – The Peninsula Qatar

Qatar University (QU) is distinguished in keeping pace with world events, especially those related to science in various fields. In this regard, QU recently held the International Day of Women and Girls in Science for the fourth consecutive year, which is organised annually by Unesco on February 11.

The celebration this year came under the theme: “Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Water Unites Us”. This event was organized at QU with efforts from Research and Graduate Studies Sector and in cooperation with the Unesco office in Doha and Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science.

This celebration comes from QU’s belief in the role of women and their active participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as their prominent role in creating practical and community-based solutions for the preservation of natural resources, especially water, and in educating generations about its importance.

Prof. Mariam Al-Maadeed, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies, applauded Qatar’s achievement in terms of laws and legislation as well as providing women with various types of support and opportunities, opening the doors for education and employment, and enabling them to contribute actively to development and reaching the highest positions in leadership. She added that choosing water as a theme