QU hosts 18th Annual MENASA NASPA Conference

QU hosts 18th Annual MENASA NASPA Conference

Qatar University (QU) hosts the 18th Annual MENASA NASPA Conference, in partnership with NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) under the theme "Student Affairs: Changes and Challenges in the Era of Emerging Technologies," with extensive participation of professionals, researchers, and experts from various educational institutions in the MENA region and South Asia.The conference aims to highlight the diverse influence of various technologies on student affairs, higher education institutions, and most crucially, university student experiences. As technology continues to impact the educational environment, this conference is an opportunity to provide a forum for exploring creative methods, ethical issues, and practical techniques to improve student engagement, holistic development, and learning through innovative use of technologies, QU said in a statement on Monday.To mark this occasion, QU President Dr. Omar Al Ansari said: "I hope that this conference will be the first step in paving the way for a future where technology serves as a catalyst for change and positive transformation. We must unite to explore, collaborate, and envision the unlimited possibilities that technology holds, as the tremendous advancements in artificial intelligence, metaverse, and cybersecurity are just a few examples that place upon us the responsibility to equip our staff with the