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Awqaf, Sports and Youth ministries unveil Distinguished Youth Researcher Award
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (665+ words) Qatar Tribune - Awqaf, Sports and Youth ministries unveil Distinguished Youth Researcher Award The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) and the Ministry of Sports and Youth have announced the launch of the third edition of the "Distinguished Youth Researcher…...
Mo PH launches national survey on developmental disabilities diagnostics, interventions
12+ hour, 9+ min ago (240+ words) The Ministry of Public Health (Mo PH), in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has launched the assessment phase of the National Survey on Developmental Disabilities Diagnostics and Interventions in the State of Qatar. This was during an event attended…...
China holds world's largest college entrance exam
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (222+ words) Millions of students across China on Sunday headed to the examination centers to take part in the world's largest college entrance test, also known as gaokao, amid a slew of measures, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered anti-cheating systems to ensure…...
Kanaf" Centre organises awarenessprogrammes to empower parents
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (397+ words) The "Kanaf" Parenting Centre, one of the centres under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, gave a series of special awareness programmes and workshops, as part of its efforts to support and empower parents. Targeting people at…...
Even with generous financial aid, elite universities favour children of the wealthy
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (298+ words) My alma mater, the University of Chicago, recently announced that it will provide free tuition for students from families with incomes below $250, 000, joining a list of elite universities offering generous financial aid. These measures are welcome, but it remains to…...
Unprepared students in a classroom free fall
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (394+ words) Last year, a report compiled at one of California's most prestigious public universities revealed that a significant percentage of incoming freshmen struggled with basic math. Others lacked elementary writing and language skills. A recent revolt by University of California faculty…...
Mo EHE completes preparations for end-of-term exams starting June 4
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (629+ words) The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Mo EHE) has completed all preparations for the final examinations of the second semester of the 20252026 academic year, which will begin on Thursday, June 4, according to Director of the Student Assessment Department Ibrahim…...
Gen Z begs legislators: Make social media social again
1+ week, 1+ day ago (252+ words) Lately, it seems like each time I reach out to an old acquaintance through social media, I'm met with a page that reads, "This account doesn't exist anymore." Many Gen-Z'ers are quietly quitting the platforms we grew up on. The…...
QF school graduates look ahead to new academic journeys
1+ week, 2+ day ago (813+ words) As graduation approaches, students from Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education schools are preparing to begin a new chapter in their lives, carrying with them academic and personal experiences that have shaped their character and future aspirations. Between academics, sports, competitions, and…...
QF's TAMUQ commencement ceremonycelebrates 154 engineering graduates
2+ week, 3+ day ago (256+ words) Qatar Tribune QF's TAMUQ commencement ceremonycelebrates 154 engineering graduates Qatar Foundation partner university Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) recognised more than 150 engineering graduates during the university's commencement ceremony. Students earned bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering…...