Qatar University inaugurates new academic year during annual convocation address

Qatar University (QU) announced the inauguration of its new academic year during an annual convocation address on Sept. 28 by QU President Dr. Hassan Al Derham.

Al Derham highlighted the college’s strategic transformation and ongoing efforts to advance its position as a top university in the world.
 
Attending the event were QU leadership, deans, heads of departments, program directors, faculty members, students and alumni.
 
During his remarks, Al Derham thanked all in attendance and wished students a successful upcoming year. He also talked about QU’s strategic transformation including nine pillars.
 
“The first pillar focuses on advancing QU’s role as Qatar’s premier national university that provides high-quality education,” Al Derham said. “The second pillar aims to strengthening the organization’s role as a social and strategic partner in national development, while the third and fourth pillars focus on maximizing admission opportunities within the university and on providing smooth opportunities for students from various cultural backgrounds, as well as various professional and academic interest.”