During the historic visit of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the United Kingdom, the University of Doha for Science and Technology declared the signing of memoranda of understanding with two renowned institutions in the UK, among which are the University of Oxford and Cranfield University. Such agreements hold major importance for Qatar's education sector as they encourage international collaborations toward enhancing academic collaborations as well as the technological front end.
Dr. Salem Al Naemi, President of UDST, expressing his enthusiasm, said, “These agreements open new horizons for innovation and applied research that will greatly benefit our students, faculty, and the broader Qatari community. Such partnerships embody the UDST’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and preparing the next generation of leaders who will drive progress in Qatar and beyond.
“We are honoured to cement these ties in the presence of His Highness the Amir of Qatar, further strengthening Qatar’s global presence in education and research”.
The UDST has partnered with the Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford to establish a locally-led regional coordination centre for The Global Health Network (TGHN).
This initiative will bolster research capacity in Qatar, promote knowledge exchange, and facilitate regional training programmes such as workshops and research clubs.
The agreement emphasises sharing resources, conducting research needs assessments, and fostering collaborations that strengthen the healthcare research landscape.
Professor Trudie Lang, Head of The Global Health Network, said, “The Global Health Network is proud to collaborate with the University of Doha Science and Technology (UDST). It is an honour to welcome the UDST to The Global Health Network Middle East and North Africa programme to build research and data science capacity within health systems in the region. The focus will be to integrate research within healthcare practice by facilitating workplace-based learning, local research support activities and professional development for research teams. This will then translate to equity in where research happens, who leads it and who benefits from it”.
The MoU with Cranfield University lays the groundwork for robust academic cooperation. It spans research and education links and builds aerospace capabilities at UDST as well as facilitates academic staff and student collaborations.
Professor Dame Helen Atkinson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, said, “We’re delighted to begin working more closely with the UDST. Strengthening our global academic and research links is crucial in addressing some of the pressing challenges we all face, such as skills requirements and innovation to deliver sustainability initiatives. I look forward to developing our relationship further”.
