As part of the historic visit by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom.
University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) proudly announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two prestigious UK institutions: the University of Oxford and Cranfield University.
These agreements hold great significance for Qatar at the educational level, supporting international collaboration to advance academic cooperation and technological excellence.
Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST, expressed his enthusiasm: “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 UDST’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and preparing the next generation of leaders who will drive progress in Qatar and beyond. We are honored to cement these ties in the presence of His Highness the Amir of Qatar, further strengthening Qatar’s global presence in education and research.”
Enhancing Global Health Research with the University of Oxford
UDST has partnered with the Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford to establish a locally-led regional coordination center for The Global Health Network (TGHN). This initiative will bolster research capacity in Qatar, promote knowledge exchange, and facilitate regional training programs such as workshops and research clubs. The agreement emphasizes 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.”
Strengthening Academic Excellence with Cranfield University
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 DBE FREng, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, commented: “We’re delighted to begin working more closely with 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.”
The collaborations align seamlessly with Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on enhancing research, innovation, and capacity-building initiatives that contribute to the nation’s sustainable development and advance a knowledge-based economy
Driving Digital Innovation with Cisco
In a strategic move to integrate cutting-edge technology into its educational offerings, UDST has strengthened its agreement with Cisco. The collaboration focuses on expanding the Cisco Networking Academy Program in Qatar, providing students and educators with up-to-date training in computer networking and related fields. This partnership reinforces UDST’s commitment to equipping students with industry-relevant skills for the digital age.
The collaborations align seamlessly with Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on enhancing research, innovation, and capacity-building initiatives that contribute to the nation’s sustainable development and advance a knowledge-based economy
