Doha – May 31, 2023: Four Qatari high school students have won two-week scholarship experiences in the annual Healing Hands essay competition of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Students Fatma Mohammed Al-Abdulla (Qatar Academy Al Wakra); Khalid Abdulrahman Al-Nabti (Qatar Academy Doha); Noora Abdulrahman Al Thani (Qatar Academy Doha); and Sultan Al-Malki (Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys) were judged to have written the best 800-word essays on the topic of regenerative medicine.  Each of the four winners will receive the WCM-Q Doctors of the Future Summer Scholarship award, which allows them to travel on an educational trip to the US to spend one week at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City and one week at Cornell University in Ithaca, upstate New York. A further 14 students were awarded ......read more

May 27, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The global education foundation, Education Above All (EAA) through its Educate A Child (EAC) programme, held a session at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) with the Global Education Forum (GEF) in Columbia to discuss the role of innovation in enhancing education outcomes for formerly out of school children enrolled through EAC projects at the primary level. The session was moderated by Mary Joy Pigozzi, PhD., Executive Director of EAA’s Educate A Child programme, and included by H.E. Ms Alcira Sosa, the Vice-Minister of Basic Education for Paraguay, through an audience address exploring Paraguay's context, Ministry of Education strategy, and pedagogical development.  Following the keynote, a sequence of presentations showcased various innovative pedagogical advancements ......read more

May 22, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation expresses its deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Sudan and its detrimental impact on access to education for thousands of children. EAA calls on the international community to unite in their efforts to safeguard educational institutions, students, and teachers during these challenging times, ensuring the fundamental human right to a safe and quality education is upheld. The escalating conflict in Sudan has disrupted the education of countless children, putting their futures at risk. It is crucial for all parties involved to prioritize the safety and well-being of children, as well as respect the sanctity of educational spaces. Maleiha Malik, Executive Director of Protect Education in Insecurity and Conflict (PEIC) at EAA, commented: "The current ......read more

Doha – May 21, 2023: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) held a two-day workshop to help healthcare professionals better diagnose and manage peripartum disorders. The workshop comes as part of the “Back to Basics for Clinicians Series.” Titled “Peripartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis: An Outlook on Diagnosis and Management,” the workshop was designed to enable participants to recognize the risks posed by untreated peripartum disorders, demonstrate an understanding of how to identify and evaluate peripartum psychiatric illnesses, formulate a treatment plan for the management of these illnesses, and describe the intersection between psychosocial factors and peripartum psychiatric illnesses. The workshop was held both online and in-person and was aimed at physicians, allied health practitioners, ......read more

May 20, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) –Education Above All Foundation’s programme, Reach Out to Asia, held the annual exhibition of school projects as part of the International Education and Resource Network (iEARN)-Qatar program. The 2023 iEARN-Qatar Open House was held on 18th of May at The Fourth Assalam school showcasing projects from Qatar, as well as from Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen who joined virtually. This event provided an excellent opportunity for students and teachers to present their hard work and accomplishments from the 2022-2023 school year, as well as to highlight their iEARN projects. The event was attended by Ministry of Education representatives, Mr. Ali Abdul Razzaq Al Marafi, Secretary General of the Qatar National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, Mr. Abdulla Al Abdulla, Executive Director of ROTA ......read more

Doha – May 15, 2023: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) alumnus Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi has won the coveted American College of Cardiology (ACC) Young Investigator Award for the second time.  Dr. Al-Kindi, who graduated from WCM-Q in 2013, won first prize in the clinical investigation category of the annual ACC awards for his research, which largely focuses on how environmental and socioeconomic factors impact heart health. The award was presented at the annual meeting of ACC in New Orleans. Dr. Al-Kindi also won the Young Investigator Award in 2020.  After graduation, Dr. Al-Kindi completed his internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship and one-year advanced cardiac imaging program at University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he now holds the positions of attending ......read more

Doha – May 14, 2023: Forty-four high school students from 18 schools successfully completed the yearlong Qatar Aspiring Doctors Program (QADP), which was organized by the Office of Student Outreach & Educational Development at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q).  The academic program is aimed at high school students from grades 10, 11, and 12, who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine and have demonstrated excellence, particularly in the sciences and mathematics, with priority given to national students. To participate in the program, students must be nominated by their high school counselor. To ensure that students are well-prepared for the pre-medical curriculum, the QADP offers advanced tuition in the physical sciences, biology, research skills, and English for academic purposes. The course instruction ......read more

• PowerSchool’s partnership with Board Middle East to serve nearly eight million students across Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, with plans to serve more than 750,000 within the next 12 months • Educators and students across the GCC region will have access to innovative and mission-critical solutions    Qatar- May 9, 2023 – PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced a partnership with Board Middle East (BME), aimed at serving educators and nearly eight million students enrolled across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, with plans to serve more than 750,000 students across these countries in the next 12 months. Following PowerSchool opening its MEA Office in Dubai this month, the new partnership further ......read more

Doha, Qatar, 8 May 2023- Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, celebrated the graduation of 104 students at a ceremony in Education City. The graduates received their diplomas in front of faculty, family, friends, alumni, and special guests. The Class of 2023 includes graduates from 32 countries, including more than 30 Qatari nationals. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, addressed the graduates: “Class of 2023, the world will continue to change in unexpected ways, but you know how to face change and drive progress in a way that will make the world a better place.”  “I am honored to be here tonight to celebrate this milestone with you. And remember that you will always have a home here at Carnegie Mellon.” The president of Carnegie Mellon University, Farnam ......read more

Doha, Qatar, 8 May 2023- Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, celebrated the graduation of 104 students at a ceremony in Education City. The graduates received their diplomas in front of faculty, family, friends, alumni, and special guests. The Class of 2023 includes graduates from 32 countries, including more than 30 Qatari nationals. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, addressed the graduates: “Class of 2023, the world will continue to change in unexpected ways, but you know how to face change and drive progress in a way that will make the world a better place.”  “I am honored to be here tonight to celebrate this milestone with you. And remember that you will always have a home here at Carnegie Mellon.” The president of Carnegie Mellon University, Farnam ......read more

This leading international American school offers state-of-the-art facilities and a comprehensive curriculum which empowers students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning. Children will have a chance to unlock their full potential within a reasonable fee structure, with the support of an experienced team focused on the holistic development of every individual child. Doha, Qatar – 16 April 2023: Northview International School, a vibrant school by Artemis Education Group of Schools, is now accepting registration for the academic year 2023-2024 for students of Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7. Our school offers an internationally recognized and certified American curriculum at a mid-fee, allowing increased access to outstanding education for more families while focusing on ......read more

A research project into an accessible way to make recombinant proteins won the top prize at Meeting of the Minds 2023. The annual research symposium showcases student work at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university. The project was conducted by Martin Minenhle Sikhondze, a graduating student at CMU-Q, with faculty advisors Ihab Younis, Mazen Sidani, and Ravichandra Bachu.  Recombinant proteins are used in a number of therapeutic applications, including the treatment of diabetes, cancer, infectious diseases, hemophilia, and anemia. Sikhondze’s research could make producing these proteins more accessible for developing countries with limited resources for health care. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, said: “At Carnegie Mellon, our mission is to investigate questions that will ......read more

Doha – May 2, 2023: A Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) alumnus has been awarded a grant by a leading pharmaceutical company for a research project to investigate the impact of an anti-COVID drug on recipients of organ transplants.  Dr. Ayman Al Jurdi, who graduated from WCM-Q in 2015, is currently a transplant nephrology fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), one of the most highly ranked healthcare institutions in the US. His principal clinical and research interests are prevention of infections in immunocompromised kidney transplant patients, treatment of antibody-mediated rejection in kidney transplant patients, and treatment of antibody-mediated diseases of the glomeruli, clusters of tiny blood vessels within the kidneys where blood is filtered to extract waste for excretion. Dr. Al Jurdi received the ......read more

Doha – May 1, 2023: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Research Division is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Biomedical Research Training Program for Nationals 2023. The highly coveted program is designed to give Qatari nationals and long-term residents of Qatar who have recently graduated from college the opportunity to acquire fundamental research skills and experience to help them kick-start successful careers in biomedical research. The training program was first launched in 2011 and has successfully been running for over 10 cycles. For the coming cycle, it is scheduled to run from September 3, 2023 to June 27, 2024. The trainees will undergo a ten-month dual-modality training program with four months of in-class learning consisting of training in data analysis, clinical research, ......read more

Newly admitted students to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) gathered to explore their majors, meet their professors and current students, and learn more about student life. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, is looking forward to the new class starting their studies in August. “This year was our most competitive admission cycle in campus history. The new students are exceptionally talented, and I know I speak for everybody at CMU-Q when I congratulate them on their admission to our campus.” The application numbers at CMU-Q rose by 45% for the class starting in August 2023. The admitted class includes many students who have won notable national awards, and a number are considered among the very best students in their respective countries.  The admitted ......read more

This leading international American school offers state-of-the-art facilities and a comprehensive curriculum which empowers students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning. Children will have a chance to unlock their full potential within a reasonable fee structure, with the support of an experienced team focused on the holistic development of every individual child. Doha, Qatar – 16 April 2023: Northview International School, a vibrant school by Artemis Education Group of Schools, is now accepting registration for the academic year 2023-2024 for students of Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7. Our school offers an internationally recognized and certified American curriculum at a mid-fee, allowing increased access to outstanding education for more families while focusing on universal ......read more

Doha – April 11, 2023: Twenty-nine high school students had the chance to experience on-campus life as medical students during Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) weeklong Qatar Medical Explorer Program (QMEP). The program comes as part of WCM-Q’s enrichment programs and is offered by WCM-Q’s Office of Student Outreach & Educational Development. Entry to the program is through nomination by high school counselor and teachers, who put forward students who have demonstrated academic excellence, particularly in the sciences and mathematics.  As part of the program, students are exposed to a series of sessions that accurately reproduce the experiences of current WCM-Q students, with classes in biology, chemistry, anatomy, neurology, disease investigation, and research. There are also sessions on ......read more

Doha – April 10, 2023: The division of Student Affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched a pilot program to introduce the students to leadership theories and how they can apply them in their day-to-day life.   The pilot initiative called the Leadership Development program, was rolled out with pre-medical students with the possibility to continue with advanced leadership topics during the students’ progress in their medical studies.     The program allows students to learn about leadership theories and how they can apply them in their positions in clubs and organizations and within the Medical Student Executive Council (MSEC), and outside school. This program may potentially involve a pathway to participate in the Leadership Summit with the home campus in New York, US.   Under ......read more

• In partnership with Al-Quds Bard College of Arts and Sciences at Al-Quds University   April 8, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – as a part of the "Goals4Good" Ramadan campaign, The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation aimed at assisting marginalised communities in Palestine attain equitable quality higher education through the "Qatar Scholarship programme.”  In partnership with Al-Quds Bard College of Arts and Sciences at Al-Quds University, EAA has earmarked 339 scholarships to the most marginalized youth and in-service teachers in Palestine.  This programme provides access to the only dual degree liberal arts undergraduate and post-graduate teaching education in Palestine. Students earn both US and Palestinian accredited degrees from Al-Quds Bard College at Al-Quds University, respectively. The ......read more

A group of student researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, are exploring a new way to clean solar panels so they can operate more efficiently in Qatar weather conditions. The team will investigate using AI to program aerial robots to clean and inspect solar panels. The project is led by Eduardo Feo Flushing, visiting assistant teaching professor of computer science at CMU-Q. The team will also receive mentorship from Dhanup Somasekharan Pillai, a scientist at collaborating institute Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU).   This project is funded by an Undergraduate Research Experience Program grant from Qatar National Research Fund. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, emphasized the real-world ......read more

Doha – April 5, 2023: Fifty-five pre-med 1 students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) presented the findings of their biology lab research projects on the antimicrobial effect of natural substances at this year’s poster session. Working in small groups of two and three, the students conducted literature reviews of existing research, produced research proposals with guidance from teaching faculty, conducted experiments in the lab, and then presented and discussed their findings with peers and faculty members at a poster session. The research projects were conducted over the course of two semesters and resulted in 19 poster presentations. Students Yaqoub Jassim Al-Jaidah, Ubaida Al-Aani, and Myra Abbasi presented a poster on the inhibitory effect of Cambodian agarwood oud oil on two species of ......read more

Doha, April 02, 2023, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has launched an initiative to implement United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the campus. The EcoCampus initiative, led by the Foundation for Environmental Education, is a structured plan to improve sustainability for the entire community.  Michael Trick, the dean of CMU-Q, is a strong supporter of a more sustainable campus: “Our students are at the start of their career journeys. This EcoCampus initiative is an opportunity for them to develop the leadership skills to make sustainable changes now, and then take these tools to inspire change in the world.” Carnegie Mellon University has prioritized sustainability by creating a global campus initiative to strengthen CMU’s commitment to the ......read more

The programme aims to support marginalized families in Qatar by providing scholarships for expatriate youth to pursue their degrees at Nine local partner universities.    March 29, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) hosted a celebratory Iftar at the Qatar National Convention Centre for beneficiaries of the Qatar Scholarship programme.  The ceremony welcomed 39 new scholarship recipients, congratulated 18 graduates, and celebrated 25 students for their excellence in academic performance for the 2022-2023 academic year.       Education Above All was honored to welcome representatives from partner organizations, universities, and embassies, including Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Thani, the Director-General ......read more

An award-winning school, considered one of the most outstanding schools in Qatar, offering a rigorous American curriculum for Grades 5 through 12, focusing on Health sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, and Information Technology. Doha, Qatar, 18 March 2023 – Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions-Qatar (DeBakey, Qatar) is the first medical science-focused school in the Middle East. The award-winning school is considered one of the most outstanding schools in Qatar, offering a rigorous American curriculum for Grades 5 through 12, focusing on Health sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, and Information Technology. Named in honor of renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, DeBakey, Qatar opened its campus in Qatar in September 2008 in Al Messila, within the ......read more

Doha – March 27, 2023: Twelve pre-medical and medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) attended a medical camp at Wellkins Medical Centre, where 200 workers received a free medical check-up and general health education. The students gained first-hand work experience as WCM-Q’s Dr. Mohamud Verjee, and two other volunteer physicians consulted the workers. Any workers with symptoms of an illness were advised on further treatment and care. During the event, the students supported the volunteer physicians with checking workers’ vital signs, including their blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI). They also provided information about health and non-communicable diseases and how to lead a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular physical activity. The event was attended ......read more

• The project aims to enrol 66,765 out of school children (OOSC) in quality primary education by raising public awareness, improving infrastructure, and developing a flexible learning system   March 22, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The global education foundation, Education Above All (EAA) and its partner UNICEF, with support from Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), and in collaboration with the Government of The Gambia, launched a groundbreaking project to ensure that every child under the age of 18 that has missed out on a primary education is enrolled in school and receiving a quality education.  The launch took place in the presence of H.E. Mrs Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, The First Lady of The Gambia, Ms Claudiana Ayo Cole, Gambia’s Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Mary Joy Pigozzi, Executive Director ......read more

An award-winning school, considered one of the most outstanding schools in Qatar, offering a rigorous American curriculum for Grades 5 through 12, focusing on Health sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, and Information Technology. Doha, Qatar, 18  March 2023 – Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions-Qatar (DeBakey, Qatar) is the first medical science-focused school in the Middle East. The award-winning school is considered one of the most outstanding schools in Qatar, offering a rigorous American curriculum for Grades 5 through 12, focusing on Health sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, and Information Technology. Named in honor of renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, DeBakey, Qatar opened its campus in Qatar in September 2008 in Al Messila, within ......read more

EAA and the Qatar Fund for Development pledge more than $53m to help 709,000 children March 12, (Doha): Education Above All (EAA) and its programme have concluded a successful week at the United Nations fifth Least Developed Countries Conference in Doha. As well as taking part in a variety of panel discussions on everything from gender equality to online universities and youth climate action, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed four MoUs with the Republic of Senegal, the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Republic of Liberia and Burkina Faso.  The Education Above All Foundation is committed to giving 709,060 out-of-school children access to quality education. The total budget for these projects is USD 53 million with the support of the Qatar Fund for Development, the Asian Development Bank and more than 6 ......read more

A Ministerial Roundtable at Doha’s Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) March 8, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and its strategic partner Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), held A Ministerial Roundtable discussion tackling a range of education-related issues entitled: "Out of School Children: Linking across Sectors for Success", With the participation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Education of 8 the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) as part of the Fifth United Nations Conference in Doha. The goals of the Education Above All Foundation (EAA) - which is one of the largest global institutions in the domain of development and education - coinciding with the Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade ......read more

March 5, 2023: Togolese Prime Minister Victoire Sidemeho Tomegah-Dogbe (in red) visiting Education Above All’s information booth at the UN’s fifth Least Developed Countries conference in Doha on Sunday. According to the most recent 2021 figures from the World Bank, there are more than 21,000 children out of primary school in the West African country. EAA’s Educate A Child programme partnered with Humanity & Inclusion to encourage parents to enrol some of the hardest to reach in the country.

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Doha, February 27, 2023, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted 500 high school students at the 2023 Pi Day Mathematics Competition. A total of 126 teams participated, representing 82 government and private Qatar high schools. Zelealem Yilma, associate teaching professor of mathematics at CMU-Q, has been an organizer of the event since it was first held in 2016.  “We are so pleased to see so many students participate. It shows that students are drawn to an intellectual challenge, and they enjoy solving problems.” The teams tackle questions that challenge their logical and reasoning ability. The question set, which is available in both English and Arabic, is designed to be accessible, with some challenging problems for more advanced students. Four teams will advance ......read more

Doha – February 22, 2023: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) organized the latest installment of WCM-Q’s Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series, focusing on ‘Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).’ PHPT is a condition in which one or more of the parathyroid glands (in the neck, near the thyroid gland) produces high amounts of parathyroid hormone. This causes high levels of calcium in the blood, which can lead to a variety of health problems, including loss of bone tissue, benign tumors, kidney stones, and other health problems. Titled ‘Primary Hyperparathyroidism: 2022 Guidelines and Evolving Clinical Paradigms,’ the session was designed to create an understanding of the changing epidemiology of primary hyperparathyroidism; review ......read more

    Sustainability and leadership are key themes in the Ramadan 2023 ‘Goals4Good’ campaign Feb 15, 2023 (Doha, Qatar) – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and its partners will organize a Ramadan ‘Goals4Good tournament consisting of a football and art competition to support selected EAA Foundation projects aiming to help the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized children. Thirty-six 36 schools in Qatar will participate in the tournament as a part of the “Goals4Good” Ramadan 2023 Campaign on March 10.  The event will take place at Doha College, starting at 12pm Doha time, and is expected to last until 8pm. Each football matches during the day culminated in a quarter, semi-final, and final tournament.  The schools will compete in three age categories in ......read more

Doha – February 8, 2023: Sixty-three pre-medical and foundation students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) experienced the life of a working doctor when they had the opportunity to shadow physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Sidra Medicine as part of the Pre-Medical Observership Program 2022-2023. The program aims to expose students early in their educational journey to the healthcare system in Qatar and familiarize them with the daily practices of medical professionals in various specialties. The program also promotes early career exploration and student awareness of the challenges physicians face every day.  Students spent two weeks of their winter break at HMC and Sidra Medicine, where they shadowed physicians during their daily clinical rounds, discussed cases, diagnoses, and possible treatments, ......read more

Doha – February 5, 2023: Twelve first-year medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) spent more than a week at the University of Jordan’s School of Medicine as part of the International Exchange Program (IEP). During the eight-day trip, which was coordinated by the WCM-Q Division of Student Affairs, the students had the chance to explore another country’s medical curriculum, observe clinical encounters with students during clinical rotations, examine varying educational methods, including problem-based learning, and learn about various aspects of the country- and region-specific population health programs.  As part of the program, the students also attended a medical camp in the Jordan Valley region, took part in a shadowing program with fourth-year medical students at Jordan University ......read more

Doha – January 30, 2023: More than 500 graduates of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) are currently serving successful careers as physicians, scientists, and academics at leading institutions in Qatar and internationally. Amongst them is Dr. Mustafa Kinaan, who was recently appointed program director of the University of Central Florida/HCA Healthcare GME Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship.    As part of his new role, Dr. Kinaan is responsible for overseeing the fellowship program, curriculum, and training future endocrinologists. He is also tasked with ensuring the program meets the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) criteria and assessing trainee competencies and readiness for independent practice, amongst other responsibilities.     After receiving ......read more

Doha, January 28, 2023 - The first students of the Class of 2027 received a warm welcome at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university. The 31 students were admitted to CMU-Q through the Early Decision round of admission. The students represent 18 schools and 10 nations, and more than half of them are Qatari nationals.  Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, encouraged the new students to seize the many opportunities that will come their way during their undergraduate years: “A university education is about more than academics: it is a time for you to develop your skills and passions. Over the next four years, you are on a path of self-discovery. Try new things, learn new skills, and discover how you can change your world.” The CMU-Q Early Decision application deadline is three months ......read more

  Youth who come from areas of violence and war, and hail from different backgrounds and cultures, all share the same goal: access to education at all times, including in times of conflict. EAA learned this through a series of striking art pieces that we curated as part of our Unite to Protect campaign this past year.  Our #UniteToProtect Global Youth Rally, which kicked off in June and traveled from Gaza to Uganda, Poland, and then Qatar, where EAA youth created bright colorful murals, including portraits of children, graffiti, and artwork, all with the same message: we have the right to access education; we demand that education is protected from attack.    These works were created during a series of advocacy workshops taught by Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, which equips young people with the skills ......read more

Partnership promotes learning and research in sports analytics November 07, 2022:  A collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and Stats Perform is providing new opportunities for the Education City community to explore the field of sports analytics. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. Agustín Indaco is an assistant teaching professor of economics at CMU-Q, and a researcher in the field of sports analytics. “Data has become central to many different fields, including sports. So many questions and decisions about coaching and gameplay are now based on data, and students who enjoy both sports and analytics can build a career in this area.” For years, CMU-Q has used sports datasets in data science coursework. “I find students are so much more engaged with analytics ......read more

Doha – November 14, 2022: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched a new Certificate in Population Health and Well-being for all interested healthcare professionals. Data available on chronic illnesses over the past 20 to 25 years highlights a serious health crisis—a pandemic of chronic illness in which people are experiencing premature mortality, and dying earlier due to heart disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions. Chronic pain, disability, and depression are widespread.  Despite these challenges, public health and preventive medicine topics such as lifestyle medicine, environmental health, social determinants of health, and health policy do not typically get addressed in the curric¬ula of health professional schools. This means that many physicians ......read more