Doha: Qatar University’s Office of Graduate Studies held the Graduate Orientation Day – Spring 2021 for the newly admitted graduate students, via WebEx, with nearly 90 students in attendance.
In his welcome speech, Dr. Ahmed Al-Own, Acting Dean of Graduate Studies at College of Arts and Sciences QU, discussed the nature of the study at the postgraduate level compared to the undergraduate level.
Ghada Al Kuwari, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Office of Graduate Studies, made a presentation that included a tour of the Office of Graduate Studies’ website on Qatar University. Besides, it explained some of the essential policies that students must consider during their higher education studies at the university.
Dr. Mary Newsome, Assistant Dean of Graduate Learning Support, talked about the services provided to graduate students, such as workshops for writing a thesis and dissertation and events that the section conducts such as TED talks, TED boot camp, and other supporting activities. In addition to this, she discussed the Graduate Students Blackboard Community on the Qatar University website.
Dr. Sandy Rahme, Senior Graduate Programs Review Specialist, also reviewed the postgraduate programmes offered during the term Spring 2021. She highlighted some academic tips on study plans and supervisions.
Aldana Al Thani, Senior Student Affairs Specialist – Registration, discussed the services available to graduate students, such as copying, printing, copying, and providing the university card, and an overview on obtaining textbooks in both paper and electronic types.
The event concluded with an open discussion session, during which all students’ questions were answered by the dean and assistant deans of the Office of Graduate Studies.
