Doha: Qatar University (QU) Health and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RSCI) have signed an agreement to activate a dual doctoral programme between the two universities, which will include PhD candidates from both sides as part of their close academic and research cooperation.
The event was attended by Prof. Asma Al Thani, Vice President for Health and Medical Sciences at QU, Prof Mariam Al Maadeed, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies at QU; Prof Fergal O’Brien, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of RCSI and Director of Research and Innovation; Dr. Mohamed Elrayess, Director of Basic Research at QU Health; Prof Darran O’Connor Head of RCSI School of Postgraduate Studies, and directors and deans of QU Health colleges.
Prof Asmaa Al Thani emphasised the benefits of the cooperation between QU and RSCI, highlighting the two parties’ intention to focus on developing research and education that facilitates scientific discovery.
“The agreement provides an opportunity to integrate the best experiences in the world into programmes that focus on health and medicine, expressing aspiration to implement fruitful exchange programs between the two colleges that provide exceptional opportunities for students and faculty.”
Prof. Al Maadeed, said QU is a leading educational institution which provides quality education in line with international standards.
She said the university’s progress in global and academic rankings has opened up many prospects for joint cooperation with local, regional and international universities.
