QU President Dr. Hassan Al Derham (third right); Dean of QU College of Education Sheikha Dr. Hessa bint Hamad Al Thani (fourth right); and other dignitaries during the ceremony.
Doha: The College of Education in Qatar University (QU) marked the 50th Anniversary of its founding in a ceremony highlighting its achievements and developments over the last five decades.
The event also celebrated the College as the first institution of higher education in Qatar.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Hassan Al Derham, QU President, Sheikha Dr. Hessa bint Hamad Al Thani, Dean of the College of Education, a number of university officials and university affiliates, including professors and students, in addition to several departments and high school students.
During the ceremony, an introductory video about the College of Education was presented, with an overview of its programmes and centres, and a video entitled ‘From Past to Present’ highlighting the Early Childhood Center, as well as an inspiring story segment with Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari, Sports Journalist and Presenter with beIN — a graduate of the College of Education about his memories at the university.
Dean of the College of Education Dr. Hessa said, “Fifty years ago, the foundation stone of the College of Education was laid, to be the starting point in building a human being enlightened by the principles of science and knowledge. So every graduate in our college was a beacon and a teacher for the emerging generations, and a key actor in developing education in our societies.”
She added, “During fifty years, the College, through its various departments and centres, has been able to provide the community with leaders and expertise, through the efforts of cadres that have raised the educational production in our schools and social institutions despite the challenges and difficulties.”
