Posts in "Academics"

To further the ever-growing discipline of Public Diplomacy, I have been invited to present my project “Qatar in Paris” in the annual conference of the International Studies Association, "Emerging Scholars in Public Diplomacy". The conference is is to be held in Chicago, March 2025. The purpose of this project is…

In the complex world of project management, navigating the lifecycle of assets poses a considerable challenge for owners. This complexity is magnified in projects driven by Building Information Modeling (BIM), where Asset Information Models (AIMs) are not just beneficial but essential. The requirement for AIMs highlights the need for clients…

The climate and biodiversity crisis are now a reality for the planet. Every nation, region, and community are facing multiple challenges as our planetary systems shift and national governments propose interventions on climate mitigation and adaptation. Recent scientific reports, such as the work of the Stockholm Resilience Centre, point to…

October is an exciting month here in Qatar, we’ve had the Qatar Grand Prix and Expo 2023 is well underway. However, amid all this excitement, it’s worthwhile remembering that October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer in Qatar, making up almost…

My name is Sadia Naveed, and I am currently a fourth-year student pursuing a degree in Business Management and International Relations at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen. I chose to study here because of its high global ranking, consistently placed amongst the top 250 universities worldwide and the…

I would like to welcome back our returning and new students in this new academic year. I hope that they had an enjoyable summer break and are eager to start their studies this semester.

Students here at our Qatar campus have access to a range of student services and societies.…

“I am proud to have pursued my Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at the AFG College with the University of Aberdeen. Choosing this esteemed institution was an easy decision for me, as I was drawn to its strong reputation for academic excellence, vibrant community, and supportive staff.

Opting for the…

The month of June has just started and you know what that means? It’s internship season! As the Career and Internship Manager at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen, I’m here to share some tips on how to transform your summer internship into an unforgettable adventure. So, let’s dive…

By Dawn McCartie, Programme Leader for the MBA programme AFG College with the University of Aberdeen

"Where?"
"Qatar"
"Where's that?"
"Near Saudi Arabia”

Rewind 18 months and that was pretty much how every conversation went when I told people I was leaving England and moving abroad. Now, as the World…

By Shahadat Hossain (MSc Programme Leader)

This is a common question whether reading is a habit or luxury or mere necessity. I don’t want to be biased on any one of the readers’ traits or create a debate to establish the fact. I would rather say reading plays a central and…