The Office of Graduate Studies at Qatar University (QU) has launched the Pharmacy Postgraduate Society (PPS). QU vice president for research and graduate studies Prof Mariam al-Maadeed noted that the PPS, the first of its kind on campus, represents the interests and concerns of postgraduate students at the local and international levels.

“The society aims to support postgraduate students to achieve the highest academic standards and to promote a competitive and productive learning environment among students through a diversity of programs and activities,” she said.
“Its mission is to represent the views of its members, to enrich the lives of postgraduate students, and to advance their interests academically, culturally, and socially.”
QU College of Pharmacy (CPH) dean Dr Mohamed Diab the support to the PPS is meant to foster a mutually beneficial relationship in research and academia. "It reflects the institution’s commitment towards empowering its students to achieve optimal results by offering them supportive opportunities and resources that enable them to advance their research interests.”
The launch event featured a panel discussion chaired by CPH assistant Prof Dr Daoud al-Badriyeh, and presented by Dr Diab, CPH associate dean for research and graduate studies Dr Feras Alali, PharmD alumni Dr Sara Hayder and senior MSc student Loulia Bader. Discussions focused on CPH’s experience throughout the processes involved with the establishment of the PPS.
It also included presentations delivered by CPH assistant dean for student affairs Dr Alla El-Awaisi and PPS president Dina Abushanab.
The event followed a graduate student workshop on “Thesis/Dissertation Submission and Approval” organised by the Graduate Academic Support Unit at the Office of Graduate Studies and delivered by QU graduate adviser Dr Mary El-Mereedi.
QU Office of Graduate Studies acting dean Dr Ahmed Elzatahry, other QU officials, faculty and students were also present at the event.

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