HBKU course certified by Geneva university

In the presence of HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, vice chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has announced the validation of its Master of Arts in Audiovisual Translation (MAAT) programme by the University of Geneva. With this endorsement, the programme will be the second HBKU degree to be externally validated and receive a Faculty of Translation and Interpreting Quality Label.The MAAT programme aims to train specialists in the mediation of audiovisual texts, both for foreign-language viewers and sensory impaired audiences. Current students and alumni of the two-year programme attended the ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre.Along with the leadership, faculty and staff from HBKU and QF, a delegation from Geneva led by Dr Stéphane Berthet, secretary general of the University Geneva, ambassador of Spain Ignacio Escobar, dean Laoucine Kerbache from HEC Paris in Qatar, and Urs Schnider -deputy head of Mission -Chargés d’Affaires, embassy of Switzerland took part in the event.Dr Ahmad M Hasnah, president of HBKU, commented: “It is an honour for HBKU’s MA in Audiovisual Translation programme to be awarded this validation from the University of Geneva. The university is committed to continuing to work and partner with other universities and institutions around the world as it builds a profile of academic and research excellence.” Founding dean of HBKU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), Dr Amal Mohammed al-Malki remarked, “The recognition by such a prestigious university distinguishes HBKU’s MAAT programme as exemplary, not only locally, but also regionally and globally. When the programme was launched two years ago, the curriculum was matched to FTI Quality Label’s specifications, and the focus kept on equipping students with the skills and training needed to excel in the field.”HBKU’s CHSS aims to have local impact and contribute to the realisation of Qatar National Vision 2030 by working closely with public institutions, NGOs, and the private sector to fill gaps in Qatar’s educational landscape.