QU to co-host Times Higher Education BRICS summit 2019

Qatar University (QU) will host the 2019 Times Higher Education BRICS & Emerging Economies Universities Summit from January 14-16, 2019, in collaboration with the Times Higher Education (THE). The event, described as the “first of its kind” in the Arab world, aligns with Qatar’s “pioneering role in education in the region”, QU has said in a statement. It is also the second THE summit organised by QU as the university hosted the first edition of the Times Higher Education Mena Universities Summit in 2015.The event will bring together experts from THE and top leaders from the university and industry sectors to share their experiences in building and developing knowledge economies for high-value returns to societies of emerging economies and developing countries, the statement noted.QU president Dr Hassan al-Derham said, “The summit will explore strategies for driving up quality in teaching, research and knowledge transfer; leadership challenges facing institutions in developing economies; and how industry partnerships can prepare students for employment. Such priorities are already underlined by Qatar National Vision 2030 and Qatar University’s strategy 2018-2022, which maps out the routes to achieving continuing performance excellence building on our achievements in our key areas of education, research, institution and engagement.“We look forward to welcoming you to the 2019 Times Higher Education BRICS & Emerging Economies Universities Summit. In addition to an inspiring programme with many leaders in their field, you will enjoy the warm hospitality that Qatar always provides.”THE editorial director — Global Rankings Phil Baty added, “We are delighted to be working on this summit with Qatar. Qatar’s focus on driving up the quality of research and the pace of innovation, and on aligning graduate skills with the needs of the economy, makes it a perfect national case study for the event. Doha’s location as a major global transport hub makes it the perfect location to bring together universities from over 40 countries across four continents: Europe, Africa, Asia and South America.”