Multiple fields of research relevant to the Gulf region.
Vision
Become a premiere International Center of excellence in interdisciplinary research and studies on the Gulf region, its political, economic and social development and its regional and international strategic relations.
Mission
Promote interdisciplinary and innovative graduate studies and academic research to advance in-depth knowledge of issues related to the Gulf region.
Objectives
- Provide a Qatar University-based Gulf Studies Center of international excellence offering multidisciplinary postgraduate academic programs and cutting edge research on the Gulf region.
- Stimulate and advance education and research on a broad range of political, economic, social, environmental, cultural and security issues, and other matters relating to the Gulf region.
- Foster thoughtful dialogue among students, scholars, and practitioners of Gulf affairs and facilitate the free flow of ideas and knowledge thus promoting scholarly interest in the region.
- Develop a forum for develop a forum for innovative scholarship and academic research to foster interdisciplinary Gulf studies research led teaching.
- Engage in outreach activities with a wide range of local, regional, and international partner
Center for Sustainable Development focuses on research related to Food and Water Security, Renewable Energy, Natural Resource Governance, Algal Technologies, and Waste Management. We strive to create interdisciplinary research that is aligned with Qatar’s National Research Strategy, the Qatar National Vision 2030, as well as the research agenda of Qatar University.
Vision
Promoting interdisciplinary research to achieve a balance between human development and conserving natural resources.
Mission
Creating a platform for knowledge and advanced technologies in sustainable development through applied research in alignment with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.