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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar (2010-2020)

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar was established in partnership with Qatar Foundation to become the center of Excellence for Cultural Heritage and Knowledge Management in Qatar.

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Over 10 years of operation,ÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar offered a Diploma in Academic Research and Methods, MA in Conservation Sciences, MA in Archaeology of the Arab and Islamic World, MA in Museums and Gallery Practice, MA in Library and Information Studies and a PhD programme.
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The infographic below (click to enlarge) highlightsÌýsome of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar's key achievements between 2010 and 2020:

The courses graduated 330 studentsÌýwho,Ìýin addition to the regular academic offerings, were able to takeÌýadvantage of research and professional development grants, student trips and over 100 student placements in international cultural institutions.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar delivered 230 professional education courses, attended by more than 2,500 participants. Aiming to support both emerging and established heritage professionals, many of the short courses had a regional and local focus.

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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø QatarÌýreceived over £11m ofÌýfunding for researchÌýfor around 100 projects spanning from Myanmar to Spain, with a special focus on the Arab and Islamic World, involving Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar academics, students and international experts.

The nine world-class conservation and material sciences labs handled and treated over 500 historical objects and hostedÌýmore than 30 visiting researchers from 19 countries.

The Library at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar was a major source of cultural heritage materials for students, staff and the wider community, with a collection of more thanÌý16,000ÌývolumesÌýof printed books and journals, as well as electronic publications.

Community engagement was one of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar’s strategic objectives, with the university’s public engagement programmes taking archaeology, conservation, libraries and museums to communities across Qatar through over 130 public events, which wereÌýattended by more than 5,000 attendees and collected over 9,000 online views.

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A key focus for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar’s outreach programme was children and schools. The university developed a comprehensive set of learning resources for schools, based on five of its projects, which targeted young learners between the ages of six and 16.


Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Qatar was alsoÌýhome to a diverse community of world-class academicsÌýand an accomplished, international team of non-academic staff. Many moved to Qatar to pursue a genuine interest in the nation’s culture and heritage, and play their part in its development and preservation.

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Partners and stakeholders

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    A private, non-profit organisation, the Qatar Foundation supports and operates programmes in three core mission areas: education, science and research and community development. Through its work, it strives to lead the social and economic development of Qatar.

  • Along with overseeing an array of museums and galleries, Qatar Museums promotes art, heritage and creativity in and around Qatar by taking the cultural experience beyond the four walls of a museum into the world at large.