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DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 27, 2026
DOHA, Qatar, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has formalised a partnership with the Academic Bridge Program (ABP) of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (Qatar Foundation) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU, signed in Doha, Qatar, on 18 January, establishes a framework to enhance student pathways and academic recognition, promote faculty exchanges, and develop joint initiatives between the two institutions.
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The MoU signifies a mutual commitment to facilitating opportunities for student mobility, collaborative academic programmes, and training initiatives. Professor Jay Siegel, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) of HKU, and Ms. Abeer Al-Khalifa, President of Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation, officiated the signing, marking a pivotal step in strengthening academic ties between Qatar and Hong Kong. Other attendees of the ceremony were Mr. Simon Chan, Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai; Professor Bennett Yim, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and International Student Exchange of HKU; Dr. Saheim Al Temimi, Director of ABP; and other senior management from the Qatar Foundation.
Under the agreement, HKU will recognise the ABP Foundation Year Program for admission into the first year of its undergraduate programmes, including credit transfer options. The partnership will support student exchanges, workshops, and mentorship schemes, fostering academic collaboration between Qatar and Hong Kong.
The MoU marks a significant step in strengthening ties between HKU and Qatar Foundation, with both institutions anticipating long-term benefits for students and faculty.
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Comparto con muchos la visión de que la universidad, salgo contadas excepciones va muy por detrás del mundo real, con una actitud muy reactiva.
Hace años que salà de ella, aunque continúo ligado, intentando terminar otros estudios que hace tiempo comence (soy un ferviente entusiasta de estar continuamente formándome… aunque solamente sea como intención, y el estar matriculado en alguna asignatura de una 2ª carrera me ayuda en ocasiones a autoexigirme un plus adicional).
Lo penoso es que solamente mantengo relación, muy de vez en cuando, con 2 profesores. Los únicos de los que guardo un buen recuerdo. Y casualidad esta que no son profesionales de la docencia, sino profesionales de la industria privada que están en la docencia por convicción e ilusión personal. Cuánto tiene que aprender la universidad de muchas escuelas de negocios…