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Tribune News Network
Doha
The Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Qatar University College of Arts and Sciences (QU-CAS) on Thursday signed an agreement with the Behavioral Healthcare Center (BHC) to establish collaboration in the field of graduate studies and organise joint studies and events.
The agreement was signed by QU V-P (Research and Graduate Studies) Prof Mariam al Maadeed and BHC General Manager Rashid bin Mohammed al Nuaimi in the presence of CHSS Director Dr Kaltham al Ghanim and officials from QU and BHC.
The terms of the agreement include collaboration between both parties to prepare scientific studies on 'Social media and behavioural change among youth' and 'Organisational structure of moral values among the young in Qatari society', an international conference titled 'The First International Interdisciplinary Congress on Behavioral Health', and a roundtable on 'Family role model', as well as a seminar on 'Youth and values'.
In her remarks, Prof Mariam al Maadeed said:"QU has many competencies in various fields including energy, environment, health, and information technology as well as society and humanities. The support of behavioural health is very important for excellence in all disciplines and jobs. We are pleased to collaborate with the Behavioral Healthcare Center in various areas such as research activities and student involvements, the organisation of joint events, and the provision of training to members of the Behavioral Healthcare Center."
Nuaimi said:"This agreement aims to serve Qatari society and to support research. QU is a prestigious educational institution that contributes to fulfilling the national aspirations towards sustainable development and a knowledge-based economy at the local and international levels."
Ghanim said:"This collaboration serves to strengthen the agreement that was signed between CHSS and BHC last December with the aim to establishing collaboration between both parties in the field of promoting behavioural health within the society, to boost the capacity of young people to face and solve behaviour deviation problems, and to provide effective therapeutic and awareness services in the field of behavioural health and behavioural and cognitive treatment. This agreement is in line with QU's ongoing efforts to promote excellence in inter-disciplinary research and conduct high-quality research projects that address contemporary challenges."
