Doha, February 12 (QNA) - The History Program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies held the third edition of its student conference Thursday on memory, identity, and narrative in transformations of historical writing, with wide participation from graduate students, alumni, and researchers.

In this context, Head of the History Program at the Institute Dr. Essam Nassar said the conference serves as an annual platform for presenting and discussing student research projects within a critical academic environment. The conference helps refine methodological skills and enhances engagement in theoretical discussions related to memory studies, identity, and historical narratives.

He highlighted that this research path provides an opportunity to revisit the past in light of social, political, and cultural transformations, reinforcing the Institute's position as a dynamic center for producing historical knowledge in the region.

The scientific sessions extended throughout the day across four research panels, reflecting intellectual diversity in methodological approaches and geographical scopes in the study of history.

The sessions included papers - examining history as a multi-layered field where knowledge intersects with social context, and local narratives interact with cross-border perspectives.

The conference also highlighted diversity in participants' research backgrounds, spanning social and cultural history, colonial history, memory studies, and urban studies. This variety contributed to strengthening academic dialogue across disciplines and facilitated the exchange of research experiences. (QNA)