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LoginQNL Welcomes Academic Year with Mentorship, Tech, and Literary Events
Doha, August 31 (QNA) - As the new academic year begins, Qatar National Library (QNL) has invited students, researchers, and lifelong learners to a dynamic month of programs spanning mentorship, technology, and literature.
According to QNL press statement today, the calendar kicks off on Sep. 5 with "The Murshidi Program: Academic and Career Mentoring," an initiative connecting high school, university students, and fresh graduates with leaders from Education City and other institutions in Qatar for one-on-one guidance on university applications and career planning.
Launching the same day is the "Skills Hub: Empowering Women," a three-part series designed by women for women. Running on Sep. 5, 12, and 19, the program features interactive sessions on personal finance, AI productivity, and critical thinking.
Shifting focus to documentary storytelling, the Library hosts "Voices of Keys to Palestine" from Sep. 8-12. This five-day filmmaking workshop teaches aspiring content creators how to document the Palestinian human experience and preserve its memory for future generations.
Education and technology merge on Sep. 9 at the "Science Book Forum: AI in Education," a seminar exploring the parallels between human and machine learning, alongside how AI can foster critical thinking in the classroom.
History and literature take center stage on Sep. 17. First, an interactive session titled "Diplomacy and Influence: A Reading of the British Presence in the Gulf", presented by Acting Head of the Department of International Affairs at the College of Arts and Sciences ay Qatar University Dr. Aisha Hadi Al Rashdi, explores the geopolitical footprint of the East India Company through the lens of early diplomatic practices.
Also taking place that evening, the Library collaborates with the Embassy of Colombia for "Book Chat: The Sounds of Macondo." Colombian composer Oriana da Marte will blend literary discussion with a live musical performance inspired by Gabriel García Marquez's renowned novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Pivoting to specialized industry support, professionals in regional archives and libraries are invited to attend a training program on "Disaster Risk Management and Preparedness," running from Sep. 22-30.
Returning to literary discussions on Sep. 23, the Book Chat series continues with Qatari novelist Ali Al Naama, author of Circus of the Greats. Al Naama will share his creative journey and the experience of bringing a distinctive Qatari voice to English-language fiction.
Live music returns to the venue on Sep. 24 with "Philharmonic at the Library," featuring the Qatar Philharmonic Brass Quintet in a special performance celebrating the Years of Culture honoring Mexico and Canada.
The month's ongoing focus on publishing and technology culminates on Sep. 26 with the third edition of the "Write to Inspire: Books and Authors" program. This year's theme delves into the impact of AI on Qatar's publishing industry, offering a platform for authors and publishers to discuss ethics, authenticity, and creative opportunities associated with emerging digital technologies.
Rounding out the month's public events, the "Qatar Contemporary History Series" takes place on Sep. 26-27. Led by Professor Mahjoob Zweiri, the lecture and hands-on workshop will equip participants with essential research skills, from formulating questions to analyzing primary sources in the study of Gulf history. (QNA)
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