Multiple fields of research relevant to the Gulf region.
Vision
Become a premiere International Center of excellence in interdisciplinary research and studies on the Gulf region, its political, economic and social development and its regional and international strategic relations.
Mission
Promote interdisciplinary and innovative graduate studies and academic research to advance in-depth knowledge of issues related to the Gulf region.
Objectives
- Provide a Qatar University-based Gulf Studies Center of international excellence offering multidisciplinary postgraduate academic programs and cutting edge research on the Gulf region.
- Stimulate and advance education and research on a broad range of political, economic, social, environmental, cultural and security issues, and other matters relating to the Gulf region.
- Foster thoughtful dialogue among students, scholars, and practitioners of Gulf affairs and facilitate the free flow of ideas and knowledge thus promoting scholarly interest in the region.
- Develop a forum for develop a forum for innovative scholarship and academic research to foster interdisciplinary Gulf studies research led teaching.
- Engage in outreach activities with a wide range of local, regional, and international partner
Center for Sustainable Development
CSD conducts research on food, water and energy security, environmental conservation and waste management to work toward solving sustainable development challenges.
Vision
The Centre for Sustainable Development aspires to advance interdisciplinary research to achieve a balance between human development and the conservation of natural resources.
Mission
To work toward solving the pressing issues of sustainable development in Qatar and the Gulf region, emphasizing food and water security, environmental conservation and the development of alternate energy sources (biofuels).