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chancellor of International Cooperation at HBMSU, represented the University at this event, where he
actively engaged in the Pre-conference Global Doctoral Consortium (GDC) session on November 06,

2023. During the session, Prof. Hassan delivered a presentation to highlight HBMSU's foundational role
as a partner in GDC, emphasising its commitment to knowledge dissemination and collaboration.

Prof. Moustafa Hassan, Vice-chancellor of International Cooperation at HBMSU, said, “The participation
of HBMSU in the conference is a testament to our University’s unwavering commitment to advancing

smart education. This emphasises our role in supporting and empowering Ph.D. learners in their research
endeavors within the realms of smart, electronic, open, and distance learning. Our focus remains on

providing these learners with educational resources, as well as global-level peer communication and
learning opportunities.”

The conference also featured the “Regional Perspectives on Quality Assurance: Good Practices in the

Age of Digital Education” panel, which addressed challenges of ensuring quality in open, flexible, and
distance learning, with the aim to accelerate the adoption of best practices and foster global discussions
on quality assurance standards. Organised by ICDE Quality Network and moderated by Dr. Souma Alhaj

Ali, the Excellence and Governance Director at HBMSU and the Chair of ICDE Quality Network, the panel
discussion featured Prof. Moustafa Hassan from HBMSU; Prof. Ojat Darojat from Universitas Terbuka; Dr.

Mary Morocho Quezada from Universidad Técnica Particular de la Loja (UTPL) and CALED; Mr. George
Ubachs from EADTU; Prof. Juliet Inegbedion from National Open University of Nigeria; and Prof. Rajni

Chand from University of South Pacific.

Held under the theme ‘Joining Hands in Peace for the Futures of Education’, which echoes the collective
efforts required to provide access to educational resources and shape the future of education worldwide,
this conference witnessed the participation of a wide number of individuals from across the globe.

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