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journey towards earning a Ph.D.
Dr Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
(HBMSU), stated, “With an unwavering commitment to enhancing its global
presence, HBMSU actively engages in international forums of smart
education. This commitment was the driving force behind our participation in
the ICDE World Conference 2023, enhancing the international standing of
HBMSU and reinforcing the principles of innovation and excellence in
education development. Additionally, our participation in these globally
renowned conferences solidifies the University’s partnerships on the
education map with major institutions, councils, and international
organisations. This aligns with the vision of the leadership of the UAE, the
directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Crown Prince of Dubai, HBMSU President.”
This global event, hosted by Universidad Estatal a Distancia, (UNED) in Costa
Rica, featured engaging presentations on relevant topics delivered by experts
in the field, along with moderated thematic discussion tables. PhD students
also had the opportunity to present their work in a secure environment,
receiving valuable feedback from peers and academic experts on-site.
Prof. Moustafa Hassan, Vice-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 6th
November 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 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 PhD
learners in their research endeavours 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.
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. (ANI/WAM)

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