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11/27/23, 10:01 AM HBMSU participates in International Council for open, distance education
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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