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11/27/25, 8:07 AM HBMSU Strengthens Global Research Leadership Through ICDE Global Doctoral Consortium at ICDE World Conference 2025 | …
Prof. Moustafa Hassan, Vice Chancellor for International Cooperation, followed with a dedicated presentation
further detailing CESL’s research pillars, governance model, and opportunities for participation. He highlighted the

essential role of GDC scholars in shaping the research agenda of the next decade, particularly in areas such as AI,
stackable learning systems, and immersive digital education.

The GDC Symposium featured student presentations, group-based research exercises, and expert feedback panels. As

part of the Consortium’s core mission, the event strengthened cross-institutional research networks, expanded
opportunities for mentorship, and promoted shared mechanisms for advancing the global digital learning research

ecosystem.

HBMSU continues to champion the GDC as a platform for empowering early-career scholars. Its active leadership
reflects the University’s long-term vision for building a globally connected research community capable of addressing

emerging challenges in online learning, smart pedagogy, and technology governance.

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