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11/27/25, 8:07 AM HBMSU Strengthens Global Research Leadership
HBMSU Strengthens Global Research Leadership

25 November 2025 | Business

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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) highlighted its strong role as a core partner and
long-standing supporter of the ICDE Global Doctoral Consortium (GDC) during the ICDE Global

Doctoral Symposium, held in Wellington, New Zealand.
The Symposium gathered emerging scholars, doctoral candidates, and senior academics from
universities across the world, providing a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, research dialogue,

and global collaboration in online, open, and smart education. As a core GDC partner, HBMSU played
a central role in shaping the event’s academic discourse and strengthening the future of doctoral
research in inclusive and technology-enhanced learning.
H.E. Dr. Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor of HBMSU, delivered the official welcome address, reaffirming
the University’s commitment to nurturing emerging researchers and advancing global knowledge

creation. He also introduced the Center of Excellence in Smart Learning (CESL), outlining its vision as
a decentralized, AI-enabled, and blockchain-powered ecosystem designed to transform global
research collaboration.

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.

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