Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in collaboration with the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council, is preparing to launch the “16th National Week for Scientific Research and Innovation 2024.” The events are held annually under the slogan “Promising Researchers for Qatar” and include the 16th National Exhibition for Student Research.
The activities will take place from September 29 to October 3, 2024, at the Qatar National Convention Center.
The 16th National Week for Scientific Research and Innovation 2024 aims to enhance students’ research, inquiry, and innovation skills, foster a spirit of collaboration and competition, and achieve excellence in scientific research. It also seeks to highlight student research projects that address contemporary issues and provide the necessary support for them.
Additionally, it aims to offer outstanding projects the opportunity to participate in regional and international competitions while collaborating and coordinating with partners in
relevant state institutions.
This year, 70 primary schools participated in the exhibition, presenting 412 research projects involving 810 students. Furthermore, 162 middle and high schools participated, showcasing 808 research projects across various fields with 1,559 students involved.
The research projects were evaluated through several stages to ensure objectivity in assessment and transparency in the judging decisions and results announcement.
Additionally, 116 public and private schools participated in the action research competition, with 368 teachers submitting 328 research projects.
The 16th National Week for Scientific Research and Innovation includes events, most notably the final rounds for student research, projects, workshops, and discussion sessions for teachers and students.
The National Exhibition for Student Research will also be inaugurated, alongside a fun corner and partner presentations on September 30, 2024, under the patronage of HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Buthai
na bint Ali Al Jabr Al Naimi.
The week will also feature an awards ceremony for partner supporters of student research and projects. The events will conclude on October 3, 2024, announcing competition results and honoring the top three winners among students and supervisors in the research and innovation competition and the winning teachers in the action research competition.
Source: Qatar News Agency