Past Events

This workshop, delivered by the pubilsher Taylor and Francis, will inform and guide local researchers and authors on how to prepare a manuscript for submission and publish in open access journals. The workshop is part of the Library’s Open Access Week program.

The session will introduce attendees to the Library's Open Access Author Fund and describe how authors in Qatar can benefit from the fund to publish in open access journals. The session will also briefly outline the concept of open access and how it can benefit research in Qatar.

The idea of ​​the workshop is to transform a soft drink can into a camera that takes vintage photos that reflect the spirit of photography in the 18th century. With this camera, you can experience the early days of photography, learn how cameras work, what they are made of, how they are manufactured and how to capture memorable photos.

Learn the basics of pencil drawing by mastering how to shade and create 3D sketches. 

We're calling all urban gardeners in Qatar to share their experiences with growing vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants and their connection with nature.

Productive Researcher is a new online series from the Postgraduate Peer Support Network Program (P2SN) aimed at encouraging researchers in Qatar to be intellectually productive through peer learning with leading academics around the world. In this series, we will learn and interact with these academics about their habits, procedures and thinking processes that make them the leaders in their field.

The Library, in collaboration with Emerald Publishing, presents "Guide to Get Published: Structuring a Publishable Paper." This session aims to provide a comprehensive guide to optimize your academic writing and preparation skills in compliance with international publication criteria.

This workshop will introduce Google Drive, one of the leading online storage apps that can help you store your files and convert them to different formats. You will also learn how to quickly and efficiently collaborate on the same documents with your team members.

Part of "Doha Capital of Culture in the Islamic World" celebrations, this webinar highlights the efforts of the founder of Qatar, Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad [may Allah bless his soul], in spreading Islamic culture through the printing and publishing of religious books, and also through his hosting of scholars in Qatar. 

Did you know that chess improves memory, problem-solving, and IQ? It's also a wonderful way to improve focus, flex those creativity muscles, and most importantly, kids have fun playing.