Past Events

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of social science research to help you develop your skills to be able to start your research. The workshop will include an overview of academic writing, content, ethics and methods of research. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the most critical global health catastrophe of the century and became the most challenging event that humanity has faced since World War II. In addition to its impact on the health of people worldwide, this pandemic has had catastrophic consequences for the global economy and affected the operation of businesses and organizations worldwide, including memory and cultural institutions. In this webinar, we will explore the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on libraries and museums, concentrating on the challenges that affected the management, preservation and conservation of their collections. Furthermore, we will highlight the importance of future planning for safeguarding collections by implementing preventive conservation policies and practices.

Join our Virtual Knitting and Crochet Meetup to share experiences, information and more. Show us what you’re working on every Thursday in October from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Everyone is welcome, including beginners and those who want to learn. Grab your yarn and needles and let’s chat! The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

Join the English Fiction Book Club for a virtual book discussion of Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn. In this psychological thriller, a troubled reporter returns to her hometown to cover a series of murders. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

Visual supports are non-verbal ways for children with autism spectrum disorder to communicate their needs and make sense of the world around them. This online training will introduce you to the different types of visual schedules and the importance of using these schedules, as well as ways to use them effectively at home. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

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.

Take 30 minutes and join us for a brief orientation about the Library's online services for adults. You'll be introduced to our various online services and how you can maximize your online Library experience. The session will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

We are pleased to invite you to visit and explore Qatar National Library. Our staff are happy to give you a tour highlighting the Library’s services and resources.

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.

Getting your children to develop successful habits can be challenging, but we've got you covered! In this series of seminars, you'll learn skills, tips and tricks, and habits to support your children to get to the next level in their academic lives. We will cover things like human psychology, neurolinguistic programming, physiology, smart ways to study, how to construct an essay and how to improve your memory. Seminars will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.