A shared vision realised: Inaugurating Qatar’s first Australian qualifications

Doha, Qatar: Barzan University College (BUC), in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, marked a historic milestone on Tuesda...

Doha, Qatar: Barzan University College (BUC), in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, marked a historic milestone on Tuesday, September 30, with the formal inauguration of Qatar’s first Australian tertiary qualifications. 

The inauguration, held at Le Royal Meridien, was graced by His Excellency Shane Flanagan, Australian Ambassador to Qatar, Dr. Hassan Al-Derham, Vice-Chairman of BUC, Professor Pascale Quester, Vice-Chancellor and President of Swinburne University of Technology and her senior delegates from Australia and Eng. Abdur Rahman, Co-Founder & CEO of BUC. More than 100 government, industry, academic and community leaders were specially invited to mark this momentous occasion.

A New Era of Higher Education

In his welcome address, Dr. Hassan Al-Derham reflected on the long-term vision that inspired BUC: “Barzan University College was built with a vision to redefine higher education. Today, with Swinburne as our partner, we reaffirm our commitment to deliver international quality education that empowers young people with the skills, confidence, and mindset to succeed. We want our graduates to drive Qatar and the region forward as thought leaders and innovators, prepared for careers and opportunities that are yet to emerge.”