UDST students complete global summer program at Canadian university

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) students had the privilege of joining the exemplary Okanagan Global Summer Program o...

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) students had the privilege of joining the exemplary Okanagan Global Summer Program offered by the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada.

 The young scholars’ participation reflects UDST’s commitment to global collaboration with leading higher education institutions and its dedication to providing students with a well-rounded academic experience, further advancing the University’s mission to graduate professionals with a competitive edge in local and international job markets.

High-achieving UDST students from various majors related to engineering, business, computing and information technology, and health spent the summer alongside peers from around the world at the renowned UBC campus in Kelowna. Students engaged in interdisciplinary courses and lab sessions, learning a blend of skills and knowledge, which they practically applied to real-world issues.

The program offered two innovative course packages, which centred around the themes of “Designing the Future,” covering topics such as autonomous vehicles, automation and robotics and technical communication, and “Leadership and Decision-Making in Health,” where students explored topics around effective leadership in global health organisations, management of change, strategic project management and data-informed decision making.

The intensive academic experience included classroom and lab time, as well as opportunities to engage with local organizations, businesses and campus facilities. The students toured the Visualization and Emerging Media Studio (VEMS)—a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to exploring, developing and researching immersive media and technologies and featuring Canada’s highest-resolution 3D, VR-ready video wall.