Universities maintain seamless learning during regional crisis: Academic

Doha, Qatar: Higher education institutions in Qatar have continued academic activities without disruption despite the ongoing regional crisis in the M...

Doha, Qatar: Higher education institutions in Qatar have continued academic activities without disruption despite the ongoing regional crisis in the Middle East, thanks to swift measures adopted by authorities and universities to transition learning to digital platforms, according to a university academic.

Dr. Akinseye Olatokunbo Aluko, Assistant Professor at Oryx University in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, said the country’s higher education sector has demonstrated resilience and adaptability by rapidly shifting lectures and academic engagements to online platforms.

Speaking to The Peninsula, Dr Aluko noted that educational institutions across the country have strategically moved lectures and learning activities online using widely accessible digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Blackboard and Moodle to ensure that students continue their studies uninterrupted.

According to him, the transition has enabled institutions to sustain academic calendars while also maintaining a supportive learning environment for students amid regional uncertainty.

“The ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East has significantly impacted the higher education system in Qatar,” he said, adding that the coordinated response from universities and authorities has helped safeguard academic continuity.