University of Calgary in Qatar honours 80 outstanding students


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula

Doha: The University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) recognised outstanding achievements of 80 students in an annual awards ceremony held on Monday at the St. Regis Doha. 

“It takes a substantial amount of dedication and commitment to attain the high standard of academic excellence our students have achieved, and we are honoured to host this ceremony that has been observed to commemorate the achievements of our brilliant students. Our students have demonstrated their dedication and commitment to becoming the future faces of the nursing profession in Qatar and we are proud to acknowledge their ongoing achievements and wish them all the luck in their nursing journey,” said UCQ Dean and Professor, Dr. Deborah White.

The event celebrated 80 students from three different nursing programmes including the Bachelor of Nursing Regular Track (BNRT), Bachelor of Nursing, Post-Diploma Bachelor of Nursing (PDBN), and Master of Nursing (MN). Honoured students were presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award which is awarded to students who have proven leadership in extra-curricular activities supported by an impressive personal essay and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Moreover, a number of students have also been nominated by the university's faculty to receive the excellence in clinical practice award for BNRT students, and the leadership award for BNRT, PDBN, and MN students.

A list of students nominated by the University of Calgary in Qatar's Dean, Dr. Deborah White, have also been recognised for their exceptional academic achievements alongside volunteers who have dedicated their time to support with the execution of campus activities and events.

UCQ Director of Student and Enrolment Services, Dr. Mahmoud Adam, said:“We are immensely proud to celebrate the amazing achievements of our inspiring students. Despite all challenges, they have been able to demonstrate resilience and have been determined to not only achieve their goals but to exceed expectations. They have gone above and beyond to inspire and make a difference, and we are honored to recognize all the hard work they have achieved.”

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