QU integrates 3D design, printing technology into Core Curriculum

Doha: The Core Curriculum Program at the Deanship of General Studies at Qatar University (QU) introduced several initiatives during the academic year 2020/2021 to support the university’s strategy towards innovation and digital transformation.

Among these initiatives implemented by the programme is integrating 3D design and printing technology in some university-required courses such as innovation, leadership, and community participation (UNIV 200) and mathematics in society (MATH 105). This comes in line with the programme’s role to unlock students’ innovation potential and develop their digital competencies. Commenting on this, Dr. Omar Al Ansari, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, expressed his gratitude towards these initiatives in line with drives related to innovation and digital transformation. Through digitally enhanced curricula, the university aspires to be a pioneering educational institution that provides curricula and teaching approaches that meet the needs of the next generation. Advanced digital technology such as design technology and 3D printing plays a fundamental role in changing the labour market requirements in the next ten years. He added that such initiatives would support achieving the university’s strategic goals.