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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) was established with a vision to enrich society in Qatar and across the wider world with transformative educational experiences that bridge disciplinary boundaries and offer the academic community opportunities to engage in innovative research and collaboration. We aspire to nurture a diverse body of academically grounded and socially responsible global citizens, whose versatility will enable them to navigate the complexities of today’s world and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Our academic portfolio encompasses a prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Humanities and Social Sciences, complemented by four cutting-edge interdisciplinary Master's degrees:
- MA in Translation for the Creative Industries
- MA in Intercultural Communication
- MA in Digital Humanities and Societies
- MA in Women, Society and Development
In addition to the academic programs, the Translation Training Center (TTC) of the college offers high-level and quality professional translation and interpreting services. Also, the Language Center located in the college, offers a range of language programs.
Faculty and Research Areas
CHSS attracts and nurtures world-class faculty who combine academic excellence with impactful research across the humanities and social sciences. Our distinguished academic team brings together leading scholars in Translation Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Digital Humanities, Women Studies, and Intercultural Communication. The faculty's diverse expertise supports our comprehensive PhD program in Humanities and Social Sciences and our four innovative Master's degrees, creating a dynamic learning environment enriched by both permanent faculty and visiting scholars from prestigious global institutions. Our professors' research outputs, international collaborations, and industry connections ensure that our academic programs remain cutting-edge while maintaining strong ties to regional contexts and global developments.
CHSS faculty are involved in research areas that include:
- Accessibility
- Computational Linguistics
- Social Media Analytics
- AI in Education
- Translation Technology
- Literary translation and Narrative Studies
- Energy Geopolitics
- Media Translation
- Legal and Medical Translation and Interpreting
- Multi-sensory Communication and Audiovisual Translation
- Corpus Linguistics and Corpus-based Translation Studies
- Identity and Cultural Heritage
- International Relations
- Translation and Conflict Translation Pedagogy
- Arabic Language Technologies
- Gulf History and Politics
- Intercultural Studies
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Dr. Naqaa Abbas
- HBKU College of Humanities and Social Science - Associate Professor of Practice
Person: Employee
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Dr. Wisam Khalid Abdul Jabbar
- HBKU College of Humanities and Social Science - Assistant Professor
Person: Employee
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HBKU-OVPR-SRG-02-2: AI-EDAPT: Artificial Intelligence for Educational Adaptation, Personalization, and Transformation
Yahiaoui, R. (Principal Investigator), Koc, M. (Principal Investigator), Dimitropoulos, G. (Principal Investigator), Alam, F. (Principal Investigator), Mikros, G. (Lead Principal Investigator), Riazi, A. (Principal Investigator), Giustini , D. (Principal Investigator), Bower, M. (Consultant), Ali, L. (Graduate Student), Afridi, A. (Graduate Student), Thadikkal Abdul Muthalif, N. (Graduate Student), Mohamed Nour, A. (Graduate Student) & Miller, H. (Graduate Student)
1/06/24 → 31/05/25
Project: Applied Research
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EX-QNRF-NPRPC-15: SP#1 MARSAD
Ait Mou, Y. (Principal Investigator), Alam, F. (Principal Investigator), Shah, Z. (Principal Investigator), Mikros, G. (Lead Principal Investigator) & Abdul Halim, M. R. B. (Research Assistant)
1/01/23 → 1/01/28
Project: Applied Research
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EX-QNRF-NPRPC-17: SP#6 Digital Citizenship Ambassadors
Al-Jehani, A. M. A. A. (Principal Investigator) & Ali, R. (Lead Principal Investigator)
1/01/23 → 1/01/28
Project: Applied Research
Research output
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Digital work across the divide: Japan’s platform economy and labour market dualisation
Giustini, D., 2025, In: Contemporary Japan. 37, 1, p. 3-29 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the Challenges of Teaching Translation in Qatar: An Intercultural and Linguistic Perspective
Alhirthani, M. M., 1 Jan 2025, Teaching Interculturally in Qatar: Local Ethics, Communication and Pedagogies. Taylor and Francis, p. 214-224 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Negotiating Intercultural Education in Qatar: Cultural Identity, Education City, and the National Vision
Abdul-Jabbar, W. K., 1 Jan 2025, Teaching Interculturally in Qatar: Local Ethics, Communication and Pedagogies. Taylor and Francis, p. 3-13 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Student theses
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#PriorityToo Deyman Waa'ta: The Intersectional Politics of Crisis, State-Sanctioned Gendered Violence, and Guardianship
Almwaka, M. (Author), 2022Student thesis: Master's Dissertation
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A Creative Approach to Making Cultural References Accessible to Non-Qatari Audiences in the Documentary SENSES OF QATAR
Abdelaati, M. (Author), 2022Student thesis: Master's Dissertation
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ADDRESSING CROSS-LINGUISTIC AND COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS WITHIN QATAR AND ARABIC-SPEAKING PARENTS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
Zguir, M. (Author), 2018Student thesis: Master's Dissertation