{
  "id": 16713223,
  "title": "Qatar Foundation’s ABP and WCM-Q to host forum on preparing students for higher education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/qatar-foundations-abp-and-wcm-q-to-host-forum-on-preparing-students",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T05:58:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/27/10/2026/qatar-foundations-abp-and-wcm-q-to-host-forum-on-preparing-students-for-higher-education"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar: The Academic Bridge Programme, a component of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education, is set to co-host the 'Building Bridges to Higher Education: Advancing STEM Readiness and Global Competence' forum with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, another Qatar Foundation allied university. This event aims to facilitate the transition of high school students into higher education, with a focus on nurturing their interests in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and medical and healthcare disciplines.\n\nThe gathering will convene educators, academic advisors, curriculum experts, and leadership figures to facilitate dialogue, disseminate knowledge, and foster stronger partnerships between schools, preparatory programs, and universities. Scheduled for November 14, the forum will be under the protection of Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and in association with UNESCO.\n\nRegistration to attend this one-day event is available until November 7 on Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's website. Attendees will gain practical insights into guiding students towards educational paths suited to their skills and ambitions, while promoting a heightened interest in STEM and healthcare-related fields. The forum will also shed light on university admission criteria, preparatory programs, and the requisite skills for success in higher education.\n\nAdditionally, the forum will address potential obstacles students might encounter during their transition to university and discuss methods to ensure their academic and personal preparedness for this pivotal stage.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The Academic Bridge Programme, part of Qatar Foundation&rsquo;s Pre-University Education, in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, is to host the &lsquo;Building Bridges to Higher Education: Advancing STEM Readiness and Global Competence&rsquo; forum.</p> <p>The event will bring together faculty, academic counselors, curriculum…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}