QNL marks new academic year with variety of workshops in September

Qatar National Library (QNL) is set to host an exciting lineup of events and workshops for members this September, focusing on heritage and research as well as health, education and learning to support children, parents and teachers for the new academic year.

QNL will also hold a lecture on sports event management in Qatar and accessibility features for spectators with disabilities in the run-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. On September 3, researchers are invited to attend a one-day event dedicated to strengthening their skills through three technical workshops that give oversight of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.On September 3, 10, 17, and 24, QNL will host its second “Young Adults’ Coding Camp,” in collaboration with AdStep, an EdTech start-up led by a group of engineers from Qatar University. The sessions aim to equip young adults with technical skills related to coding, robotics, gaming and design.On September 6, QNL will host “The Creative Writing Circle for Adults” which provides an opportunity for creative writers to come together and share their work. The group provides inspiration, feedback and encouragement in a supportive environment. With the beginning of another academic year, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) need specific strategies and a special classroom environment that supports their learning. Teachers are invited to join this lecture on “Regulating Behaviour in a Classroom Environment for Students with ADHD” on September 10.QNL will host a series of seminars on September 11 and 17, where parents are invited to learn skills, tips, tricks, and habits to support children to get to the next level in their academic lives. The seminars will cover topics ranging from human psychology, neurolinguistic programming and physiology to smart ways to study, how to construct an essay and how to improve your memory. On September 14, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will be back at QNL to perform Schubert’s Octet in F Major. On September 15, QNL will host “FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Accessibility for Spectators with Disabilities,” a practical discussion guide to raise awareness about the accessibility features of FIFA 2022 to ensure that the unique atmosphere, matchday services and passion for the event can be shared and enjoyed by everyone, regardless of physical ability. On September 15, QNL invites teachers and parents to a workshop that discusses how to nurture and guide gifted and creative children to help them get the most out of their talents. Then, on September 18 and with the FIFA World Cup rapidly approaching, QNL will host a lecture that will cover the historical aspects of managing and hosting large sporting events as well as the current and future implications for Qatar. The guest speakers for this event will be Dr Danyel Reiche and Dr Matthias Krug. Finally, QNL, the regional IFLA Centre for Preservation and Conservation in the Arab Region and the Middle East, will host a webinar on September 27 to highlight the efforts of the National Centre for Manuscripts in the Adrar region of Algeria, known for its many family-held collections, which contain a vast number of manuscripts. The lecture will be presented by Belfakir Ahmed, a specialist in the preservation and conservation of manuscripts.