# Student Engagement
**Source**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/student-affairs-office/student-engagement
**Parent**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en
Sections :
Student Clubs and Achievements
- [Student Clubs and Achievements](#section-1)
- [Student Support and council](#section-2)
- [Sports and Recreation](#section-3)
- [Facilities](#section-4)
- [Qatar Foundation Services](#section-5)
- [Contact the team](#section-6)
## Student Clubs and Achievements
## Clubs (Social, Cultural, Scientific)
In addition to creating a bridge between students, student organizations allow for a holistic university
experience that includes extracurricular activities. Seeing as the majority of our HBKU students are postgraduates,
student organizations give them a chance to develop their leadership skills as well as their interests away from
work or classroom environments.
## Student Life Awards
Student Life Awards are annual non-academic awards. The awards aim to recognize exceptional students who have made noteworthy contributions to the university outside of academia. Awardees are evaluated for their informal learning through participation in co-curricular activities, involvement in the arts, community service, community engagement, student leadership, competitions(non-sports), and sports accomplishments.
## Three Minute Thesis Competition
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a contest open to doctoral students, launched by the University of Queensland, Australia, and brought to HBKU by HBKU Student Affairs. The 3MT competition requires competitors to deliver a succinct overview of their thesis to a non-specialist audience, in three minutes. Competitors are required to present their research using a single static slide. A panel of three judges assesses competitors based on comprehension, content, engagement, and communication.
## Student Support and Council
## Student Representative Council (SRC)
Serves as a two-way communication channel between staff and students, bringing information to the
attention of staff. The SRC provides HBKU students with a voice to express ideas, suggestions,
concerns, needs, requests, or issues. Additionally, the SRC creates events tailored to and based
on students’ interests. Members of HBKU SRC are elected by the students of their respective colleges.
## Complaint and Feedback System
You are our most important stakeholders. Your experiences, opinions, and voices matter deeply to us. We value your feedback and welcome your input with open arms. Your perspectives are vital in helping us improve our programs, services, and the overall quality of your education. Whether it’s a suggestion for enhancement or a concern that needs addressing, rest assured that your feedback and complaints are not only heard but taken seriously and with full confidentiality.
For more, login to: <https://hbku.campuslabs.com/engage/forms>
## Sports and Recreation
The Sports Section at HBKU aims to enhance students’ general well-being and encourage healthy
lifestyles through sports and other activities. Participation is open to all HBKU students
with knowledge of the various sports.
For more information, you can contact them through: [sports.recreation@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:sports.recreation@hbku.edu.qa)
### HBKU Sports Club
The HBKU Sports Club provides students an opportunity to participate in a competitive sports club.
This enterprise enhances their college-life experience and provides a vehicle for a well-rounded
education through physical, social, and leadership development.
#### HBKU Sports and Recreation currently offers 13 different Sport Clubs.
Football
Basketball
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Golf
Padel
Chess
Athletic
Squash
Cricket
Tennis
Horse Equestrianism
Badminton
##### Through the clubs we:
- Organize and conduct physical, sports, and health-improving activities in the university.
- Participate in sports competitions at various levels among higher educational institutions in Qatar.
- Engage students in educational and training activities related to their sport of interest.
If you are interested in joining any sports club or have any questions, please contact the HBKU Sports and Recreation at \
[sports.recreation@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:sports.recreation@hbku.edu.qa)
or call [+974 4454 8235](tel:+97444548235)
## Facilities
### Student Lounge at Minaretein
Located on the Ground Floor-A.006 at Minaretein (College of Islamic Studies building), the student lounge is a great space for students to spend their free time, work on projects, and socialize with each other. Students can also de-stress with a quick game at the foosball and billiard tables installed in the lounge
## Qatar Foundation Services
### Undergraduate Student - QF Financial Aid
A need-based, interest-free loan program that gives you an equal opportunity to receive a quality university education. All students who have been accepted into one of the undergraduate programs in Education City and can demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply. Students can repay their loan after graduation either through repayment (as a percentage of their monthly income) or via paid service. For more details, please email [fao-repayment@qf.org.qa](mailto:fao-repayment@qf.org.qa) or visit our offices in Education City to meet with the SFS team.
### Housing
For more information, please visit our page:
[www.qf.org.qa/education/student-housing.](mailto:www.qf.org.qa/education/student-housing)
### QF Primary Health Care Center
QF Primary Health Care Center (QF PHCC) is currently operated by Queen Hospital, on behalf of Qatar Foundation.
- Queen Hospital is a highly recognized private medical center in Qatar. Under its operation, QF PHCC will
continue to provide our staff and students with high-quality healthcare services.
- The QF PHCC is an invaluable resource for our community, and this transition marks a step toward
enhancing its services. Under Queen Hospital’s operation, it will offer longer daily opening times
and Saturday openings, as well as other services that will be announced in due course.
- To access the various health services at QF PHCC, students and staff can use their private health
insurance or pay for the service privately.
## Contact the team
### Engagement and Wellbeing
#### Reem A. Alabduljabbar
Head of Student Engagement
- [ralabduljabbar@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:ralabduljabbar@hbku.edu.qa)
- [+974 44540380](tel:+974 44540380)
#### Faisal A. Al-Mohannadi
Senior Engagement Supervisor
- [faalmohannadi@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:faalmohannadi@hbku.edu.qa )
- [+974 44540136](tel:+974 44540136)
### Sports and Recreation:
#### Wadha A. Al-Saoud
Recreation Supervisor
- [walsoud@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:walsoud@hbku.edu.qa )
- [+974 44548235](tel:+974 44548235)
### International Services
#### Bader A. Al Muftah
Events Supervisor
- [baalmuftah@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:baalmuftah@hbku.edu.qa )
- [+974 44540327](tel:+974 44540327)
### Counseling Services
#### Counseling Team
- [counseling.services@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:counseling.services@hbku.edu.qa)