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Exploring Futures: SQU at GHEDEX 2025

SQU took part in GHEDEX 2025, one of the region’s most significant educational events, aiming to promote its outstanding academic environment and showcase the educational opportunities available...

SQU Hosts National Forum for Student Advisory Councils

SQU has launched the Student Advisory Councils Forum for Higher Education Institutions, under the patronage of Her Excellency Prof. Rahma bint Ibrahim Al-Mahrooqi, Minister of Higher Education, Resear...

PetroBarza Kicks Off in Its Second Edition

The second edition of the PetroBarza has officially opened at the Exhibition Hall. Organised biennially by the Society of Petroleum Engineers at the College of Engineering, the exhibition brings toget...

SQU and Tallinn University Explore Avenues of Cooperation

A delegation from Tallinn University, Estonia, led by its Rector, Prof. Tõnu Viik, began a two-day visit to Sultan Qaboos University today. The visit seeks to enhance academic and cultural coll...

SQU's Petroleum Engineering & Nursing Rise in QS World Rankings

Sultan Qaboos University has made significant progress in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2025, with the Petroleum Engineering programme reaching the 25th position globally. Additional...

SQU launches Student Admission Programme "Afaaq" to Enhance International Ranking

With the blessing of the esteemed Council of Ministers and in an effort to enhance its international position, Sultan Qaboos University has announced the launch of "Afaaq" a programme for th...

Photo Society Organises 28th Photography Week

The 28th Photography Week, titled Bawn, commenced in the Conference Hall under the patronage of Dr Abdulmunim bin Mansour Al-Hasani, former Minister of Information. Organised annually by the Phot...

National Committee for Bioethics Holds its First Meeting this Year

The National Committee for Bioethics held its first meeting of the year today in the University Council Hall. His Highness Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin Al Julanda Al Said, the Vice Chancellor and Chairman of t...

Conclusion of Ramadan Table Tennis Championship

The Colleges Table Tennis Championship (Singles) concluded on Monday evening at the sports complex of SQU, amidst a distinctive Ramadan atmosphere and competition among 20 students from various colleg...

Challenges Facing Life Sciences Research

Research in the life sciences, including fields such as medicine and agriculture, presents unique challenges that make it more demanding compared to disciplines like engineering, physics, and chemistr...

Latest Research Highlights

A small water bottle could impact your health .. How can researchers address plastic hazards?

Over the past decades, plastic has become an essential component in various industries due to its abundant raw materials, low cost and ease of manufac...
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Discovery of rich mineral deposits in Al-Batinah and Masirah Island

Geology researchers are concerned with studying the layers of ophiolites in order to understand the history of the geographical and natural space that...
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Novel wall design achieves energy efficiency in hot arid areas

Building external walls in hot, arid regions is critical to environmental control in architectural design, due to their role in heat transfer. Providi...
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Our traditional houses inspire modern home

Residential buildings in the Sultanate of Oman are among the largest consumers of energy due to their architectural layouts, which may not be suitable...
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SQU DAy 2025

05 May, 2025 — 08 May, 2025

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“ We are proud of this university; and more than that, we are proud of you in Oman and elsewhere ”

H.M. Sultan Qaboos bin Said
“ We want this to be a world-class university ”

H.M. Sultan Qaboos bin Said
"Education the Power of Excellence"

Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. Ali Bimani

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Exploring Futures: SQU at GHEDEX 2025

SQU Hosts National Forum for Student Advisory Councils

PetroBarza Kicks Off in Its Second Edition

SQU and Tallinn University Explore Avenues of Cooperation

SQU's Petroleum Engineering & Nursing Rise in QS World Rankings

SQU launches Student Admission Programme "Afaaq" to Enhance International Ranking

Photo Society Organises 28th Photography Week

National Committee for Bioethics Holds its First Meeting this Year

Conclusion of Ramadan Table Tennis Championship

Challenges Facing Life Sciences Research

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“ We are proud of this university; and more than that, we are proud of you in Oman and elsewhere ”

“ We want this to be a world-class university ”

"Education the Power of Excellence"

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