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 the admission of international and Omani undergraduate students. This initiative aligns with the university's plans to strengthen its international ranking, and supports the objectives of the Oman Vision 2040.The programme aims to provide educational opportunities for international students who wi...

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 the Committee, presided over the meeting with the attendance of the committee members.His Highness started the meeting expressing his thanks to the members for their attendance and active participation. Then the committee reviewed the agenda, which included discussions on key topics, including the re...

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 colleges.The championship, held in a knockout type, featured thrilling matches, with the top two players from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The final match saw Badr Al-Jassasi from the College of Arts and Social Sciences facing Abdulaziz Al-Khatib from the same college. The high-level technical...

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 chemistry. One of the most prominent challenges is the complexity and diversity of living systems. Genetic and environmental variations make designing experiments and reliably replicating results difficult, as biological systems are highly interconnected, meaning that altering one component can have unexpec...