(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Georgetown students in Education City will soon assume an increasingly active role in raising awareness about international conventions prohibiting nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons (NCPW) at the Ministry of Defence, and Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q).
The collaboration seeks to involve students in NCPW's activities and events related to the prohibition of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) through an NCPW internship for up to two students, and other joint programmes.
Dr Gerd Nonneman, Dean, GU-Q, explained the rationale behind the partnership, saying, "GU-Q and NCPW are in agreement that WMDs pose a security risk locally, regionally and globally. We also agree that awareness about WMDs is crucial, and through this MoU, we are committing to the responsibility of raising awareness in our community."
On the impact of the MoU on students, he said: "The study of international affairs and global security, which provides the backdrop to understand key issues surrounding the risks, are central to the curriculum we offer at GU-Q.
"The MoU provides for joint activities and programming we hope will further impact our students' awareness of the effort to reduce proliferation and lessen the risks. I am proud of the partnership, and look forward to positive outcomes."
GU-Q has hosted the first and fourth NCPW WMD Awareness Workshop on its campus, and through the MoU, will continue to host it for university students on a biennial basis.
Beyond student internship and the workshop, the agreement also includes encouraging student research projects related to WMD conventions, and extending access of GU-Q Library and other resources to NCPW staff.
NCPW will invite GU-Q students and faculty to visit its headquarters for workshops, lectures, and meetings with experts to learn about practical aspects of international conventions. The three-year agreement has an option for renewal.
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