The Deanship of Postgraduate Studies organised a ceremony to honour outstanding postgraduate students at the Conference Hall, under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Dr Fahad bin Al Julanda bin Majid Al Said, the Vice-Chancellor.
A total of 188 students from the University’s various colleges were honoured. Dr Sulaiman bin Dawood Al-Sab’ei, Dean of Postgraduate Studies, delivered a speech in which he noted that the ceremony coincides with SQU’s celebration of forty years since its establishment: four decades of scholarly and intellectual contribution, of preparing national talent, and of participating in the journey of comprehensive development.
These forty years were not merely years that passed by; they were a journey of achievements, milestones of transformation and giving, and a continuous endeavour to build the human being, empowering them with knowledge and equipping them with essential skills. Since its inception, SQU has remained a beacon of knowledge, a space for research and creativity, and a firmly rooted national institution in the service of Oman and its future.
Dr Al-Sab’ei added that the celebration of this year’s outstanding postgraduate students carries a profound meaning: just as the University celebrates four decades of achievement today, it also celebrates the scholarly talents who will carry the banner of achievement in the decades to come.
He further noted that honouring these students is not merely a celebration of high academic grades, but an appreciation of what lies behind these results: effort and commitment, patience and perseverance, and the ability to balance the demands of study with the various responsibilities of life.
Behind every scholarly achievement lie long hours of reading and research, in-depth discussions with the supervisory committee, unceasing questions, repeated attempts, and challenges that the students overcame with determination and faith. The excellence of this university’s graduates is not measured solely by the research they publish, but by their contribution to serving their society, improving human lives, and the reach of their impact.