Lusail University students achieved a distinguished academic accomplishment by winning second and third place in the 2026 National Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, organized by Qatar University with the participation of a select group of researchers and graduate students from various universities across the State of Qatar.
Researcher Mashael Al-Marri of Lusail University won second place, while researcher Fatima Jassim Al-Darwish came in third, in a competition that aims to enhance scientific communication skills and enable researchers to present their academic research in just three minutes, in a simple and impactful manner that brings scientific knowledge closer to the community.
Fatima Jassim Al-Darwish presented her master’s thesis titled “Digital Diplomacy as a Tool for Enhancing Soft Power: A Case Study of Qatar (1996–2025),” highlighting the role of digital diplomacy in strengthening countries’ international presence and influencing global public opinion.
The two researchers expressed their delight at this achievement, affirming that participating in the competition was a distinctive academic experience that allowed them to develop their presentation, public speaking, and communication skills, and to strengthen their ability to present research ideas clearly and concisely while preserving their scientific essence.
This achievement reaffirms Lusail University’s commitment to supporting scientific research, encouraging its students to participate in national academic forums, and developing their research and communication skills, thereby enhancing their academic presence and contributing to the dissemination of knowledge.