NXplorers Qatar have a lot to celebrate
NXplorers Awards take place in Qatar
Recently, students from various high schools in Qatar gathered to present their remarkable NXplorers projects during the NXplorers Closing Awards Ceremony. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of the students, teachers, ambassadors and to announce the top winning teams of the NXplorers competition.
Projects showcased at the awards ceremony included a device for monitoring and improving plant growth, a capsule that improves drinking water and a project that uses cow manure as an energy source.
With the participation of 520 students, 21 teachers, and representatives from 12 preparatory schools across Qatar, along with one university, this year's programme proved to be a resounding success. Through a series of 25 workshops, students collaborated in teams, utilising the power of NXthinking to delve into critical societal issues and propose effective solutions.
NXplorers wins at the Qatar CSR Awards’
NXplorers was recently awarded Best CSR Initiative in the Energy Sector at the Qatar CSR Awards 2023.
This recognition highlights the impact the programme has had in the four years since launching in Qatar. It is a testament to the students, teachers, Shell staff and partners including the Qatar Scientific Club, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and Ibtechar - for their dedication in making the programme a resounding success.
The Future of Education: Reimagining Skills for an Uncertain Future
NXplorers recently sponsored a live panel discussion with the Economist featuring Harry Brekelmans and a range of esteemed education experts, to explore the state of education and the skills needed to prepare young people for an increasingly complex and uncertain future.
NXplorers Future Talks: Addressing Inequalities
Our most recent NXplorers Future Talks webinar focused on Addressing Inequalities and what actions governments and industries can take to promote equal opportunities in education worldwide.
Celebration event in the Philippines
Palawan's FarmHer Innovators excelled at the Shell NXplorers celebration event in the Philippines with their groundbreaking project, while recognising other outstanding innovations.