News – Georgetown University in Qatar

Students

Georgetown’s Incoming Students include 160 Exceptional Students, and a BBC Most Influential Woman

24 August 2025

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) proudly welcomed its largest incoming class during New Student Convocation; its 160 members representing nearly 50 countries are defined by ambition, purpose, and global perspective.…

Students

The Ultimate Guide for Students at GU-Q

19 August 2025

There are a lot of things to know when starting college. To help you get settled at Georgetown in Qatar, we compiled a list of blogs, podcasts, and stories sharing…

GU-Q News, Students

How GU-Q Students are Preparing to Shape Qatar’s Diplomatic Future from the Halls of the UN

18 August 2025

Poised to shape Qatar’s diplomatic future, students from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) spent their summer stepping onto the world stage through prestigious United Nations programs at the center of…

Admissions, GU-Q News

A Sneak Peek into Hoya Welcome Week: How GU-Q is Preparing For its 20th Anniversary Class

5 August 2025

While newly admitted students at Georgetown University in Qatar are celebrating their acceptance and gearing up for a new chapter, Hassan Amin and Panagiotis Dalgiannakis (GU-Q’27) are spending their summer…

Professional Education

GU-Q and Japan International Cooperation Agency Collaborate to Boost Jordan’s Public-Private Partnerships Expertise

22 July 2025

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) signed an agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Monday, July 21, to launch a technical cooperation project aimed at enhancing the capacity…

Alumni, GU-Q News, Research

Reclaiming Narratives: How Dr. Maryam Alsada is Transforming How We Study Gulf Women’s Histories

7 July 2025

As an alumna and Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Dr. Maryam Mohamed Alsada is charting a course at the intersection of rigorous academic inquiry and grounded community…

GU-Q News, Students

Students Take Masterclass in Cultural Diplomacy at Venice Architecture Biennale with Launch of Qatar Pavilion

30 June 2025

With the opportunity to represent Qatar at one of the largest cultural forums in the world, six students from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) traveled to Italy to attend the…

GU-Q News, Research, Students

Space Detectives: Students Use Satellite Data to Address Climate Change

25 June 2025

Summer break meant diving into marine research, hiking Greek islands, and using space tech to track climate change for rising Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) juniors Adeena Hossain, Gwyneth Estomo,…

GU-Q News, Students

History Like You’ve Never Seen It: Students Turn Interviews Into Stunning Graphic Novels

17 June 2025

This summer, the Georgetown Qatar library is the home of an exciting collection of graphic novels about historical events such as war, migration, and political upheaval, offering unique insight on…

GU-Q News, Research

Dean Masri Shares Importance of Global South Voices at Major International Forum in Rome

16 June 2025

As the first American pope to hold office, Pope Leo pledged in May to seek peace, charity, and be close to those that are suffering, a commitment that resonates with…

Faculty, Research, Students

Inaugural HBKU-GU-Q TradeLab Award Celebrates Outstanding Student Achievements

3 June 2025

Six interdisciplinary teams showcased the power of cross-collaboration across four projects Two innovative projects advancing international trade law in the digital age–including the use of generative AI, and Asia region…

GU-Q News, Students

Inside International Justice: GU-Q Students Experience The Hague Firsthand

27 May 2025

In a pioneering experiential learning course offered by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), twelve students recently traveled to The Hague, Netherlands, known as a hub of global law, to explore…