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GU-Q News

Georgetown’s Flagship Qalam Series Returns with Conversations at the Crossroads of Literature and Global Affairs

11 September 2025

At a time when headlines suggest power, money, and technology alone shape the future, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) insists on centering the human spirit, inviting the community to discover…

GU-Q News

Announcing Historic Conference “Seeing Sudan” Featuring Zeinab Badawi and Other Acclaimed Artists and Intellectuals

8 September 2025

September 18–20, 2025 | Four Seasons Hotel Doha In Sudan, a little-covered war has torn apart lives, crippled institutions, and forced more than thirteen million people from their homes, creating…

GU-Q News

Passing on the Georgetown Banner—and the Legacy—To a New Generation

1 September 2025

Every fall, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) welcomes its incoming class of Hoyas with a New Student Convocation ceremony that emphasises tradition while offering inspiration for the journey ahead. A…

Students

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…