News – Georgetown University in Qatar

GU-Q News, Students

Anwesha Nath and Other Student Advocates Take Charge on Climate, Host UN Local Council of Youth

22 September 2025

When Anwesha Nath first began her climate journey at the age of 15, she could not have imagined that within just a few years she would be addressing world leaders,…

GU-Q News, Hiwaraat

Historic Gathering of Sudanese Artists and Thinkers Sheds Light on Crisis, Offers Hope

21 September 2025

As war rages on in Sudan, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) convened a landmark Sudanese intellectual and cultural gathering on “Seeing Sudan” to shed light on the urgent crisis. Together…

GU-Q News, Hiwaraat

Arts Generate Action When Politics Fail: How GU-Q Drew Attention to Sudan

19 September 2025

While the world averts its eyes from the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) opened its Hiwaraat conference season with an urgent reminder: See Sudan Now. In the face…

GU-Q News, Research

Suzi Mirgani, Boundary-Breaking Filmmaker Representing Sudanese Women on Screen

18 September 2025

With Cotton Queen winning international attention, the GU-Q scholar-artist shines a spotlight on Sudan’s stories—on screen and in Academia Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) scholar and filmmaker Dr. Suzi Mirgani…

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, Hiwaraat

Announcing Historic Conference “Seeing Sudan” Featuring Zeinab Badawi

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…