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Groundbreaking Conference on AI and the Future of Work Offers Hope for a More Sustainable Future

7 December 2024

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has concluded its much-anticipated ninth Hiwaraat conference, “A.I. Uprising: Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of Work and its Impact on the Environment.” Held in…

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Georgetown University in Qatar Announces Keynote Speakers for “A.I. Uprising” Conference

1 December 2024

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has unveiled the agenda for its highly anticipated ninth edition of the Hiwaraat conference series, “A.I. Uprising: Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of Work…

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More Women Needed at the Foreign Policy Table, Experts Agree at Georgetown Qatar Conference

21 April 2024

A global dialogue hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) emphasized the role of gender-informed strategies and gender diversity within international institutions to drive better and more equitable foreign policy…

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Prominent Diplomats and Experts to Examine Gender in Foreign Policy at Georgetown Qatar’s Hiwaraat Conference

17 April 2024

“Gender in Foreign Policy,” Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q)’s Hiwaraat conference on April 18 on campus, is timely and topical. The conference will consider how to improve foreign policy and…

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Hiwaraat Series Continues with “On Palestine” Symposium

7 March 2024

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) hosted a public symposium, “On Palestine,” on March 7, bringing together leading Palestinian voices and Middle East scholars. The timely discussions centered on the themes…

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Global Forum Sparks Dialogue on Energy’s Role in Shaping a Sustainable Future

12 December 2023

The connection between energy infrastructure, the environment, and lived experiences in the region was the focus of the closing plenary of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q)’s “Global Energy Cultures” forum…

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Global Energy Cultures Forum Illuminates Intersections of Art, Academia, and Social Dynamics

10 December 2023

The interconnections between energy, culture, and society in the pursuit of equity and sustainability was one of the themes on the first day of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q)’s engaging…

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Conference at Msheireb Museums Offers Creative Look at Energy and Global Cultures

7 December 2023

Exploring the unique relationship between energy and cultures, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), in collaboration with Msheireb Museums, will bring together academic and artistic perspectives as it opens a public,…

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Energy Cultures Conference Set to Explore Everyday Energy Experiences

4 December 2023

The Center for International and Regional Studies at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is partnering with Msheireb Museums to host an international forum under the theme “Global Energy Cultures: How…

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Malcolm Gladwell at Water Conference: Solving the Crisis Requires Bravery and Urgent Drive To Make Changes

12 November 2023

With the security of our global water supply threatened in the face of climate change and increasing demand, finding solutions requires the type of risk-taking, urgent action, and networking required…

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Water Conference Identifies Regional Solutions and Concerns Ahead of COP28 Conference

12 November 2023

Outcomes from GU-Q’s “Sustaining the Oasis” Hiwaraat conference are poised to be a catalyst for shaping new dialogues, collaboration, and research partnerships around water security and climate change, both within…

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Afghanistan Symposium Highlights Role of Education in Tackling Challenges

11 November 2023

Few areas are as critical to the future of Afghanistan as education, speakers noted at GU-Q’s “Afghanistan Regional Symposium: Confronting the Impasse,” but comprehensive efforts are needed for education to…