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New Journal Launched by Georgetown Scholars offers Groundbreaking Research on Indian Ocean World

15 April 2024

Scholars at QF partner Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) helped launch a new interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal titled Monsoon: Journal of the Indian Ocean Rim, a collaborative effort between The Africa…

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GU Scholars Deconstruct Caste Systems and Latin American Identity During Week of Scholarly Exchange

2 April 2024

Two visiting scholars from the Georgetown campus in Washington, DC, brought a global perspective to contemporary identity issues at GU-Q’s Faculty Seminar Series, covering global caste systems and representations of…

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GU-Q Highlights Student Research on the Indian Ocean

26 March 2024

Highlighting its dedication to mentoring undergraduate researchers, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) hosted a unique research conference for its first Indian Ocean Fellows, an initiative of the Sonneborn Interdisciplinary Collaboration…

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New Research Initiative Explores Basketball’s Evolution in the Region

23 March 2024

The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University Qatar (GU-Q) held an insightful panel discussion to launch its newest research initiative, America’s Game in the Middle East:…

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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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GU-Q Dean’s Lecture Explores Public Architecture and Arab Modernity

6 March 2024

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) continued the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series with a compelling talk exploring public architecture and the complexities of Arab modernity. During a public event at the…

Faculty, Research

Multiversity Lecture Explores Shift in International Economic Governance

5 March 2024

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) and the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) continued their collaborative lecture series “Foundations of International Thought” with an insightful talk on…

Faculty, Research, Students

Immersion Week Gives Georgetown Students An Inside Look at Qatar’s Sustainability Innovations

29 February 2024

Twelve Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students exchanged their textbooks for educational fieldwork over Spring Break, exploring groundbreaking green projects in and around Doha. The week-long immersion program tied into…

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Expert Daniel Brumberg Explores Iran’s “Axis of Resistance” Strategy

6 February 2024

In a public talk at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Middle East expert Dr. Daniel Brumberg shared his observations on evolving challenges facing Iran and its “axis of resistance” as…

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Pioneering Female Education Leader Discusses Regional Dynamics at Dean’s Speaker Series

5 February 2024

At a Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series event at Georgetown University of Qatar (GU-Q), Dean Safwan Masri discussed the formidable challenges confronting universities and higher education leaders, and the evolution of…

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Futurist Alexander Explores the Powerful Role of Higher Education During Climate Crisis and Age of AI

31 January 2024

The future of higher education, the forces driving its transformation, and its potential to provide solutions to an increasingly unstable world were explored by the internationally known futurist, researcher, and…

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Students and Faculty Highlight the Importance of Regional and Youth Voices at COP28

29 January 2024

GU-Q successfully concluded its multifaceted engagement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), where faculty and students contributed to the global discussions. Official Youth Advocacy Mohammed, IYCDP Delegate for…