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GU-Q Simulated Diplomatic Crisis Course Teaches Negotiation Skills Under Guidance of Seasoned Diplomats

2 February 2022

At Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), 27 undergraduate students took part in the annual Negotiation Simulation Exercise, a hands-on opportunity to learn about the complexities of international negotiation and peacebuilding…

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Education Innovator Kartikeya Uniyal Lives the Spirit of Georgetown at GU-Q

24 January 2022

Kartikeya Uniyal (SFS’23) comes from a Brahmin family. An inherited privilege and legacy of India’s ancient caste system, it is an identity that has inspired him to take on a…

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Hoyas Create Connections on a Georgetown Leadership Track Doha by Dhow Adventure

15 December 2021

Few things are as iconic in Qatar as the sight of dozens of traditional wooden sailing vessels bobbing in the water along the Corniche. An important part of Qatar’s maritime…

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First Year Arabic Student at Georgetown Wins Second Place in EC Calligraphy Contest

13 December 2021

Mastering the art of Arabic calligraphy can be a challenge even for native speakers, who venerate the art form for its ability to convey meaning while avoiding figurative imagery. Sargis…

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Qatari Students at Georgetown Share Traditions with Community at National Day Festivities

26 November 2021

In the warm and welcoming spirit of local tradition, the Al Liwan Qatari Students Association at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) organized a Qatar National Day event that treated their…

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Local High School Students Gain Diplomatic Experience at Georgetown Model United Nations

18 November 2021

More than 230 participating high school delegates from 29 schools in Qatar took part in the first in-person Model United Nations (MUN) at QF partner Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q)…

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Computer Coding Competition Finish Qualifies Georgetown Team for Regional Event in Egypt

15 November 2021

Georgetown Hoyas Ivan Shandybin (SFS’24), Nurmukhammad Mukhammadiev (SFS’24), and Begali Aslonov (SFS’25) recently competed in the first in-person Qatar Collegiate Programming Competition (QCPC), hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar…

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Students from Georgetown Win Top Honors at QNRF Undergraduate Research Competition

15 November 2021

The outstanding research efforts of students at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) were recognized at the Qatar National Research Fund’s 13th Annual Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) Competition, where two…

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Swedish Minister, HE Per Olsson Fridh, Discusses Climate Change and a Changing World with GU-Q Students

8 November 2021

As part of his official visit to Qatar, Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation, H.E. Per Olsson Fridh, made a visit to GU-Q, where he was a featured guest at…

Students

GU-Q Student Club hosts the Ambassador of Mexico to Qatar for Cultural Exchange

8 November 2021

The Latin American and Caribbean Society at GU-Q organized an event titled “In Conversation with H.E. Graciela Gomez Garcia, Ambassador of Mexico to Qatar.” The gathering offered students an opportunity…

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Georgetown Debating Union Defend Their Title, Dominate at First QUDL Tournament of the Season

3 November 2021

The student debate team at QF partner Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), the Georgetown Debating Union (GDU), has had a great start to the season, winning the top three team…

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Georgetown Senior Presents Youth Engagement Policy Recommendations at Y20 Event for G20 Summit Communiqué

28 October 2021

International Politics major Khushboo Shah (SFS’22) recently presented her policy recommendations for engaging youth in decision-making for a more just and inclusive future at the virtual Y20 International Consultation. The…