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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…

GU-Q News, Research

“Sustaining the Oasis” Conference to Explore Pressing Challenges for the Region’s Water Security

9 November 2023

Addressing evolving water and climate challenges in the Gulf region, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will host a groundbreaking conference on November 12 and 13, centering the critical issue of…

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How the Global South Governs Holds Key to Solving Major World Problems, Say Global Governance Experts

9 November 2023

With global power rivalries making headlines across the world, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) brought together a group of experts from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa to interface with…

GU-Q News, Research

GU-Q's Palestine Speaker Series Tackles Law’s Role in Conflict

7 November 2023

GU-Q furthered the critical discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with its latest installment in the Palestine Speaker Series, a public lecture titled “Palestine and the Limits of the Law” featuring…

GU-Q News, Research

Qatar’s Early Modern Period Shows Unique Arabian Deco Style, Says Architect Jaidah at Community Book Talk

6 November 2023

As the skyline of Doha continues to expand with designs that reflect its unique heritage and forward-looking ambitions, the Indian Ocean Working Group at GU-Q invited award-winning author and architect…

GU-Q News, Research

Fresh Insights and Solutions to Be a Major Focus at Afghanistan Regional Symposium

5 November 2023

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is set to host the “Afghanistan Regional Symposium: Confronting the Impasse” on November 11, creating a dynamic forum that will bring together scholars and practitioners…

GU-Q News, Research

Hiwaraat Series to Put the Spotlight on Afghanistan’s Future and the Region’s Water Security

31 October 2023

This November, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will continue to promote dialogue that shapes a sustainable future through its Hiwaraat Conference Series, with two events focused on regional issues that…

GU-Q News, Research

UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk Explains International Law and the War on Gaza

30 October 2023

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) hosted the latest installment of their Palestine Speaker Series featuring an insightful talk by Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus of Law at Western University in Canada,…

Research

Georgetown Provides a Public Platform for ILO Director-General's Insight on Labor and Social Justice

19 October 2023

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) recently held an event titled “From G20 to the SDG Summit: Where Do We Stand on Decent Work and Social Justice?” featuring Gilbert F. Houngbo,…

Faculty, Research

Undoing Islamophobia and Reframing Muslimness: Connecting Global Perspectives

2 October 2023

With Islamophobia gaining widespread attention for its alarming rise all around the world, a pivotal conference hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) explored the complex power dynamics that drive…

Research

Conference Examines Islamophobia’s Growing Impact on the Global Muslim Community

1 October 2023

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q)’s “Global Histories and Practices of Islamophobia” conference began with a resounding message to build solidarity in the global fight against Islamophobia and other forms of…

Admissions, Research, Students

2023 ESJ Fellows Pragyan Acharya and Renee Mutare Present at Global Social Justice Research Symposium

28 September 2023

Entering its thirteenth year, the Education and Social Justice (ESJ) Project—a joint initiative between the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs and the Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and…