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Georgetown University in Qatar announced a call for papers for a new book project titled Global Histories and Practices of Islamophobia that aims to contribute new and original research on…
With the use of immersive, hands-on virtual reality (VR) technology, GU-Q students explored a social justice initiative while learning how digital innovations have transformed society and the future of education. …
Elegant wooden dhows are vestiges of Qatar’s maritime past, but in a recent research event hosted by QF partner Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) titled “Of Voyages and Moorings: The…
As part of a newly launched research project on race and society at GU-Q, the public was invited to attend a screening and scholarly examination of filmmaker Julie Dash’s ground-breaking…
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…
To further understand the historical impact of Islamic art on diverse cultures and societies across the region, QF partner Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) hosted a public book discussion of…
Mega sporting events have placed a spotlight on the recruitment and naturalization of top foreign athletes, a practice that is making national dreams come true, but also stirring public debate…
Dr. Yehia A. Mohamed, Associate Professor of Arabic at QF partner Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), is the author of a new textbook titled Reading the Arab World (Routledge, 2021)…
Creating a sustainable future beyond fossil fuels will need creative solutions inspired by the work of social scientists who study how energy shapes culture, politics, and economics. This was the…
When the movie Star Wars was released in 1977, it redefined cinematic history and introduced generations of audiences to a classic storytelling structure called the monomyth, where a hero goes…