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Georgetown Student Wins HBKU Student Leader of the Year

"Know when to lead from behind". That's Indeewaree Thotawattage's advice. The Georgetown student of this year's recipient of the HBKU Leader of the Year award.

Georgetown Students Roll up Shirt Sleeves to Study Economic Development in Ethiopia

Thirteen SFS-Q students spent nine days in Ethiopia studying the impact of land policy and agriculture in the economic development of the country.

Georgetown Qatar's Graduating Class of 2013 Honored at Commencement Ceremony

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) awarded 43 awarded graduating diplomas in International Politics, International Economics and Culture and Politics.

Georgetown Qatar University Students Prepare to Graduate into the Working World

On May 11, 2013, 43 black-robed Georgetown Qatar University students will take their final walk in a graduation ceremony.

Georgetown Qatar Students Meet with Egypt's Heikal

Renowned journalist and historian, Mohamed Hassanein Heikal, meet with Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students, at a discussion roundtable at their Education City campus.

Prominent Egyptian Journalist Mohamed Heikal Treats Georgetown Students to a Rare Personal Appearance

Leading Egyptian journalist, Mohamed Hassanein Heikal, delivered a riveting presentation titled "The Gulf; The Day After Tomorrow" to an audience of faculty, alumni and students of Georgetown University, Qatar.

Georgetown's Annual Diplomatic Ball: A Tradition of Community Engagement

The black tie was optional, but the opportunity to network and socialize was guaranteed at the recently concluded Georgetown social event of the year.

Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society Inducts SFS-Q Students

Three SFS-Q students currently studying at Main Campus attended the Phi Alpha Theta (PAT) candlelight Spring banquet and induction ceremony

Georgetown Professor Explains Libyan Writer's Inspiration

What do songs, silence and the heart have in common? All three pave the way to understanding the concept of unity existence that runs through Libyan author Ibrahim Al-Koni's books.

Taking Charge: HBKU Prize Rewards Georgetown Students for Helping the poor

Haroon Yasin, a freshman at Georgetown, recently accepted the Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) award for best service organization within HBKU.

Head of Khaliji Bank Brings the Banking World to Georgetown Classroom

Head of International Banking at Khaliji Bank, Paul Maguire, met with students of a Money and Banking course at Georgetown Qatar University.

Daniel Lucey on Global Viral Outbreaks

On April 22, 2013, Daniel Lucey, Adjunct Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University Medical Center and an expert on global virus outbreaks, delivered the final CIRS Monthly dialogue of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Distinguished Economist Joins Georgetown in Qatar

The Georgetown University in Qatar is exceptionally pleased to announce that as of January 2013, prominent economist Professor Oded Stark has joined its community as Distinguished Research Scholar.

Up Close and Personal: Georgetown Students Study Conflict Resolution in Rwanda

Rwanda, a country scarred by invasion, war, genocide, and a country that is now in a state of reconciliation, justice, and renewal, was the destination of 15 Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) students as they embarked on a recent eight-day Zones of Conflict/Zones of Peace (ZCZP) learning trip.

Georgetown in Qatar Students Receive Top Honors

On April 1st, 105 students were announced as Dean's Honors recipients at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar's (SFS-Q) annual Dean's Honors Dinner.

Georgetown Scholar's New Study Addresses Yemen's Reconciliation Challenges and Solutions

"A Lasting Peace? Yemen's Long Journey to National Reconciliation" is the title of the recently published field-based research study by Ibrahim Sharqieh, adjunct professor in International Conflict Resolution at SFS-Q.

Georgetown Debates: GU-Q Invites Doha to Attend Faculty and Student Debate

University students and professors from Georgetown Qatar (GU-Q) and Qatar University will be teaming up for a public debate this Wednesday, the 10th of April, at 6:00 PM, hosted by GU-Q at their Education City campus.

Georgetown's Reem Bassiouney Gives Keynote at Qatar University

SFS-Q is pleased to announce the recent visit to Doha of Reem Bassiouney, associate professor of Arabic linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Dr. Bassiouney was a keynote speaker at Qatar University's fourth conference on Linguistics in the Gulf on March 17-18, 2013.

A Successful Georgetown Young Leaders Seminar Comes to a Close

Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service (GU-Q) 2nd annual Georgetown Young Leader's Summit (GYLS), an intensive 3-day workshop which brought together young leaders from Qatar and MENA, South and Southeast Asia to collaborate on the critical international relations issues facing the region today, came to a close Monday, April 8.

Learning to Lead: The Georgetown Young Leaders Seminar

Georgetown School of Foreign Service in Qatar will host one of its primary annual outreach initiatives commencing on Friday.

Sports Banquet Honors Georgetown Athletes in Qatar

On April 3, Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) held its second annual Sports Banquet at the Georgetown building in Education City.

At SFS-Q Technology and Learning Go Hand-in-Hand

Imagine drawing a graph with your finger and applying a voiceover to explain an economic concept. The possibilities with that kind of technology, available through applications for the iPad, are what’s driving Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) Office of Academic Services (OAS) to explore

Giving Back: Georgetown University Launches Tawjeeh Mentoring Program

The Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (GU-Q) announced the launch of a brand new mentoring program called Tawjeeh at an alumni and student networking dinner

Young Thinkers in Charge: Doha Hosts Student Organized MESSA Conference

The Middle Eastern Studies Student Association (MESSA) recently concluded their Second Undergraduate Conference on Middle Eastern Affairs held at Georgetown School of Foreign Service in Qatar (GU-Q) campus

Georgetown SFS-Q Hosts Annual Career Fair

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) held its fifth annual career fair on Tuesday, March 19th.

Georgetown Students’ Grant Research Focuses on Qatar

Three students at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) have been awarded two Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) grants from Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) in support of research projects related to Qatar’s national needs.

War By Other Means: Georgetown Discusses Iran Under Sanctions

The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (GU-Q) recently hosted a panel discussion titled “War by Other Means? Iran Under Sanctions”.

Can the Alaska Model Work in Qatar?

You may think that Qatar and Alaska have nothing in common. What could the sunny desert have in common with the northern snowy climes of Alaska?

Georgetown SFSQ Roundtable Brings Together British and Qatari Education Partners

The British Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, recently concluded a visit to Education City where he took part in a research roundtable organized by the British Council and hosted by the Georgetown School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFSQ).

Employers Save Date for Georgetown Career Fair

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) will open its doors to prospective employers from across the Gulf and beyond at the fifth annual Georgetown Career Fair on Tuesday, March 19

New Book for Arabic Learners Fills Niche

Dr. Al-Tonsi, co-author of the Al-Kitaab Arabic language series, has written another new book and it is called Umm al-Dunya: Advanced Egyptian Colloquial Arabic.

The Georgetown Model United Nations: Training Tomorrow's Global Leaders in Qatar

- The 8th annual Model United Nations (MUN) conference hosted by Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFSQ) held their final closing ceremonies at the Qatar National Convention Center

Moroccan Singer Wows Georgetown Audience

With a soulful selection of songs ranging from ancient to new, Moroccan singer Noumane Lahlou mesmerized an enthusiastic audience.

The Model United Nations in Doha: Fresh Perspectives on a Global Agenda

Over 350 high school students from 20 local schools and 40 international schools representing at least 25 different countries will converge in Doha on Thursday, February 21st

At a Crossroads: India’s Iran Policy

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) recently hosted Dr. Vijay Prashad at a Faculty Distinguished Lecture.

Identity and Museums in the Gulf: Writing History Through Artifact

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) and University College London Qatar (UCL) recently co-hosted Dr. Anie Montigny

Georgetown SFS-Q Walks and Runs Its Way to Fitness on Sports Day

Georgetown’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) will mark their second National Sports Day with an early hour devoted to the most universally well-known cardio exercises: walking and running.

SFS-Q Professors Pen Book on Water Security

Two professors at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) have written an important new book on water security.

SFS-Q Students Profiled in Society Magazine

Students featured in Society Magazine.

Georgetown SFS-Q Staff and Faculty Win Education City Quiz Competition

Bibliophobia is broadly defined as the irrational fear of books. It is also the answer to one of the many questions posed to teams at the bi-annual Education City Quiz Night that took place recently.

SFS-Q Hosts Art Exhibition - “Opus: Abstracted”

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) announces the opening of an art exhibition entitled “opus: abstracted”, featuring the works of Doha based Indian artist Vibha Nanda.

Georgetown Hosts President of Macedonia on ‘Balkans and the Gulf’

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) welcoms H.E. Professor Gjorge Ivanov, President of the Republic of Macedonia.

SFS-Q Student Attends The World in 2013 Festival

Amazing. This is how Haya al Thani, a Qatari student at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar, summed up her experience as part of a student delegation to The World in 2013 Festival in New York City this past December.

Georgetown SFS-Q Professor Amira Sonbol on Qatar TV

Georgetown SFS-Q Professor Amira Sonbol’s New Book Gulf Women Details History of Arab Women

CIRS Zahra Babar Discusses Food Security on France 24 TV

Zahra Babar Discusses Food Security

Georgetown University, Qatar Welcomes Prospective Students for Admissions Open House

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) will host its final Admissions Open House for Fall 2013 admission from 5pm – 7pm on the 16th of January, 2013 at SFS-Q.

Georgetown SFS-Q Professor Amira Sonbol’s New Book Gulf Women Details History of Arab Women

With the publication of the groundbreaking book Gulf Women, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) Professor Amira Sonbol has continued her contribution to documenting the history and lives of Arab and Muslim women.

Prof. Zayani Discussing the Recent Al Jazeera Acquisition

Prof. Zayani discussing the recent Al Jazeera acquisition

Georgetown SFS Chuck Hagel Nominated for U.S. Secretary of Defense

Senator Chuck Hagel, a Distinguished Professor at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) in Washington, DC, was nominated yesterday by U.S. President Barack Obama to serve as the 24th United States Secretary of Defense.

Georgetown SFS-Q Students Compete in First Enterprise Challenge Competition in Qatar

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) students, Vincent van Houten, Eilin Francis and William YangUn Cha took part in the first ever Enterprise Challenge competition

Georgetown SFS-Q Students Sharpen Debating Skills over Contentious Topic

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) hosted a lively debate, as two teams of its students showed off their persuasive public speaking skills

SFS-Q Student Interns at the European Parliament in Brussels

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) secured a summer 2012 internship at the European Parliament in Brussels for one of its third-year students, Loukas Kyprianou.

SFS-Q, CIRS Launches Qatar University Fellowship Georgetown Qatar: Enhancing Local Research

The Centre for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) has awarded Maha Al-Hendawi, Assistant professor of Special Education in the College of Education at Qatar ‎University (QU) a CIRS Fellowship.

Georgetown Invests $8 Million in Tech-Enhanced Learning

Georgetown has announced an $8 million investment in an Initiative on Technology-Enhanced Learning (ITEL) to enrich teaching on campus.

Georgetown SFS-Q Adds 10 New Courses

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) is delighted to announce that it will be offering at least 10 new courses for the Spring 2013 Semester never before available on the Doha campus.

SFS-Q Students Meet Highly Acclaimed Female Sportscaster Lesley Visser

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) recently hosted Lesley Visser, CBS Sports Reporter

Georgetown University Qatar Hosts Potential Students at the First Annual Admissions Open House

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) hosted its annual Admissions Open House from 5pm – 7pm on the 10th December at SFS-Q.

Ayman Shabana Receives a $100,000 Research Excellence Award

Georgetown SFS-Q Bioethics Research Recognized As Best at Qatar Foundation’s Annual Research Forum

Georgetown SFS-Q Hoya Men's Football Team Wins HBKU Fall Football Tournament

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar’s (SFS-Q) men’s football team, The Hoyas became the proud champions of the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Fall Football Cup Tournament

Georgetown Hosts Concluding Lecture in Climate Change Lecture Series

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) prepares to conclude its highly successful Climate Change Lecture Series with ‘Climate Change: Carbon Taxes, Cap & Trade, Renewables, Sequestration & Other Remedies’

CIRS Director at the "Arabian-Iranian Relations in the Gulf" Symposium

The Director of the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), Mehran Kamrava, delivered a paper at the "Arab-Iranian Relations in the Gulf" symposium that took place the the W Hotel in Doha on December 2-3, 2012.

Dikembe Motumbo Visits Georgetown SFS-Q Basketball Teams

Dikembe Motumbo visits Georgetown SFS-Q Basketball teams and gives them advice on defense and offense.

Georgetown SFS-Q Students Donate Food to Families in Need

The Qatari Students Society of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) organized the first ever “Georgetown Qatar Donations Week.”

Georgetown SFS-Q Students Organise Justice in Palestine Week

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) held series of lectures and talks as part of the entirely student led Justice in Palestine Week.

Georgetown SFS-Q Hosts 2nd Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) hosted the second Breast Cancer Fundraiser, in the SFS-Q Atrium organized by the Women’s Society and Development Club (WSDC)

Georgetown SFS-Q Hosts Lecture on Global Warming

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) will hold the fourth open lecture in its Climate Change series entitled ‘Global Warming and the Land: Are We Heading for Water Wars in Himalayan Asia?’

CIRS Travels to the MESA Conference in Denver, CO

The Center for International and Regional Studies participated in the 2012 annual Middle East ‎Studies Association (MESA) Conference held in Denver, Colorado, November 17 – 20, 2012.

Georgetown SFS-Q Welcomes Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) prepares to welcome Mr. Kevin Rudd, MP and 26th Prime Minister of Australia to share his insights

Georgetown SFS-Q to Host Panel on Food Security in Dry Lands

The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) will be taking part in a panel discussion addressing the vital topic of food security, at The International Conference on Food Security in Dry Lands (FSDL) conference held in Doha, from 14-15 November 2012 at Qatar University.

Climate Change Lecture Series - Dr. Robert W. Corell

As a part of the Climate Change Lecture series held at Georgetown University in Qatar, Dr. Robert Corell spoke on the topic of Global Warming & The Oceans: Melting of the Ice Caps, Sea Level Rise, & Acidification.

Georgetown SFS-Q Gathers Leads Climate Change Lectures

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) is hosting a series of Climate Change lectures from 11th November to 2nd December to help inform the community and to foster discussions around the crucial topic of climate change.

Georgetown SFS-Q Students Practice Diplomacy in International Negotiation

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) partnered with the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy to conduct an International Negotiation and Crisis Simulation exercise, putting SFS-Q students through complex negotiations and real time crisis decision-making activities

Georgetown SFS-Q and U.S. Embassy Host Election Gathering

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) and the U.S. Embassy in Doha hosted a special gathering in the early hours of November 7th at the SFS-Q campus to mark the United States (U.S.) Presidential elections.

CIRS Hosts QTEL Chair Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Thani

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) is proud to host Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Q-TEL Group who will be holding a lecture in the Georgetown SFS-Q auditorium entitled 'Technology and the Changing Arab World' tomorrow at 6pm.

H. E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah on Climate Change

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) welcomed His Excellency Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah (H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah), Director of the Qatar Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, to share his in-depth knowledge of Qatar's environmental policy and international engagements in climate change negotiations, as part of SFS-Q’s Ethics: Environmental Politics course, yesterday at SFS-Q campus.

Georgetown SFS-Q Alum and Staff Chosen to Attend Ideas Economy in New York

An Alumni and a staff member from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) were chosen by Qatar Foundation (QF) to attend The Economist’s Ideas Economy: Human Potential event, held at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York.

William Beeman on Iranian-Arabian Biculturalism

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) welcomed William Beeman, Professor and Chair of Anthropology and specialist in Middle East Studies at the University of Minnesota, to share his insights on “The Khalijis: Iranian-Arabian Biculturalism in the Gulf Region”, on Tuesday at the SFS-Q campus.

Georgetown SFS-Q Students Meet Nigeria's Senior Advocate

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) welcomed Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Executive Vice Chairman of the Center For Peace and Security In Africa, to share his insights on “The Future of One Nigeria”; to an audience at the SFS-Q campus on Monday.

Georgetown SFS-Q Debate Club Continue on a Winning Streak

While most students were at home or out enjoying their weekend on Saturday, the Georgetown SFS-Q debate team members were sharpening their skills in a four-round debate tournament with the Qatar Universities Debate League (QUDL). Hosted in the Georgetown building, and amidst mid-term pressure, five teams from SFS-Q participated in a full day competition with teams from the College of the North Atlantic, Qatar University, Stenden University and other Education City universities

Georgetown University SFSQ Wins the First Qatar Universities Debating League Tournament

Georgetown University SFS-Q has won the first Qatar Universities Debating League (QUDL)Tournament held at the College of the North Atlantic in Qatar recently.

Georgetown Expert Hosts Presentation on Turkey and Arab Spring

Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) recently held a lunch talk delivered by Professor Birol Baskan, SFS-Q Professor in International Politics (IPOL).

Georgetown SFS-Q Hosts "Stories of Women-Led Change in MENA"

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) hosted a forward-looking panel discussion by ‘Vital Voices Global Partnership’ (Vital Voices), an international, non-profit initiative set up to empower women within their communities, to an enthusiastic audience on Sunday.

Sir Tim Lankester Lectures on the "The Politics and Economics of Britain’s Foreign Aid"

Sir Tim Lankester, Chairman of the Council of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Advisor on South East Asia to the consulting firm Oxford Analytica, delivered a CIRS Focused Discussion on “The Politics and Economics of Britain’s Foreign Aid” on October 8, 2012. The talk was based on his recent book, The Politics and Economics of Britain’s Foreign Aid: The Pergau Dam Affair (Routledge, 2012), which he described as “a case study of what can go wrong when you do development assistance badly.”

Georgetown Pioneers Arabic Language Teaching Initiative

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) is launching a groundbreaking Arabic-language teaching program aimed specifically at students from an Arab background - known as “Heritage Learners” - to prepare them for optimal performance in Arabic-speaking professional environments.

Frederic Wehrey on Libya's Future

The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) recently held an evening talk delivered by Dr. Frederic Wehrey, a senior associate in the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Georgetown Alumni Talk Doha Debates

Three Georgetown Alumni profiled in recent Doha Debates newsletter.

Qatar Leadership Conference Concludes

The first annual Qatar Leadership Conference for students, put together by Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Northwestern University in Qatar and THIMUN Qatar, concluded on Sunday in Education city.

First Ever Qatar Leadership Conference for Students Held in Doha

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Northwestern University in Qatar and THIMUN Qatar will jointly hold the first ever Qatar MUN and Film Leadership Conference, from September 20-22, 2012.

Georgetown SFS-Q Hosts ‘Mornings in Jenin’

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar hosted Susan Abulhawa, the acclaimed author of the international bestselling novel “Mornings in Jenin” to an eager audience of about two hundred attendees.

SFS-Q Hosts Welcome for GCC Alumni

Georgetown Alumni Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries united with over a dozen other clubs worldwide to host a Welcome to the Neighborhood 2012 event.

Georgetown SFS-Q Hosts 5th Annual Community Fair

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) hosted its fifth annual Community Fair.

Georgetown SFS-Q and Qatar’s Diplomatic Institute Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) and the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed an agreement for partnership and cooperation for the training and advanced education of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ staff.

SFS-Q Professor Baskan on Al Jazeera's Inside Syria

Professor Birol Baskan was interviewed on Al Jazeera about the situation in Syria.

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar Welcomes Class of 2016

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFSQ) inducted its newest class of students at a convocation ceremony on Thursday August 30, following a week of new student orientation activities.

Georgetown Faculty Member Chosen for Prestigious Diplomacy Fellowship

A member of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) is all set to raise the profile of Qatar after having been chosen as one of the three research fellows by the Institute for Historical Studies (IHS) at the University of Texas at Austin.

Georgetown Students Learn the Art of Global Diplomacy at Model United Nations in Sofia

A group of students from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) have returned to Doha after contributing to the Model United Nations (MUN) conferences movement with the latest participation in the SOFIMUN in Sofia, Bulgaria from July 21-28.

Georgetown University Students Contribute to the Global Social Justice Movement Through Community Engagement Program

In a quest to reach new frontiers of knowledge of social justice, six students from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) visited the US recently as part of the University’s Community Engagement Program (CEP).

Georgetown University Students Head to East Timor to Learn About One of the World’s Newest Countries

A group of students from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) have left for a potentially life-changing experience in the once conflict-marred region of East Timor on Wednesday, July 11 to gain on-ground insight as part of the University’s Zones of Conflict/Zones of Peace program (ZCZP).

Georgetown University SFS-Q Study Finds Strong Impact of Financial Education on Migrant Workers

In direct contrast to their fleeting stay in Qatar, the financial empowerment of migrant laborers in the country can be made enduring once they are equipped with the right education and awareness, a recently-concluded study by Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) shows.

Georgetown University Commences the Third Pre-College Summer Program

Serving as a springboard to kick start their higher education journey, the third annual Georgetown Pre-College Summer (GPS) Program of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) is now underway for university-bound students

Georgetown University SFS-Q Boosts its Ecological Initiatives with the A900 Rocket

Continuing in its efforts to push the frontiers of ecological consciousness in the Gulf region, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) has made the iconic interlocking green arrows of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle a key building block in all of its sustainability-related ventures.

Georgetown University Hosts Ground-Breaking Islamic Bioethics Conference

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) hosted a ground-breaking Islamic Bioethics conference on the 24th and the 25th of June, entitled “The Interplay of Islam and the West.”

Georgetown Convenes Global Perspectives on Religion and Science at Regional Islamic Bioethics Meet

Leading local and international thinkers, practitioners and experts on bioethics will gather next week at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar to explore the sensitive and often blurry lines between religion and science at a conference

The Plight of Qatar's Migrant Workers

Zahra Babar, Assistant Director for Research at CIRS talks to Inside Story Al Jazeera about her research on immigrant workers in Qatar.

Georgetown University SFS-Q Charts a New Course in Environmental Sustainability

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) is plowing a new wave of change in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and contributing to the further development of Education City and Qatar as a whole.

With Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Victims of the Tragedy

Georgetown Remembers Villaggio Fire Victims

Georgetown SFS-Q Research Surges Ahead, with $2.21 Million QNRF Awards

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) was awarded $2.21 million U.S. dollars by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) in its fifth and most recent grant cycle for the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP).

First Ever MESSA Conference Concludes at Georgetown SFS-Q

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) launched its first annual undergraduate conference on Middle Eastern Studies this weekend.

Georgetown SFS-Q Students Host First of its Kind Conference

Students of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar are anticipating SFS-Q’s first annual undergraduate conference on Middle Eastern studies.

Georgetown SFS-Q Students Participate in High Level UNCTAD Talks

Two students of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) recently participated in a student panel at the 13th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) held in Doha, Qatar

Georgetown SFS-Q Professor Awarded Prestigious Fellowship

SFS-Q Professor Alexis Antoniades was recently awarded the prestigious Globalization and Governance Fellowship in Regional Political Economy from the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance.

Lawrence Potter Discusses Rise and Fall of Gulf Port Cities at Georgetown SFS-Q

The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) welcomed visiting historian Lawrence Potter to lecture at the most recent Monthly Dialogue session.

Georgetown University SFS-Qatar Honors Graduates at Commencement Ceremony

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) celebrated the graduation of its fourth undergraduate class in an official commencement ceremony held at Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel on Saturday, 12th May, 2012.

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Inspires SFS-Q Graduates

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 112th Congress, met with Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar graduates during her recent visit to the country

SFS-Q Seniors Reminisce About Their Georgetown Experience at Graduation

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar will graduate its fourth class of 31 seniors on Saturday May 12, 2012 with 11 majoring in Culture and Politics and 20 in International Politics.

Lithuanian President Visits Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar

President of the Republic Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė, visited Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar this week.

SFS-Q Marks End of Classes with Annual Georgetown Day

Georgetown Day at the School of Foreign Service in Qatar is a celebration of epic proportions.

Michael Driessen Captivates Audience in Georgetown University’s Latest Edition of the Monthly Dialogue Series

The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS-Q) continued their highly popular monthly dialogue series on Tuesday with Michael Driessen.

Georgetown University Organizes Young Leaders Seminar

Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS-Q) has organized a Young Leader’s Summit featuring emerging youth leaders from around the region

Georgetown Young Leaders Seminar Comes to a Close After Successful Three-Day Conference

Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS-Q) inaugural Young Leader’s Summit (GYLS), which boasted 18 young inspirational leaders from around the region, came to a close today.

SFS-Q Students Meet Qatar’s Diplomatic Community

This Thursday, April 12, 2012 marked Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar’s Diplomatic Ball.

Scholars from Around the Region Gather to Discuss the Arab Spring: One Year Later

Students and professors from around the region gathered at Georgetown University’s SFS-Q to recount and analyze the aftermath of the Arab Spring during a one-day workshop.

SFS-Q Honors Exceptional Students with Academic Awards

Georgetown University SFS-Q recently held an Honors Dinner for students with a GPA of 3.5 and above during this past fall’s semester. The gathering was an opportunity to recognize students that went the extra mile in their commitment to academic excellence.

H.E. Minister Dr. Kahlid Bin Mohammad Al Attiyah Helps Chart the Future with Qatari University Students in Education City

SFS-Q’s Qatari Cultural Club recently hosted an informal discussion lead by His Excellency,Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, to help focus the fog surrounding potential career avenues in Qatar’s foreign service.

American Sports Legend Paul Tagliabue Visits Georgetown SFS-Qatar

Paul Tagliabue, Chairman of Georgetown University’s Board of Directors and long-time Commissioner of the NFL dropped in to Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) to speak with students and discuss the achievements and future of Georgetown’s university in the Gulf region.

Acting Under Secretary of State Kathleen Stephens, Explores Diplomacy in the Muslim World at Georgetown SFS-Qatar

Kathleen Stephens, Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs and former Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, hosted a special dialogue with students from Georgetown University SFS-Q in Education City this week. She engaged students in a conversation about American public diplomacy in the Arab and Muslim world.

Georgetown University Successfully Hosts 4th Edition of Annual Career Fair Attracting Over 36 Organisations

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) held its fourth annual career fair on Tuesday, the 27th of March.

Georgetown University Students Impress at Annual Qatar Debate Nationals Tournament

Georgetown University’s SFS-Q debating team geared up for the annual Qatar Debate Nationals Tournament as the incumbent, well-placed to retain the number one slot at Education City’s inter-university showdown.

SFS-Q Students Clinch the Qatar Universities Debate League Championship

Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (SFS-Q) took the title for first place at the recent Qatar National Debate League Championship. Two seasoned SFS-Q students reached the final round which allowed Georgetown to get the cumulative win for the day's events.

Non-Proliferation of N-weapons Conference Begins at SFS-Qatar

Hans Blix, the former UN weapons inspector for Iraq, has warned at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) of the “grave danger” that regional uranium enrichment programs pose as a potential catalyst for escalations in the development of weapons of mass destruction by other states in the region.

SFS-Q Hosts Inaugural Sports Banquet

This past Tuesday, March 20th, Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) marked the Inaugural Sports Banquet.

SFS-Q's Culture and Politics Department Gathers International Scholars for Interdisciplinary Look at the Problem of Evil

The Culture and Politics (CULP) department of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar hosted its first international, inter-disciplinary conference specifically addressing the archetypal ‘Problem of Evil'

SFS-Q Group Concludes Learning Trip to Cambodia

Students, faculty, and staff from Georgetown University have touched down in Doha after completing a Zones of Conflict, Zones of Peace (ZCZP) learning trip to Cambodia, along with guests from participating universities

Georgetown Students Embark on Zones of Conflict, Zones of Peace (ZCZP) Field Trip to Cambodia

This reading week, a contingent of students, staff and parents from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) arrive in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the annual Zones of Conflict, Zones of Peace (ZCZP) trip.

Georgetown University to Hold Career Fair

Georgetown University School of Foreign Services in Qatar (SFS-Q) will open its doors to prospective employers from across the Gulf at the fourth annual Georgetown Career Fair.

SFSQatar Receiving Admissions Applications Until Thursday, March 1

This Thursday, March 1st, 2012 marks the final global deadline for the submission of all applications to the Bachelor of Science of Foreign Service (BSFS) program at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFSQ).

Students Explore Zubarah History

Students and faculty from the Culture and Politics Program (CULP) at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) embarked on a dusty trek one and a half hours northwest of Doha to the historical coastal settlement of Al Zubarah.

Dr. Ahmad Sa'di Traces Israeli Policies of Control and Management of the Palestinian Population Throughout the 1950s and 1960s

The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) recently held an evening lecture delivered by Dr. Ahmad Sa’di, lecturer in the Department of Politics & Government at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Georgetown SFS-Q and Qatar’s National University Sign MoU to Collaborate on Various Education Endeavors

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) and Qatar’s national university, Qatar University (QU) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday (February 19) to broaden their partnership in what is set to serve as a new gateway for collaborations between the two prestigious educational institutions.

On the Theme of “Superheroes”, SFS-Q Held its 4th Annual Family Fun Day

Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar held its 4th annual Family Fun Day with the popular theme of “Superheroes.”

Georgetown University in Qatar Hosts Acclaimed International Journalist Peter Bergen

Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFSQ) held a Faculty Distinguished Lecture hosted by its Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) featuring acclaimed journalist, Peter Bergen.

SFS-Q Holds MUN Diplomatic Reception

Georgetown University’s (SFS-Q) held a reception welcoming diplomats from Cyprus, Lebanon, Japan and other U.N. member states in order to give high-school students participating in SFS-Q’s MUN conference the chance to network and learn from the diplomatic community in Qatar

Georgetown University Master’s Program Ranked #1 in International Relations Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service Ranked in Top 5

The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service has been ranked number one by Foreign Policy Magazine for its Master’s program and fifth overall for its undergraduate programs in international relations (IR), respectively.

SFSQ to Promote the Art of Healthy Living at the First Community Health Fair

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFSQ) will host its first community Health Fair today (Wednesday, January 18) from 10am to 3pm at the atrium in conjunction with the experts from the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).

Georgetown SFSQatar Advances the Research and Education Connectivity Agenda in Amman

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (SFSQ) played a central role in further advancement of knowledge and research in the Middle East by participating in the first international platform on integrating Arab e-infrastructure in a Global Environment (e-AGE) conference held in Amman, Jordan recently.

Prospective Students and Parents Attend Georgetown’s Admissions Open House

Over 60 families and friends of prospective students joined the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar for an Admissions Open House.

SFSQ Students Celebrate the First Annual Hoya Spirit Day

Chants of “Hoya Saxa!” reverberated throughout the campus as students of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFSQ) celebrated the inaugural Hoya Spirit Day recently.

Georgetown SFS-Q Hosts IMF’s Qatar Mission Chief for a Distinguished Lecture on Qatar’s Economic Future and Challenges

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) hosted an event as part of its Distinguished Lecture series on Monday.

Georgetown University in Qatar Hosts a Roundtable Discussion on Skills Training and Vocational Education in Qatar

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar in collaboration with Qatar Skills Academy, hosted a roundtable discussion on technical education and vocational training, for employers, policy-makers, stakeholders and vocational education professionals.

SFS-Qatar Student Club Holds a First-of-its-Kind Breast Cancer Fundraiser

A sea of pink swept the Education City Student Center on Sunday (October 16), as Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar)’ student group, Women’s Society and Development Club held a first-of-its-kind breast cancer fundraiser.

Georgetown Female Basketball Team Wins DFI Basketball Tournament; To Play With the Stars of ‘Salaam Dunk’ Documentary Being Shown at DTFF

Avenging the league-stage loss to the eventual finalists, the female basketball team of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar) won a Doha Film Institute-sponsored basketball tournament over the weekend.

Georgetown's CIRS Puts the Spotlight on Environment Sustainability in Qatar and the Region During the Monthly Dialogue Series

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar) on Monday held the first event of the Monthly Dialogue Series hosted by its Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) for the new academic year.

Georgetown University Dean Carol Lancaster From Washington, D.C. Campus Leads the Doha Campus’s First Formal Retreat

Dean Carol Lancaster joined Georgetown University students, faculty, and staff in an overnight desert camping trip.

SFS-Qatar Study Shows Religion Does Not Change Perception on Information Whether From Al Jazeera or CNN Purely as the Result of Branding

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar) hosted the first in a series of faculty seminars by its International Economics (IECO) major faculty for the new academic year of 2011-2012.

CIRS Hosts Iran’s Former top Diplomat to the UN “Education key to Development” says Mohammad-Javad Zarif

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar) hosted Mohammad-Javad Zarif in a talk sponsored by Georgetown’s Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS).

Salman Shaikh of Brookings Doha Center Speaks on Libya and the International Community at Georgetown University Event

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar) today hosted Salman Shaikh in a luncheon talk sponsored by Georgetown’s Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS).

Georgetown Contributes to Islamic Bioethics Field

The Bioethics Research Library at Georgetown University and Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service Library in Qatar were awarded a three-year grant by the Qatar National Research Fund to develop an international information resource on Islamic Medical and Scientific Ethics.

Professor Discusses International Education and Identity in Gulf

The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar held its Monthly Dialogue Series on October 4, 2010 featuring a lecture by Dr. Mary Ann Tétreault titled “Who Am I? International Education and Identity in the Gulf.”

President of Slovenia Offers Encouraging Words on State of Democracy

On January 10, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Danilo Türk, spoke at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar). The lecture, hosted by the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), drew students, staff and faculty from across Education City and focused on the state of democracy in our world.

SFS-Qatar Library Trains Local EC Libraries

SFS-Qatar hosted more than 100 local librarians for a day of workshops on research skills and technologies for libraries.

CIRS Publication Discusses Political Reforms in Bahrain

In a recent study published by the Center for International and Regional Studies at Georgetown’s Qatar campus, Gulf expert Steven Wright discusses political changes implemented in Bahrain since 1999.

CIRS Hosts a Debate on US Presidential Elections

CIRS hosted the Presidential Debate, reflecting on the Democratic and Republican perspectives on the upcoming US elections.

SFS-Qatar Shares Global Classroom with Japanese Universities

Georgetown University and Polycom® Japan collaborated in live demonstrations of the Georgetown University Global Classroom as an educational video conferencing tool to universities and suppliers in Tokyo.

Qatar Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Meet

English Language Teachers met at Qatar TESOL's Second Annual mini-Conference. The participants shared ideas and experiences on teaching English as a second language.