Academic Activities and Initiatives In addition to their publications, faculty research and expertise is disseminated in a variety of other ways in Qatar and beyond. As members of the global intellectual community, faculty members regularly deliver keynote addresses and are invited to lecture on their areas of expertise. They both participate in and host international conferences, symposia, workshops, and study groups. Initiatives and activities hosted by GU-Q provide opportunities to invite renowned colleagues from leading global institutions to speak and interact with faculty and students, those of other academic institutions in Qatar, as well as members of the Qatari public. The public is also invited to participate in book launches by GU-Q faculty members and benefit from faculty expertise at the Faculty Seminar Series. Online and media presence furthers the university’s aims of disseminating knowledge and bringing together scholars, the business community, and other members of the public across the region and beyond. GU-Q builds and maintains a number of websites, provides expert opinions for the media, and maintains an active social media presence.
Faculty Seminar Series event hosted by Max Oidtmann.
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