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Advancing research and teaching at Northwestern University to generate new knowledge about pressing global challenges and promising solutions for addressing them.
Danielle Ortiz, who studies environmental political theory, was part of Northwestern's delegation to COP29, supported by @buffett.northwestern.edu. While attending the conference, Danielle observed meetings between grassroots organizations and international policymakers.
October 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Young people are leading global efforts to end conflict, defend human rights, & advocate for sustainable peace. Hosted by @buffett.northwestern.edu, this student-led symposium on Fri. Nov. 7 brings together activists, politicians, NGO leaders, & negotiators from across the world to... 🧵
October 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Northwestern undergraduates! Join the Roberta Buffett Institute for an open house to learn more about the Institute's opportunities to contribute to international development, support international faculty research, conduct your own research abroad, and connect with faculty & fellow students.
October 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
As the Nobel Prize announcement week comes to a close, we are looking forward to welcoming 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad to the @BuffettInst on Fri. Nov. 7 for our student-led Buffett Symposium, The Peace We Make. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-peace-...
October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Northwestern graduate students! Join the Roberta Buffett Institute for an open house to learn more about the Institute's opportunities: receive support for international research, meet colleagues & learn about cutting-edge scholarship at our events, and work & recharge in the Buffett Reading Room.
October 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Michelle Lee, who studies climate displacement, was part of Northwestern's delegation to COP29, supported by @buffett.northwestern.edu. She was inspired by youth delegates from displaced backgrounds advocating for greater refugee involvement in climate negotiations & governance.
September 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
How can journalists ethically track the fast-moving social movements shaping politics & culture? @buffett.northwestern.edu's AI & Social Movements Global Working Group is developing a Social Movement Analysis & Reasoning Tool (SMART), an AI system to help journalists track movements in real-time.
September 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM