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On day 11 of #COP30, Javiera Cabezas Parra, a PhD student in Chemical & Biological Engineering, reflected: "Programming at larger pavilions on the main floor continues to be mostly, if not solely, dominated by global north organizations." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
On day 11 of #COP30, Javiera Cabezas Parra, a PhD student in Chemical & Biological Engineering, reflected: "Programming at larger pavilions on the main floor continues to be mostly, if not solely, dominated by global north organizations." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
On day 10 of #COP30, undergraduate Yahya A. reflects: "Nationally Determined Contributions are voluntary commitments... It's clear that delivering on them requires far more political will, financing, & follow-through than simply making them." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
On day 10 of #COP30, undergraduate Yahya A. reflects: "Nationally Determined Contributions are voluntary commitments... It's clear that delivering on them requires far more political will, financing, & follow-through than simply making them." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
On day 9, Northwestern PhD candidate Bambang Trihadmojo shared that #COP30 "is messy and contentious, yet it is also filled with human connections and unexpected moments that make the experience meaningful." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
On day 9, Northwestern PhD candidate Bambang Trihadmojo shared that #COP30 "is messy and contentious, yet it is also filled with human connections and unexpected moments that make the experience meaningful." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
“My work as a journalist, I exposed corruption & gave a voice to the problem of gang violence. We knew it was not if but when they would come after us…. I didn’t ask for my mission—I decided to become my mission. I believe that if we have good governance, we can move forward on a better path.” 🧵 3/3
November 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
“My work as a journalist, I exposed corruption & gave a voice to the problem of gang violence. We knew it was not if but when they would come after us…. I didn’t ask for my mission—I decided to become my mission. I believe that if we have good governance, we can move forward on a better path.” 🧵 3/3
They shared insights into the current state of their nation: “The state of Haiti has been built to exclude Haitians…. If you have 100 kids starting school, only 10 will reach college—and 94% of them will leave the country,” said Alphonse. 🧵 2/3
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
They shared insights into the current state of their nation: “The state of Haiti has been built to exclude Haitians…. If you have 100 kids starting school, only 10 will reach college—and 94% of them will leave the country,” said Alphonse. 🧵 2/3
November's Buffett First Friday Lunch featured Buffett Visiting Scholar Roberson Alphonse, head of national news at Le Nouvelliste, Haiti's oldest and largest daily newspaper, and Nathalie Cardichon, journalist/communication specialist and former leader at several nonprofit agencies in Haiti.
November 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
November's Buffett First Friday Lunch featured Buffett Visiting Scholar Roberson Alphonse, head of national news at Le Nouvelliste, Haiti's oldest and largest daily newspaper, and Nathalie Cardichon, journalist/communication specialist and former leader at several nonprofit agencies in Haiti.
On day 8 of #COP30, we hear from our delegate Sarah Lyons, a fourth-year undergraduate. She shared: "It’s easy to get caught up in the politics and performance of the COP, but the storm forced me to remember the land on which I was sitting." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
On day 8 of #COP30, we hear from our delegate Sarah Lyons, a fourth-year undergraduate. She shared: "It’s easy to get caught up in the politics and performance of the COP, but the storm forced me to remember the land on which I was sitting." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
🪖 How will AI-driven warfare shape global stability?
❓ What guardrails are essential for responsible AI governance?
📱 How can we counter AI-powered scams & malware?
⚖️ How can courts preserve trust in digital evidence as deepfakes enter the courtroom?
Join us on Thursday, December 11... 🧵
❓ What guardrails are essential for responsible AI governance?
📱 How can we counter AI-powered scams & malware?
⚖️ How can courts preserve trust in digital evidence as deepfakes enter the courtroom?
Join us on Thursday, December 11... 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🪖 How will AI-driven warfare shape global stability?
❓ What guardrails are essential for responsible AI governance?
📱 How can we counter AI-powered scams & malware?
⚖️ How can courts preserve trust in digital evidence as deepfakes enter the courtroom?
Join us on Thursday, December 11... 🧵
❓ What guardrails are essential for responsible AI governance?
📱 How can we counter AI-powered scams & malware?
⚖️ How can courts preserve trust in digital evidence as deepfakes enter the courtroom?
Join us on Thursday, December 11... 🧵
On day 6 of #COP30, PhD candidate Minjung Kim shared that at COP30: "Scientific evidence alone does not determine outcomes and implementation...political priorities, equity concerns, and national interests heavily shape how information is interpreted." Read: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
On day 6 of #COP30, PhD candidate Minjung Kim shared that at COP30: "Scientific evidence alone does not determine outcomes and implementation...political priorities, equity concerns, and national interests heavily shape how information is interpreted." Read: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
On day 5 of #COP30, our delegate Addison Feldman, a fourth-year undergraduate, reflected on the rhetoric of several EU countries, asking: "Will nationalist movements and disinformation derail efforts to execute the commitments that are made here?" Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
On day 5 of #COP30, our delegate Addison Feldman, a fourth-year undergraduate, reflected on the rhetoric of several EU countries, asking: "Will nationalist movements and disinformation derail efforts to execute the commitments that are made here?" Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
On day 4 of #COP30, Kevin Wagner, a PhD candidate in the Dept. of Poli Sci, shared : "Regime complexity isn’t something abstract here. It shapes the tempo of meetings, the distribution of power, and the knowledge needed to participate meaningfully." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
On day 4 of #COP30, Kevin Wagner, a PhD candidate in the Dept. of Poli Sci, shared : "Regime complexity isn’t something abstract here. It shapes the tempo of meetings, the distribution of power, and the knowledge needed to participate meaningfully." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
On day 3 of #COP30, Kunjal Bastola, a 4th year undergraduate, shared: "Even as progress is slow on a global scale, I see resilience. I see it in the words of Indigenous women sharing their stories about their reciprocity to nature." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
On day 3 of #COP30, Kunjal Bastola, a 4th year undergraduate, shared: "Even as progress is slow on a global scale, I see resilience. I see it in the words of Indigenous women sharing their stories about their reciprocity to nature." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
On day 2 of #COP30, Jun Park, a 4th year undergraduate at Northwestern, shared: "From silent-format workshops to ministerial panels, I witnessed how local policies, national goals, & global efforts all intersect." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
On day 2 of #COP30, Jun Park, a 4th year undergraduate at Northwestern, shared: "From silent-format workshops to ministerial panels, I witnessed how local policies, national goals, & global efforts all intersect." Read on: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
Each day, a different Northwestern delegate will share their reflections. Day 1 features Miguel Angel Garcia-Bocanegra, a PhD candidate at @sesp-nu.bsky.social: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Each day, a different Northwestern delegate will share their reflections. Day 1 features Miguel Angel Garcia-Bocanegra, a PhD candidate at @sesp-nu.bsky.social: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2025/re...
A decade after Northwestern University alumna Roberta Buffett Elliott gifted $101 million to establish the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, her mission to transform global studies at Northwestern continues to thrive—empowering students & faculty to tackle challenging global problems.
November 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A decade after Northwestern University alumna Roberta Buffett Elliott gifted $101 million to establish the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, her mission to transform global studies at Northwestern continues to thrive—empowering students & faculty to tackle challenging global problems.
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
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.
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
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... 🧵
"This problem animates the public & private sector, but there are issues which loom & will force us to think more critically about the long term, like climate change." Look out for Prof. Carruthers' forthcoming research examining historical examples of successful long-term decision-making. (🧵 3/3)
October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"This problem animates the public & private sector, but there are issues which loom & will force us to think more critically about the long term, like climate change." Look out for Prof. Carruthers' forthcoming research examining historical examples of successful long-term decision-making. (🧵 3/3)
"[Short-termism is embedded] in the public & private sector through things like shareholder value orientations, daily share prices, & quarterly earnings. In general voters & politicians are focused on the next electoral cycle, & it's very hard for them to look beyond that. So..." (🧵 2/3)
October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"[Short-termism is embedded] in the public & private sector through things like shareholder value orientations, daily share prices, & quarterly earnings. In general voters & politicians are focused on the next electoral cycle, & it's very hard for them to look beyond that. So..." (🧵 2/3)
At our Buffett First Friday Lunch in October, Professor Bruce Carruthers shared his current research on long-term decision-making. Today, "there is abundant short-termism," he explained, "which is not only psychologically embedded for individuals but also institutionalized..." (🧵 1/3)
October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
At our Buffett First Friday Lunch in October, Professor Bruce Carruthers shared his current research on long-term decision-making. Today, "there is abundant short-termism," he explained, "which is not only psychologically embedded for individuals but also institutionalized..." (🧵 1/3)
What happened to microfinance, the anti-poverty program that was supposed to change the world? Join Northwestern's Global Health Studies Program on Friday, Oct. 24 for a lunch lecture from journalist and author Mara Kardas-Nelson to learn about the promises and perils of global microfinance. 🧵
October 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
What happened to microfinance, the anti-poverty program that was supposed to change the world? Join Northwestern's Global Health Studies Program on Friday, Oct. 24 for a lunch lecture from journalist and author Mara Kardas-Nelson to learn about the promises and perils of global microfinance. 🧵
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 5:00 p.m.
📍 720 University Pl.
🍽️ Enjoy cuisines from around the world
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/roberta-bu...
📍 720 University Pl.
🍽️ Enjoy cuisines from around the world
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/roberta-bu...
October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 5:00 p.m.
📍 720 University Pl.
🍽️ Enjoy cuisines from around the world
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/roberta-bu...
📍 720 University Pl.
🍽️ Enjoy cuisines from around the world
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/roberta-bu...
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
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.
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
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-...
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October 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🎥 Watch our panel discussion Global Expansions in Abortion Access: buffett.northwestern.edu/news/2024/ab...
🎧 Or listen on...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6hsJ...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
🎧 Or listen on...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6hsJ...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...