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Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs

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The Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs advances research and teaching about the world beyond the borders of the United States.

We are a beacon for cutting-edge international scholarship and global engagement across Northwestern’s twelve undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.

News and Announcements

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Buffett Q&A: Northwestern Students Research Climate Governance & Solutions at COP29

Supported by the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, Northwestern’s undergraduate and graduate student delegates attended the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Co...
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Buffett Q&A: Professor Sara Huston on Leveraging DNA Technology to Reconnect Families During Crises

For our inaugural Buffett Q&A, we spoke with Sara Huston, Genetics Ethicist at Lurie Children's Hospital and Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School ...

Upcoming Events

Conversation with Jacinda Ardern, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

June 8, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street

In partnership with the Chicago Humanities Festival, the Buffett Institute will welcome Jacinda Ardern, former Prime ...

Buffett Fall Symposium

November 7, 2025, All Day
720 University Place

More details are forthcoming.

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