Buffett Institute - Northwestern University

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Global anthropologist, legal scholar begins tenure as Buffett Institute leader

Executive Director Annelise Riles shares her vision for the Buffett Institute's next stage of ambitious growth.

PHOTOS: Graduate students work on dissertation research in 32 countries with Buffett grants in summer 2018

Explore some of the beautiful photos taken by Buffett-affiliated graduate students doing research abroad.

Northwestern names Rachel Riedl as the director of the Program of African Studies

Learn why she thinks it's an exciting time to serve as director of one of the oldest programs of its kind in the United States.

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Upcoming Events

22 Oct

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Ben Schonthal: At the Seams of Saṅgha and Sta...

Contrary to popular stereotypes, Buddhist monks do not live in separate, cloistered worlds sealed off fro...

25 Oct

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A Jurisprudence of Generosity: A Celebration ...

This day long event will bring together nationally recognized scholars across the humanities and social s...

26 Oct

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

How Bilingualism Changes Linguistic, Cognitiv...

The majority of the world population is bilingual or multilingual. In this talk, Viorica Marian will revi...

26 Oct

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tom Donilon: National Security’s Greatest Thr...

From Facebook to foreign affairs, the security of the United States is constantly being challenged. How h...

30 Oct

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Undergraduate Lecture Series: Dean Karlan and...

At the first in our new undergraduate lecture series, professors Dean Karlan and Chris Udry, co-directors...

31 Oct

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Kimberly Wortmann: Endowments, Wills, and Cha...

Endowments, Wills, and Charitable Societies: Old and New Expressions of Ibadhi Mosque Patronage in Zanzib...

01 Nov

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Study Abroad Fair

Come to the 2018 Study Abroad Fair to learn more about all undergraduate study abroad opportunities at No...

08 Nov

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

McCormick Global Initiatives Fair

Learn about study abroad, internships and work abroad.

08 Nov

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Forum Student Panel: Study Abroad Plus

Hear from alums about the value of study agroad, internships & placements.

09 Nov

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Visions of Order: Collective Beliefs and Inte...

Hendrik Spruyt examines the patterns of “international” relations beyond Europe 1500-1900. More specifica...

09 Nov

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Distant Constellation (2017)

Distant Constellation Friday, November 9, 7 PM Shevaun Mizrahi, 2017, Turkey/USA, DCP, 80 min. Photograph...

12 Nov

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Irfan Ahmad: Beyond the “Secular/Enlightenmen...

Challenging common views of Islam as hostile to critical thinking, Ahmad delineates thriving traditions o...

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Our Global Focus

Research

We bring together scholars from many fields to examine challenges such as religious freedom, military power, energy security and more.

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Featured Program

The Global Politics and Religion research group's program, Talking ‘Religion’: Publics, Politics and the Media, provides scholars with new avenues for publicizing their work and journalists with new ways of understanding and conceptualizing religion in their reporting.

Student Engagement

In addition to our international research, we encourage engagement through study abroad and support for students hoping to make a difference in the world.

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Featured Opportunity

With our global engagement program, students go beyond the classroom to apply their learning and gain hands-on experience in the field. Community-based research fellowships combine community knowledge and university knowledge to address global issues through actionable research.

Speakers & Events

We bring together scholars from many fields to examine challenges such as religious freedom, military power, energy security and more.

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Webcasts

Watch Buffett Institute talks on critical issues facing the world, including development economist Paul Collier, Tiananmen student leader Wang Dan, "genius grant" winner Esther Duflo, and moral philosopher Peter Singer.

Our People

A Community of Scholars and Students

The Buffett Institute is made up of scholars and experts who are determined to understand and tackle global problems.

Spotlight

Executive Director Annelise Riles

The global anthropologist and legal scholar, who is also the Associate Provost for Global Affairs, began at Northwestern on September 1.

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Exploring Global Challenges