Global Affairs

Learn how Notre Dame aims to affect positive, significant, and sustainable change in the world. From issues surrounding citizenship and migration to human development and international politics, engage in conversations that seek to improve our global society.

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Global Dialogues: The Worsening Water Crisis

Beyond the Border: The Realities of Migration

Approaching Asia

Explore Global Affairs

The 2024 Conway Lectures

02:00 PM ET Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

A Brave New World of AI Governance

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jun. 28, 2024

Algorethics: potentiality and challenges in the age of AI

12:00 PM ET Wed., Jun. 12, 2024

ND Perspectives: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals

ND Perspectives: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 25, 2025

Notre Dame Global

Driving Social Impact in public health and conservation

12:00 PM ET Wed., May. 15, 2024

Climate Change and The Limits of Narrative

03:00 PM ET Thu., May. 02, 2024

AI and the very old world order

12:00 PM ET Wed., May. 01, 2024

The Biggest Show on Earth: A Guide to South Asia Elections

04:30 PM ET Tue., Apr. 16, 2024

Liu Institute Series in Chinese Christianities Dual Book Launch

07:00 PM ET Wed., Apr. 10, 2024

Safeguarding Democracy in an Era of AI and Digital Disinformation: A Conversation with Maria Ressa

07:00 PM ET Wed., Mar. 20, 2024

Lessons for the West from a Small African Country

03:30 PM ET Tue., Mar. 19, 2024

Upcoming Events

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Jerusalem TalksND: Fr. Anthony Giambrone

In this episode of Jerusalem TalksND, Avraham (Avrum) Burg joins Fr. Anthony Giambrone, who serves as Vice Director of...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

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The Case of the Flat Arch

New fieldwork at the Sanctuary of the Great Gods on Samothrace reveals flat arches in the Doric frieze of the Stoa, a...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

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Why Well-Run Companies Will Continue to Fail

What will the process of creation and renewal look like by 2035? How will we leverage innovation to meet the challenges...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

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Human Dignity

How can Thomas Aquinas continue to influence the way we think about human dignity, even today? In a world more deeply...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

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ND Perspectives: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to Capitals

The country’s leaders are governing from the White House and Congress to state capitals. How are they progressing...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 25, 2025

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When Notre Dame calls: the untold stories of ND Listens

Experience an in-depth look at ND Listens, the student call center on campus, as senior manager Cesar Sanchez...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 25, 2025

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Our Greatest Prayers are Poems

Draw on centuries-old tradition of singing Psalms and Canticles in the Liturgy of the Hours to discover a conceptual...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 25, 2025

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Modern Heresies about Women

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Jul. 25, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Veronica Alonzo

Listen to Veronica Alonzo, Associate Superintendent for the Dallas Catholic Schools, talk about discovering meaning in...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jul. 27, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Educational Access

Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow Sara Martinez Tucker. She will discuss her passion...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 01, 2025

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Kati Macaluso: Education, Devoted.

From the Grotto and St. Bernadette to Breen-Phillips Hall and Coach Leahy, envisioning a future for Catholic schools...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 01, 2025

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Inside Notre Dame’s London Experience

In the heart of one of the world’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities, Notre Dame students are living out an...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 08, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins

Subscribe to the ThinkND podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Google. Featured Speakers:

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 15, 2025

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Notre Dame Science’s explosive new star

Science at Notre Dame just got a lot more exciting thanks to Kate the Chemist. As the University’s first-ever...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Aug. 18, 2025

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Called to be Women: Mary’s Genius and Ours

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 22, 2025

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Taylor Kelly: Education, Joy-filled.

From following in Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C.’s clarinet playing footsteps, to leading others in the mission to educate...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Aug. 28, 2025

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The Heart’s Desire & Listening for Vocation

Fr. Dan Groody interviews Parker Palmer, a world- renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Aug. 29, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Prof. Margaret Pfeil

Listen to Prof. Margaret Pfeil discuss her long-time commitments of living at the local Catholic Worker community,...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Aug. 31, 2025

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Why Salima Rockwell chose Notre Dame

The sport of women’s college volleyball has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, underscored by record-setting...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Sep. 01, 2025

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Fr. Nate Wills: Education, Blended.

From seminary life in Old College and full house Masses at Keough Hall, to leading team prayer in the storied locker...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 26, 2025

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Rethinking Complementarity

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Sep. 26, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC

Listen to Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC, Notre Dame Staff Chaplain, as he reflects on his more than 40 years in priestly...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Sep. 28, 2025

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Is There a Feminine Genius?

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Oct. 24, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Fr. Lou DelFra, CSC

Listen to Fr. Lou DelFra, CSC, as he shares the moments that eventually led him to a vocation in religious life and...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Oct. 26, 2025

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Will Newkirk: Education, Affirmed.

From jack-o-lantern tales and top-o-the-chart treats, to the authentic power of truth and healing in the Indigenous...

12:00 PM ET Thu., Oct. 30, 2025

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The Female Body and a Culture of Life

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Nov. 21, 2025

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Gina Svarovsky: Education, Broadened.

From Thanksgiving family traditions like tropical turkey, secret stuffing, and pleasant pumpkin rolls, to becoming...

12:00 PM ET Mon., Nov. 24, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Andrew McShane

Hear the story of Dr. Andrew McShane, Director of the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, as he reflects on a vocation that...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Nov. 30, 2025

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Embodying Cultures of Life

Thirty years ago, in both Evangelium Vitae and his Letter to Women, Pope John Paul II issued a clear call for the...

12:00 PM ET Fri., Dec. 19, 2025

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Carol Latronica

Listen as Dr. Carol Latronica ’77, Rector of Welsh Family Hall, provides insight into her life and work in student...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jan. 25, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR

Listen to Bishop Bob Lombardo, CFR, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as he shares his path towards religious life and...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Feb. 22, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Nan Tulchinsky

Sit courtside with Nan Tulchinsky, a longtime scorekeeper for Notre Dame Women’s and Men’s Basketball, as she...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Mar. 29, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J.

Listen to Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J., the longtime rector of McGlinn Hall, and she shares her calling to religious life...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Apr. 26, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Tami Schmitz

Listen as Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care in Campus Ministry, tells about her strong foundation of...

12:00 PM ET Sun., May. 31, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB

Journey with Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, a Benedictine nun who has discovered God’s calling in life through the beauty of...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jun. 28, 2026

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Everyday Holiness: Dr. Jim O’Connell

Walk the streets of Boston with Dr. Jim O’Connell as he describes his long path to a medical career and the...

12:00 PM ET Sun., Jul. 26, 2026

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