Notre Dame and Durham University grow Catholic Studies offering in London
James Kelly, who teaches the history of English Catholicism on the London Undergraduate Program, has been instrumental in developing a whole host of collaborative ventures with Durham University. In this guest post, he shares insight into new opportunities we can look forward to.
Record number of Notre Dame students awarded Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Four University of Notre Dame students have been selected as Gilman Scholars for the summer 2018 academic cycle.
Celebrate 50 years of the London Law Program
The Notre Dame London Law Program turns 50 this year. Join us to celebrate this landmark event The anniversary year’s festivities kicked off in January with the first installment of a monthly speaker series and will culminate with a four-day Golden Jubilee celebration on October 20-23. The Golden Jubilee includes tours of London landmarks, presentations...
Where can a semester in London lead? An English graduate student’s perspective
Amanda Bohne taught ‘Romance and Medieval Britain’ on the London Undergraduate Program last year. She reflects on the opportunities that the city opened up for her and shares how her research is taking shape.
Beyond the tourist trail: Interns explore Catholic education in Slovakia
Judy Hutchinson reflects on a four-day trip to Bardejov, Slovakia, with students participating in the London Global Gateway’s Internship Program.
Gilman Scholars to study in Rome, London
University of Notre Dame students Frank Chung and Katherine Smith have been selected for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study or intern abroad during the spring 2018 academic term.
Notre Dame moves up to #3 in the nation for study abroad participation
The Institute for International Education ranked the University of Notre Dame third among doctorate-granting universities for undergraduate participation in study abroad during the academic year 2015-16. This represents an increase from the University’s ranking of #4 last year in the annual Open Doors report.
Leadership changes announced at Notre Dame International
Michael E. Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization, recently announced a number of personnel changes at Notre Dame International, beginning with a new executive team:
Update on London incident in South Kensington
London police have determined that the crash was not terror-related and are treating it as a road collision.
New director appointed for Catholic initiatives in London
Rev. James M. Lies, C.S.C., a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, has been appointed director for Catholic initiatives and outreach at the University of Notre Dame’s London Global Gateway by Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization.
London Director Michael Addo explains why law students should study abroad
Eight students who spent all or part of the 2016-17 academic year in London helped Addo make his point. Several called their time in London their “best semester of law school” while talking about interning with members of Parliament, soaking up London’s culture, and traveling to The Hague and other...
NSF funds Notre Dame philosopher’s project on nature of observations
Nicholas J. Teh, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, along with London School of Economics colleague Bryan W. Roberts, was awarded a National Science Foundation grant to study the nature of observables.
UK threat level raised to critical after Tube incident
Update: The U.K. threat level was reduced to severe on September 17, 2017.On September 15, 2017, the United Kingdom raised its threat level to critical in response to a terrorist attack on the Tube train in southwest London. Specific information about threat levels is available on the MI5 website…
Study Abroad fair presents wide-ranging international opportunities
On Wednesday night, hundreds of students gathered in the ballroom at the Morris Inn to explore different study abroad programs offered by Notre Dame International and discuss these opportunities with representatives.
Students embrace summer study abroad programs
This past summer, some students set their sights beyond the United States.
Some turned to China, Israel or the United Kingdom. Others looked to Russia, Ireland or South Africa. A handful focused on France, Brazil or Italy.
New academic directors and rectors appointed at Rome and London Global Gateways
Heather Hyde Minor and JoAnn DellaNeva have been appointed by Michael Pippenger, vice president and associate provost for internationalization, as academic directors at the Rome and London Global Gateways, respectively. In their roles, Hyde Minor and DellaNeva will hold full academic oversight at the Gateways, including undergraduate programs and efforts...
JoAnn DellaNeva named academic director of London Global Gateway
During her two-year term, DellaNeva will hold full academic oversight of the Gateway, including the London undergraduate program and efforts to enhance the University’s research profile in London and beyond.
Catch up: Can foreign investors sue the UK for Brexit?
The University of Notre Dame and Volterra Fietta hosted this debate over whether Brexit may give rise to viable investment arbitration claims against the United Kingdom. Watch the video on our YouTube channel.
UK threat level raised to critical
Update: The U.K. threat level was reduced to severe on May 27, 2017.
On May 23, 2017, the United Kingdom raised its threat level to critical in response to the May 22 terrorist attack at a concert in Manchester, England. Specific information about threat levels is available on the MI5 website…
Michael K. Addo Selected as Director of London Global Gateway Law Program
Notre Dame Law School has selected Michael K. Addo to be director of the London Global Gateway Law Program. He will start July 1. Addo comes to Notre Dame from the University of Exeter as an international law and human rights specialist with more than 25 years of experience in...