In April, Notre Dame Global connected students, scholars, and partners across its international network through a wide range of academic, cultural, and community initiatives. In London and Dublin, lectures and symposia created space for thoughtful dialogue, while in Rome, music and scholarship came together to explore the richness of Italian Jewish culture. The Notre Dame Mumbai team welcomed Fulbright–Nehru administrator grantees to campus, as they engaged with the US higher education system, and in Beijing, prospective students and families gained practical insight into the study abroad journey.
Elsewhere, the month reflected both quiet moments and vibrant community life—from quiet scenes in Jerusalem to shared traditions in Santiago and creative work at Kylemore. Notre Dame Mexico joined the Harper Cancer Research Institute to celebrate global advances in collaborative cancer research, while the Global Engagement and Study Abroad teams connected international students with those preparing for experiences abroad. Taken together, these moments offer a snapshot of Notre Dame’s global mission in action.
This photo gallery highlights some of the valuable interactions and experiences Notre Dame faculty, staff, and students have taken part in over the past month.
The selection was curated by Notre Dame Global staff working on campus and in the University's 12 global locations.
MUMBAI
Dhiraj Mehra, director of Notre Dame Mumbai, and colleagues from the Notre Dame Global on-campus team led the 2026 Fulbright-Nehru International Education administrator grantees through their journey in the United States, with immersive engagements at the University of Notre Dame and seven other US universities. The group gained insight into the US higher education system and its commitment to excellence in teaching and research, explored the evolving landscape of US–India institutional partnerships, and engaged with the values that shape impactful teaching, learning, and global collaboration.
JERUSALEM
Two Notre Dame Jerusalem staff members captured quiet moments in the Old City of Jerusalem, as the country slowed down and the streets fell silent.
LONDON
Notre Dame London hosted the Nanovic Institute for European Studies’ fifth Barrett Family Lecture, delivered this year by Timothy Garton Ash, professor of European studies and Isaiah Berlin Professorial Fellow Emeritus at St Antony’s College, Oxford. Ash, also a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, led Notre Dame London students in conversation before the lecture to discuss his talk "The European Crisis" and their London-local study of Europe.
SÃO PAULO
Thaïs Burmeister Pires, director of Notre Dame São Paulo, represented Brazil at the 2026 Notre Dame Alumni Leadership Conference and received both the Global Spirit Award and the Program of Excellence Award on behalf of the Notre Dame Club of Brazil. These recognitions highlight the ongoing collaboration between Notre Dame São Paulo and the Notre Dame Club of Brazil, working together to connect alumni, students, faculty, and partners, while strengthening the relationship between the University and Brazil.
BEIJING
“Get Ready to Study in the US Today” brought together visa experts to share recent updates, discuss trends, and offer practical guidance for students preparing to study in the United States. The event began with a presentation by Perry Landesberg, vice consul at the US Embassy in Beijing, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Notre Dame Beijing executive director Jingyu Wang.
KYLEMORE
Notre Dame Kylemore hosted its Instructor-led Writing Residency, featuring Professor Dionne Irving Bremyer. The residents had time and space to explore the grounds of Kylemore and engage in collaborative discussions regarding their varied bodies of work. The week culminated in a group reading, where shared stories marked a powerful close to the residency.
ROME
Notre Dame Rome hosted "The Sounds of I-Tal-Yah: The Musical Cultures of the Jews in Italy" with a lecture from Professor Francesco Spagnolo and music interludes by Enrico Fink, Gabriele Coen, and the Solisti dell’Orchestra Multietnica di Arezzo. Combining musical sources, including manuscripts and archival recordings, with visual and literary testimonies, the program explored the hyper-local, regional, national, and global dimensions of the Italian Jewish musical experience. Through lecture and live performance, the evening created a compelling dialogue between history, music, and culture.
DUBLIN
As part of the Dynamic Translation Lab, Notre Dame Professor Clíona Ní Ríordáin and University of Galway professor Patrick Lonergan co-organized a symposium marking the 30th anniversary of the publication of the influential book Translating Ireland by Michael Cronin. The collaborative project involved the Keough-Naughton Institute, Notre Dame Dublin, the Royal Irish Academy, Literature Ireland, and the University of Galway. The event featured a 40-person seminar with an international cohort of academics, including participants from the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland.
SANTIAGO
Notre Dame Santiago organized its annual barbecue with friends and supporters who make the work of the academic center possible. This diverse group included study abroad students, their Chilean host families, Chilean students newly admitted to Notre Dame along with their parents, the Notre Dame Club of Chile, and the Brothers of the Holy Cross, who hosted the event at their residence.
MEXICO
Notre Dame Mexico joined the Harper Cancer Research Institute on campus to celebrate global advances in collaborative cancer research. Through a partnership with Centro de Investigación Oncológica (CIO), Una Nueva Esperanza (UNE), and Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), as well as the Puebla Study Abroad Program, pre-med students gain hands-on oncology research experience in Mexico. Students showcased their work through research posters, reflecting the impact of this collaboration since 2017.
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS & STUDY ABROAD
The Global Engagement and Study Abroad teams hosted a series of events to connect visiting international students and Notre Dame students planning to study abroad. In this photo, visiting Chinese students mingle with future participants of the Beijing, China – Summer: Philosophy of Culture, Art & Science program.
This photo gallery highlights some of the valuable interactions and experiences Notre Dame faculty, staff, and students have taken part in over the past month. The selection was curated by Notre Dame Global staff working on campus and in the University's 12 global locations. View past photo essays.
Originally published by at global.nd.edu on May 01, 2026.