Art at Watson
An initiative of the Watson Institute, Art at Watson shows works by students, faculty, and staff from Brown, as well as by artists from the broader community.
Event Series
The Watson Institute is proud to sponsor informative, thought-provoking talks by leading scholars and practitioners on an array of topics.
Chong Wook Lee and Vartan Gregorian Distinguished Lecture Series
Lectures that aim to increase understanding about global issues, particularly those affecting Asia and the United States.
Co-sponsored Events
Events organized by Brown departments and student groups and co-sponsored by the Watson Institute.
Development and Governance Seminar
A cross-disciplinary seminar presenting innovative research and thinking on the challenges of national and global transformation in the 21st century.
Election Impact Series
Interested in the impact of recent elections? Join Watson Institute students, faculty and expert speakers throughout the semester for analysis, discussion, and debate around global elections.
First-Year and Sophomore Speaker Series
A speaker series in which participants engage with experts from the development, government, and corporate worlds. (For students only.)
Israel-Palestine Distinguished Lecture Series
Talks by international scholars on the history and contemporary reality of Zionism, Palestinian nationalism, and the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict.
Shifting European Landscapes
Examining the institutional challenges, party organizations, and social movements that are animating new dimensions of change across the Continent.
Student Events
Student-focused events on graduate school and careers, teach-ins, talks, and panels.
Watson Distinguished Speaker Series
Lectures by prominent scholars, diplomats, and public intellectuals from around the world.