What happens when everyone can make news? Documentary filmmaker and journalist Andrew Glazer shares a firsthand perspective on the great opportunities and daunting challenges of a democratized news media. #NUQ

How are digital platforms reshaping work and livelihoods? Join Northwestern Qatar for a conversation about the gig economy and the lived experiences behind platform-mediated work in the Philippines and the Global South with scholar Cheryll Soriano. Watch the livestream: bit.ly/4hIBnWw #NUQ #GlobalSouth

Can beauty change how we think about sustainability? Explore the connections between aesthetics, rhetoric and public culture with Robert Hariman for his seminar, “Formal Objects: On Beauty and Sustainability.” #NUQ

Turn ideas into content with generative AI. Join Northwestern Qatar Executive Education for a five-day masterclass covering AI-powered images, video, animation, voice, music, and creative workflows. Sept. 20–24 | 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Register now. #GenerativeAI #NorthwesternQatar

What can the Gulf teach us about the future of public diplomacy? Join NU-Q’s Banu Akdenizli for a discussion on digital diplomacy, strategic communication, and emerging approaches to global influence. Sep. 6 | 12:15–1:15 p.m. | Room 1-300 #NUQ #PublicDiplomacy

Research, scholarship, and creative practice across disciplines. Explore Northwestern Qatar’s 2026 Research and Creative Scholarship Newsletter, highlighting faculty publications, research, creative work, and scholarly contributions from the past academic year. nuqatar.com/researchnews2026

Who counts in a world shaped by data, algorithms, and AI? Join NU-Q’s Eddy Borges-Rey for the Hiwar Scholars Seminar, Who Counts? Technologies of Recognition and the Architecture of Certainty. Aug. 30, Sunday 12:15–1:15 p.m 1-300 nuqatar.com/Hiwar26-Borges-R… #NUQ #Hiwar

Welcome, Class of 2030. At #NUQ’s 19th Convocation, our newest students were encouraged to approach their Northwestern journey with basira; insight, vision, and discernment, along with curiosity, courage, and a commitment to community. Your journey begins now. #Classof2030

Northwestern Provost Erik Luijten returns to #NorthwesternQatar on Aug. 20 to deliver the Convocation 2026 address and welcome the Class of 2030. Nearly 170 new students representing 25+ countries will begin their Northwestern journey. Full story: nuqatar.com/Convo26Speaker

IAS Undergraduate Fellows Present Research on the Global Stage Twelve projects developed through the #IAS_NUQ Global Undergraduate Fellowship were accepted to #IAMCR2026 through a rigorous peer-review process, with ten fellows present in the conference programme. Presenting alongside graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and leading academics, our undergraduate fellows are showcasing innovative research through documentary film, graphic narratives, interactive media, oral history, and digital storytelling. "The work of our undergraduate fellows demonstrates what is possible when students are entrusted with ambitious research and supported through close mentorship," said Marwan M. Kraidy, dean and CEO of Northwestern University in Qatar. "Their participation at IAMCR reflects not only the quality of their scholarship, but also our commitment to cultivating the next generation of researchers whose work expands knowledge production from and about the Global South." Learn more about their achievements: nuqatar.com/IAMCR26-IASFello… #NorthwesternQatar #IAS_NUQ #IAMCR2026 #UndergraduateResearch #GlobalSouth #EvidenceBasedStorytelling

Northwestern Qatar Helps Shape Global Media Scholarship at IAMCR 2026 Faculty, researchers, postdoctoral scholars, staff, and undergraduate students from Northwestern Qatar are contributing research and creative scholarship across more than a dozen sessions at #IAMCR2026. "IAMCR is one of the leading global forums for advancing communication and media scholarship," said Marwan M. Kraidy, dean and CEO of Northwestern University in Qatar. "It is especially meaningful to see our faculty, researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate students exemplifying NU-Q's commitment to academic excellence through scholarship that engages with the most pressing global questions and contributes perspectives from the Global South to international conversations." From artificial intelligence and journalism to multimodal storytelling and communication technologies, our community is advancing evidence-based scholarship and helping shape global conversations. Read more: nuqatar.com/IAMCR26-Main #NorthwesternQatar #IAMCR2026 #Research #GlobalSouth #Communication #MediaStudies

Research begins with curiosity. Its impact extends far beyond the classroom. The latest NU-Q Research and Creative Scholarship Newsletter showcases how faculty and students are advancing knowledge across media, communication, journalism, technology, artificial intelligence, culture, history, and the Global South. From groundbreaking publications and creative works to interdisciplinary collaborations and externally funded research, discover the ideas shaping conversations locally and around the world. Explore the latest issue and faculty scholarship highlights: * Research & Creative Scholarship Newsletter: nuqatar.com/researchnews2026 * Faculty Scholarship Highlights: nuqatar.com/facultyhighlight… #NorthwesternQatar #Research #CreativeScholarship #GlobalSouth #MediaResearch #EvidenceBasedStorytelling

Northwestern Qatar at IAMCR 2026 From faculty and postdoctoral scholars to undergraduate researchers, the Northwestern Qatar community is contributing research, creative scholarship, and academic leadership from 28 June - 2 July at the 2026 International Association for Media and Communication Research (#IAMCR) Conference in Galway, Ireland. Explore presentations, plenary sessions, documentary screenings, and @IAS_NUQ throughout the conference. The Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South (#IAS_NUQ) will maintain a significant presence throughout the conference. Alongside presentations, the Institute serves as an official Digital Sponsor, hosting a conference booth showcasing its publications, research initiatives, and opportunities for international collaboration. View the full programme: nuqatar.com/NUQ-IAMCR #NorthwesternQatar #GlobalSouth #Research #MediaStudies #Communication #EvidenceBasedStorytelling

Northwestern University in Qatar scholars joined leading researchers from around the world at the 76th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Faculty, students, and academic leaders contributed to nearly 20 sessions exploring communication, inequality, technology, culture, media, and social change. Dean Marwan M. Kraidy also participated in the conference's opening plenary on inequalities and knowledge production in communication. Through research, collaboration, and initiatives such as the Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South (#IAS_NUQ), our community continues to advance global conversations and strengthen scholarship focused on the Global South. #ICA2026 #GlobalSouth #CommunicationResearch #MediaStudies #ResearchImpact #NorthwesternQatar #IASNUQ

The humanities do more than help us understand the world—they help us shape it. Dean Marwan M. Kraidy joined ACLS President Joy Connolly for a conversation on the role of the humanities in advancing the public good, highlighting the importance of critical inquiry, dialogue, and human-centered knowledge in addressing today’s global challenges. Full story: nuqatar.com/kraidy-connolly-… #NorthwesternQatar #Humanities #KnowledgeForImpact

Northwestern University in Qatar is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Counsellor Advisory Board. Bringing together a distinguished group of secondary school counsellors from around the world, the board will serve as a valuable partner to our admissions team, providing insight into diverse educational systems, student experiences, and pathways to higher education. Through collaboration and shared expertise, the Counsellor Advisory Board will help strengthen our efforts to expand access, support prospective students, and foster a more inclusive and globally connected admissions experience. Our thanks to inaugural members for their partnership and commitment to empowering the next generation of learners and storytellers. #NorthwesternQatar #FutureWildcats #GlobalSouth #HigherEducation #Admissions #EvidenceBasedStorytellers

Northwestern Qatar faculty, researchers, and students join leading scholars from around the world at the 76th Annual International Communication Association Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Centered on the theme “Communication and Inequalities in Context,” ICA 2026 explored how communication shapes and responds to social, political, and technological inequalities. Through presentations, discussions, and research exchanges, the NU-Q community will contribute perspectives from the Global South on issues ranging from digital justice and algorithmic bias to media, identity, and knowledge production. As a multidisciplinary community of evidence-based storytellers, Northwestern Qatar is proud to engage in global conversations that advance research, foster collaboration, and deepen understanding of the complex challenges shaping our world. For the full program of NU-Q @ ICA 2026: qatar.northwestern.edu/speci…

The NU-Q Class of 2030 is coming together This week, newly admitted students and their families joined the Northwestern Qatar community in Doha for an evening of conversation, connection, and celebration — from storytelling-inspired table themes to coffee, community, and new friendships. Here’s to the next generation of evidence-based storytellers shaping the future from the Global South. #NUQ2030

For its 5th cohort, the @IAS_NUQ Global Undergraduate Fellowship continues to empower student researchers and filmmakers. The 2026 cohort brings together 15 NU‑Q undergraduates developing original, faculty‑mentored research and creative projects that advance evidence‑based, place‑grounded scholarship across the Global South. Full Story: qatar.northwestern.edu/news/…