Northwestern University in Qatar

Northwestern Qatar scholars joined colleagues from around the world at in Cape Town, South Africa, contributing research, ideas, and dialogue on communication, inequality, technology, culture, and social change.

Faculty, students, and academic leaders participated in nearly 20 conference sessions, while Dean Marwan M. Kraidy joined the opening plenary examining inequalities and knowledge production in communication.

Through scholarship, collaboration, and the work of , our community continues to amplify perspectives from the Global South and contribute to conversations shaping the future of communication research.

Full story: https://nuqatar.com/NUQ-ICA26

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: https://nuqatar.com/kraidy-connolly-talk

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.

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: https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/special-events/ICA

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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.

For its 5th cohort, the 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: https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2026/5.7-ias-ug-fellows-26.html

Northwestern University in Qatar extends its celebration of the Class of 2026 beyond the graduation ceremony, with citywide activations across Doha.

Graduate portraits are featured on Al Jaber Towers and the Halo Screen at Msheireb Downtown, bringing the moment into the heart of the community.

Northwestern Qatar celebrates Class of 2026 with citywide graduation activations Northwestern University in Qatar is extending its celebration of the Class of 2026 beyond the graduation ceremony, with a series of public activations across Doha that honor the achievements of this year’s graduates and invite the wider community to take part in the moment.

Class speaker Isra Fejzullaj reflected on a shared journey defined by uncertainty, growth, and perseverance.

Her message emphasized the importance of curiosity, responsibility, and staying grounded in purpose.

“We learned to look deeper, to listen closely, and to find meaning in a world overflowing with information.”

Northwestern University Provost-Elect Erik Luijten addressed the Class of 2026, recognizing their resilience and the global perspective they bring.

He encouraged graduates to remain open to new ideas and to approach their work with intention and awareness.

“You have the capacity to make positive change in our increasingly complicated world.”

https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2026/5.3-provost-speech-graduation26.html