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Communication director receives media management award
Communication director receives media management award

Gregory Ferrell Lowe was recognized by the European Media Management Association (EMMA) for his contributions in scholarship, leadership, and community development in the field of media management.  

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Students attend research expo on home campus
Students attend research expo on home campus

NU-Q students made presentations at Northwestern University’s annual Undergraduate Research and Arts Expo, with several winning awards. The Expo serves as a platform for Northwestern undergrads to present their original research and creative work to the university’s community.

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High school students explore the world of media at NU-Q
High school students explore the world of media at NU-Q

More than 75 high-school students spent part of their summer break exploring the world of media, news, and filmmaking at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q).

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Students spend semester in the U.S.
Students spend semester in the U.S.

Several Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) students have recently returned to Doha after spending six months on the University’s home campus in the U.S. 

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Book explores mobile media disruption in Middle East
Book explores mobile media disruption in Middle East

Set in the context of the convergence of modern, digital media, the authors address the role of disruption innovation and transformation changes based on results from the large-scale study of mobile media disruption conducted over three years.

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From NU-Q to Cannes

From NU-Q to Cannes

Spotlight: Class of 2018 graduates

Spotlight: Class of 2018 graduates

Q&A: A conversation with a Qatari filmmaker

Q&A: A conversation with a Qatari filmmaker

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Events

Graduation

Graduation

Northwestern University in Qatar holds an annual graduation ceremony and related events to honor NU-Q students who have completed their studies. Graduation ceremonies are typically held at the beginning of May.

QMIF

Qatar Media Industries Forum

The Qatar Media Industries Forum (QMIF) is an biannual event providing media leaders in the Arab region with a platform to explore topics of critical importance to Qatar’s emerging media and communication industries.

Student Media and Research Awards

Student Media and Research Awards

The annual NU-Q Media and Research Awards celebrate student work in film, photography, journalism, research, and more. Submissions are adjudicated by selected faculty and industry leaders.

Conferences & Symposia

Conferences & Symposia

NU-Q holds periodic conferences and symposia that facilitate discussion about the media industry and its role in society, with a particular emphasis on issues related to the MENA region.

NU-Q in Evanston

NU-Q in Evanston

Each May, Northwestern University in Qatar faculty, students, and staff showcase their creative work and research, and share experiences from the Middle East at the Northwestern University home campus in Evanston, Illinois, USA.