Headline: We Need Humanities Research. "Society needs specialized humanities research—research that delves deeply into literary, linguistic, or cultural topics. Just as medical research cannot progress without basic scientific research, so social and cultural criticism needs deep research before it can 'go public.'" Paula M. Krebs, Executive Director, MLA; Modern Language Association logo, #TalkAboutHumanities

"Society needs specialized humanities research—research that delves deeply into literary, linguistic, or cultural topics," says @paulakrebs.bsky.social. We need to invest in humanities research for the advancement of society. #TalkAboutHumanities

Catching the sun’s last sigh with non-qahwa #qahwapause to celebrate the first deep breath in a month

This year, Eid carries a different weight across our region.

Even so, we are reminded—often in quiet ways—that community endures.

As we complete our semester remotely, we remain deeply connected.

Wishing you peace, warmth, and light.

Eid Mubarak.

Congratulations!

We are thrilled to share the launch of Feminist Digital Citizenship in Africa, which includes a chapter by our very own Clovis Bergère.

The book launch will take place next week in an online conversation with the editors and chapter authors.

From all of us at @nuqatar.bsky.social to all those who celebrate, we wish you a Ramadan Mubarak

Today’s #QahwaPause was just not enough.

It was fabulous to host Tarek El-Ariss @nuqatar.bsky.social to discuss his acclaimed book Water on Fire, an evocative & insightful memoir about war, trauma & desire. He discussed his journey from academic to personal writing, the sea as liberation & threat & the obsessions that make us human.

Good morning, Doha.

This week, 55 faculty, staff, students, alumni & partners @nuqatar.bsky.social at #WebSummitQatar2026 engaged a global audience in conversations rigorous and generous that reflect what we do best: advancing knowledge, nurturing talent, and shaping ideas that matter.

#NUQProud

Today the @nuqatar.bsky.social community continues to blaze a distinctive trail of scholarship, creativity, and engagement at #WebSummitQatar2026 . This is the third day of our third yearly contribution to this important global event.

Please join us!

#NUQProud

On Day 2 of #WebSummitQatar2026 the stellar @nuqatar.bsky.social line-up continues, with wide-ranging contributions in research, mediamaking, and other modalities of evidence-based storytelling!

#NUQProud

I am thrilled to share that HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Gov Comms Office, Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, & @nuqatar.bsky.social alumnus, will join me for the #WSQ Dean’s Global Forum at Web Summit Qatar 2026
#NUQWebSummit2026
#NUQProud

The future is rarely singular—or settled.

At @nuqatar.bsky.social we confidently grapple with uncomfortable questions. Hence our latest Media Majlis Museum exhibition, “What’s between, between?” invites visitors to ponder the uncertainty of the future.

A must-do if in Doha btw now and June!

Congratulations to the winners of Star Awards @nuqatar.bsky.social our colleagues who exemplify excellence, collaboration, community, and sustainability—recognizing the everyday contributions that strengthen our workplace and reflect our shared values.

Your work makes a difference. Thank you!

The spring 2026 semester at @nuqatar.bsky.social launched with an @iasnuq.bsky.social Winter School on Theory & Method with scholars from all over the world, incl @christopherali.bsky.social Sami Atallah & Carola Richter. Thank you @marinakrikorian.bsky.social & #IAS_NUQ staff!

A blue #qahwapause - who would have thought?!

Join us streaming tomorrow from Northwestern University Qatar, 1pm local time, 5am ET

We kicked off 2026 with the #IAS_NUQ Theory and Method Winter School.

Three days of master classes and conversations on media policy and governance at @nuqatar.bsky.social.

Organized by #IAS_NUQ with support from @carnegie.org.

Stay tuned!

I am thrilled to host the great @alondra.bsky.social for a @nuqatar.bsky.social Dean’s Global Forum to discuss “AI: Purpose, Governance, and Public Benefit.” January 13 at 1 pm Doha, 4 am Chicago, 5 am NYC.

Thank you, Bilge—to you and yours as well!

Good morning #Doha

Today’s #qahwapause is emerald

Today’s #qahwapause has an urban backdrop

Today’s #qahwa pause comes with a view

The cats of #Wakrah

Merry Christmas!

We @nuqatar.bsky.social wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Employment

3 outstanding opportunities to join the fabulous @nuqatar.bsky.social faculty:

Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication

Open Rank, Environmental Humanities &

Open Rank, Humanistic & Critical Approaches to Artificial Intelligence

www.qatar.northwestern.edu/about/employ...

Apply by 1/4/26

We @nuqatar.bsky.social‬⁩ wish all our students, employees, partners, and friends a Happy Qatar National Day