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Marwan M. Kraidy
@mkraidy.bsky.social
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Author, Teacher, Partner, Leader, Dean & CEO
@nuqatar.bsky.social, Founder @iasnuq.bsky.social, Professor
@northwesternu, Board Chair @ACLS1919 Board Member
& @AnnenbergCARGC & @Casar_Aub

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Marwan M. Kraidy is the Dean & CEO of Northwestern University in Qatar, the Anthony Shadid Chair in Global Media, Politics and Cultures, and co-founder of its flagship research institute, the Institute for Advanced Study of the Global South (#IAS_NUQ). .. more

Political science 45%
Sociology 37%
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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · 3d
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

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · 4d
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

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · 5d
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

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · 10d
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

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · 11d
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!

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · 19d
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!

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · 24d
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!

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · 24d
A blue #qahwapause - who would have thought?!

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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · 28d
Tune in live for the upcoming Dean's Global Forum, featuring Alondra Nelson, Harold F. Linder Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, in conversation with Dean and CEO Marwan M. Kraidy.

📅 Tuesday, January 13, 2026
🕕 1:00 pm
📍 Events Hall

🎥: www.youtube.com/live/GgwEbs4...?
The Dean's Global Forum
Alondra Nelson, Harold F. Linder Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, joins Dean Kraidy in a conversation on the social and political life of science and technology in soci...
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Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South @iasnuq.bsky.social · Jan 6
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!

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · Jan 6
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.

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · Jan 3
Thank you, Bilge—to you and yours as well!

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Marwan M. Kraidy @mkraidy.bsky.social · Jan 3
Good morning #Doha