NUQ's New Home

Northwestern University in Qatar’s striking new building provides a state-of-the-art home for NU-Q’s journalism and communication programs in Doha.

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The landscaping surrounding the new NU-Q building is designed to be environmentally friendly, requiring less maintenance. Thermal glass walls let in ample light while aiding in temperature control.
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With classrooms, a library and gathering spaces throughout, the new building provides a number of places for students and faculty to meet both formally and informally. In addition, three production studios provide space for teaching and performances.
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The newsroom features the most advanced technology in broadcast and production and includes all the components of a major broadcast news studio — a news desk, an area for panel discussions and a social media screen. Using a feed from live newswires, students have access to information to transform into stories, graphics and other digital visualization elements.
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