Spaces - Northwestern University in Qatar Northwestern University Contact Careers Directory MyNU-Q Search NU-Q Websites Our Home in Education City Northwestern Qatar’s campus in Qatar, located in Education City, was designed by renowned American architect Antoine Predock. It is home to a community of faculty, students, and staff dedicated to learning and teaching, research and engagement. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities, Northwestern Qatar is one of the largest campuses for media and communication anywhere in the world. From its fully-automated Newsroom to production studios, classrooms, library, and its own museum – the campus is a unique place for teaching and research. keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right Newsroom Northwestern Qatar's fully-automated newsroom features some of the most advanced technology in broadcast and production. Designed by Beirut architect Ali Wazani, the space allows students to work in all components of news production. Using a feed from live newswires, students are able to gather information and transform it into stories, graphics, and other digital visualization elements. The automated newsroom, which is the first of its kind in Qatar, and unique in the region, enables one person to run the entire show. The modular design of the newsroom allows students to produce a variety of programs using the available set, which can be converted to include talk shows, a panel on social media feeds, a modern news desk, and an interactive video wall. The newsroom includes its own control room and an edit suite to produce graphics and render audio, as well as the ability to produce live reports across multiple platforms. Presentation and Performance Northwestern Qatar's building offers several dedicated spaces situated for performance and presentation, including an auditorium, black-box theater, and projection theater. The Black Box is a large multipurpose space for students to produce videos and plays. It includes a separate set design and construction room. The studio is rigged with lighting equipment and special audio-cancellation and flooring. The auditorium fits 115 people, features a large HD projector, and can be used to record and stream live events. The projection theater features a 4K cinema and 7.1 Dolby surround sound. keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right Classroom and Study Spaces Classrooms at Northwestern Qatar are situated to facilitate discussion and include the most advanced technology. Throughout Northwestern Qatar’s building are study spaces for small and large groups of students while located in the heart of the building is a two-story library. More Visit Northwestern Qatar Learn more about hours of operation, location, and parking arrow_forward Virtual Tour Explore our state-of-the-art campus through a 360° virtual campus tour Begin Tour arrow_forward Student Life & Housing Students at Northwestern Qatar have the option to stay in sustainable facilities on campus. arrow_forward If you are interested in hosting an event at Northwestern Qatar, space is rented on a limited basis. Please email space-request@qatar.northwestern.edu for more information. Northwestern University in Qatar Education City, Qatar +974 4454 5100 Get directions Become a student Work at NU-Q Contact About Northwestern Qatar Careers Directory Contact NU-Q Admissions How to Apply Tuition & Aid Academics Undergraduate Programs Executive Education Undergrad Academic Calendar open_in_new Faculty Directory Research at Northwestern Qatar Research Topics Publications & Reports Campus Visit Map Location Student Life Library Safety open_in_new More Northwestern Qatar News Events Careers at NU-Q MyNU-Q open_in_new Resources for Students open_in_new Sharepoint open_in_new Privacy Statement open_in_new © Northwestern University