Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) has recognised a group of its students for their excellence in media and research at a recent ceremony held in Education City. The university’s annual Media and Research Awards highlight students’ successes in the areas of research, documentary, creative writing, fiction, news, and multimedia content.
Everette E. Dennis, dean and CEO said:
This is a chance for NU-Q students to have their academic and professional work—journalism, films, and research—assessed by outside experts who give them consistently high marks.’
Prior to the awards ceremony, the university hosted a showcase of all nominees at the HBKU Student Center in Education City. All of the submissions were adjudicated by local and international industry leaders – many of whom were present at both events to recognise the efforts of the nominees.
The Media and Research Awards marks the conclusion of NU-Q’s ‘Go Wild Week,’ the annual spirit week on campus. Throughout the week, Northwestern University in Qatar Student Union organises events and activities for the student body, staff, faculty, alumni, and the extended Northwestern community.
WINNERS
Creative Writing
Amna Al-Baker
Chromosomes
Documentary
Maryam Al-Thani and Sheikha Bahzad
Al Ghwasa – Pearl Diving
Fiction Film
Suleima AlHaj Abed and Hissa Al Mannai
Mkhammar
Independent Image
Jemina Legaspi and Muhammad Faizan Shakir
Somewhere, Sometime
Independent Writing
Sara Zainel
Peregrine
Journalistic Writing
Habibah Abass and Ifath Sayed
Underreported Rape Crimes in Qatar
Multimedia
Urooj Azmi
Graphics Corner
Research: Humanities
Shakeeb Asrar
Evolution in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
Research: Social Sciences
Muhammad Faizan Shakir
Effects of Childhood Cancer on Siblings and their Coping Mechanisms
