Doha, June 16 (QNA) - Northwestern University in Qatar, a partner university of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), further deepened its global scholarly engagement at the 75th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), held from June 12 to 16, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.

In a statement published Monday, the university said that it participated in the conference this year as both a scholarly contributor and sponsor, building on the momentum achieved in last year's conference, leading critical global conversations.

This year's conference, themed "Disrupting and Consolidating Communication Research," brought together thousands of communication scholars, researchers, practitioners, and institutions from around the world.

The statement added that as a key contributor, Northwestern Qatar organized several sessions, advanced research on media, identity, and transregional communication, and presented a range of interdisciplinary studies rooted in the perspectives and experiences of the Global South. This year, the university also served as the Opening Reception Sponsor.

"Our engagement at ICA this year was especially meaningful as we broadened the scope and depth of our contributions," said the Dean and CEO of Northwestern Qatar Marwan M. Kraidy. "It's been inspiring to see our faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and alumni help shape the intellectual direction of the conference by organizing sessions and presenting groundbreaking research across a wide range of topics," he added.

Through this global engagement and others, Northwestern Qatar amplifies the scholarship of its faculty, researchers, students, and alums while advancing the knowledge and scholarship of the Global South. The university will also have a major presence at IAMCR Singapore 2025, leading key conversations and engagements under the theme "Communicating Environmental Justice." (QNA)