Nouf AlJahdhami

Nouf AlJahdhami is a Master of Arts (MA) student in Global African Studies at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, specializing in Museum and Critical Heritage Studies, from the United Arab Emirates. Her research focuses on museums and critical heritage, emphasizing Afrocentric perspectives in the Arab world, cultural data, and archival practices. With over eight years of professional experience across media, culture, strategy, and nonprofit sectors, Nouf brings a practical understanding of cultural work to her studies. She aims to critically examine and rethink key cultural topics while gaining hands-on experience that bridges academic theory and professional practice.

Academic Background

• P.Dip., Data, Inequality and Society, University of Edinburgh
• M.M., Data Science and Statistics, Massachusetts Institute of Science
• B.A., Risk Management, American University in the Emirates

Professional Experience

• Culture Analysis and Reporting Unit Head, DCT Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Sustainability Fellow, Bard College, United States of America 
• Research Team Member, The Attention Economy Network, Remote, UK
• Gallery Curation, Digital Archive, and Metadata Researcher, Save Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Online (SUCHO), coordinated by Stanford University, Tufts University, and Austrian Centre for Digital Humanities and Cultural Heritage, Remote, UK

In Their Own Words

“What’s unique about the program is the opportunity to learn a new language in a friendly and collaborative environment. This supportive approach is also reflected in the professors and the institute’s staff, who provide guidance, nurture a dynamic learning environment, and place equal emphasis on practical and theoretical knowledge.”

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