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Events

The Nieman Foundation hosts dozens of events at Lippmann House each year, featuring leading researchers, scientists, artists, writers, historians, economists and others who explore the world of ideas with Nieman Fellows and Foundation guests. Journalists and media experts also discuss the latest challenges and opportunities in journalism.

Talks

The Arab Spring, one year later

Wadah Khanfar, former director general of the Al Jazeera network and current president of the Sharq Forum, will speak at the MIT Media Lab on February 24 to discuss the impact of last year’s Arab Spring on democracy in the Middle East. Read more