Nishat Parvez is a scholar and educator in Political Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies, bringing a wealth of experience in both academic and professional settings. She is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Oregon, where her research focuses on the intersection of media, gender, and political discourse in Bangladesh. With over eight years of experience as an academic in Bangladesh, Parvez has taught a range of courses, including Communication Research Methods, Multimedia Journalism, Media & Society, Media Ethics, Communication Law, and Social Processes and Institutions, and has actively contributed to curriculum development and student mentorship. Her professional background encompasses roles as a broadcast journalist with prominent Bangladeshi media outlets and involvement in policy-focused media monitoring initiatives. Recognized with prestigious scholarships and research grants, she brings both practical and theoretical perspectives to her work.

Master of Arts in Media Practice for Development and Social Change
University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom 
Thesis: Bangladeshi Media in a “Democratic” System: Press Freedom and Political Influence

Supervisor: Professor Raminder Kaur, Anthropology and Cultural Studies, University of Sussex

Master of Social Sciences in Mass Communication & Journalism
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh 

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Mass Communication & Journalism
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh 

Thesis: The Political Economy of Valentine's Day Coverage in Bangladeshi Media

Supervisor: Dr. Khorshed Alam, Dept. of Mass Communication & Journalism, University of Dhaka