Tensions and opportunities of student media

Tensions and opportunities of student media

By: Kemiso Wessie Journalism teaching usually goes beyond theory, and involves students creating work for publication, radio stations, television and other media. However, covering real, sometimes controversial news is not always easy for educators. The benefits of...

Ajen Roundtable on YouTube

If you weren’t able to attend our roundtable discussion on September 13th, find recordings of all of the panel discussions and the keynote address on our YouTube Channel:
Ghana media educators oppose merger

Ghana media educators oppose merger

By Kemiso Wessie: The Ghanaian government’s University of Media Arts and Communication (UMAC) Bill which seeks to merge three media and language tertiary institutions has received pushback from educators’ associations. A petition by the Academic Staff Association and...
African journalism in the spotlight at AJEN roundtable

African journalism in the spotlight at AJEN roundtable

By Enoch Sithole:  Organisers have announced that Glasgow-based academic Dr Hayes Mabweazara will deliver the keynote address at the round table meeting of the African Journalism Educators’ Network (AJEN), due to be held at the University of the Witwatersrand in...