New PhD and MA programmes at UCU and UR powering on

New PhD and MA programmes at UCU and UR powering on

By Enock Sithole The recently introduced programmes in journalism, media and communication studies at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) and the University of Rwanda (UR) are well underway and have now enrolled their second cohorts. The PhD programme at UCU is...
New Publications in January 2025

New Publications in January 2025

Compiled by Elva Nziza, for AJENda and Afromedia.network We present a short selection of publications of interest to the African communications and media studies research community. Digital Public Relations and Marketing Communication Trends in Africa Authors: AW...
Climate change: Deserted land in journalism education

Climate change: Deserted land in journalism education

By Johanna Mack, Sara Namusoga-Kale, Merle van Berkum, Enoch Sithole, & Susanne Fengler Even though climate change has emerged as the key global challenge, and climate coverage is at the top of the media’s agenda in many countries, it is not yet a consistent part...
Meet Your Colleague: Henri-Count Evans

Meet Your Colleague: Henri-Count Evans

By Kemiso Wessie “There is joy when your students do well and they come up with ideas that are more innovative and interesting,” says Dr Henri-Count Evans, a Senior Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Eswatini. He finds fulfilment in creating lively,...