The Documentary Film titled ‘JSA in 25 Years’ talking about the Jaffna Science Association’s vision, mission and activities throughout the 25 years which was produced with the collaboration of Media Studies and directed by Mr. T. Thivakar, Student of Media studies released at JSA’s Annual Scientific Session and Silver Jubilee Function on 8th of May 2018.
The students and staff of Media Studies participated in National Youth Summit 2018 held in Colombo where more than 300 young peace builders gathered from all over Sri Lanka shared their stories, learnt from each other, became a part of wider youth and peace network and, discussed about the role of youth in peace building.The Summit was conducted by Sri Lanka…
The fourth year students completed their two months industrial training 'Media Internship' at Rupavahini Corporation on 6th of April 2018. They are systematically trained under the Research and Training Unit of Rupavahini in programme and news and current affairs sections.
‘Shakthi FM’ from MBC Networks (Pvt.) Ltd. conducted a workshop with the title of ‘Shakthi Vanlai Kalloori’ (Shakthi Radio Club) for the Media Studies students on sharing broadcasting techniques and structural arrangements in broadcasting sector on 22.02.2018. The Channel Head Mr. R.B. Abarnasuthan, Senior Broadcaster Mr.Kanathiban and Senior Technical Consultant Mr. Prajeev are participated as resource persons and shared their experiences…
The Alumni of Media Studies gathered at first time on 11th of February, 2018 at Media Lab Premises of Media Studies to plan the future collaboration and suggested their recommendations for the future curriculum revision of under graduation programme of Media Studies as one of the stakeholders.Further, the alumni received the guidance of staff to proceed their higher studies and finding…
Media Studies students took part in Media Training Workshop on 'Beyond the Limitations of Editorial’ conducted by Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research, Jaffna on 3rd and 4th February 2018.
Media Trainer and Research Scholar Dr. Chandrika Subramaniam from Australia visited to the department and conducted a sharing session on ‘Editorial Leadership’ on 02.01.2018
Field Visit on ‘Newspaper Reporting and Editing’ for the Media Studies students to ‘Yarl Thinakkural’ Tamil Daily, November 28th to 30th and December 21st and 22nd 2017.
The Senior Journalist of B.B.C. Tamil Service, Mr. Poobalaratnam Seevakan from United Kingdom delivered a guest lecture on ‘Broadcasting Techniques’ on 19.12.2017
Editor, Tamil Guardian Dr.N.Thusiyan from United Kingdom delivered a guest lecture on ‘Online Journalism – Challenges and Opportunities’ on 22.11.2017