Activities

The alcohol industry's main target is youngsters, and they attempt to trap them by manipulating and using various tactics to cultivate alcohol-related norms among the younger generation, making them their long-term customers. Therefore, providing the necessary knowledge to youths regarding the alcohol industry's tactics, and interferences, and immunizing them against the alcohol industry is important to protect future generations. The media…

Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) conducted the workshop on ‘Digital Media Literacy and Unmasking False Narratives’ with the Collaboration of the Department of Media Studies on the 12th  of January 2024 (Friday) from 09.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m. at Arts Seminar Hall, Faculty of Arts.The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) has established itself as the leading media development institute in Sri…

Department of Media Studies conducted the workshop on ‘Media Regulations and Best Practices’ with the Collaboration of Media Law Forum, Colombo on the 08th of January 2024 (Monday) from 09.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. at Arts Seminar Hall, Faculty of Arts.The Media Law Forum is formed with a mandate to build a collective platform for media reforms in Sri Lanka with…

In order to enhance the teaching of professional media to the students, the opportunities have been utilized by the Department of Media Studies to invite senior journalists, filmmakers and editors for the ‘Sharing Sessions’ in addition to the academic inputs.On par with the above, Mr.S.Someetharan, Documentary filmmaker, a versatile and well-known Documentary filmmaker conducted the ‘Sharing Session’ on the topic of…

Prof. Ankuran Dutta, Director, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Colombo and Professor (On lien) of Dept. of Communication and Journalism at Gauhati University visited the University of Jaffna and discussed with the Students of Media Studies regarding the topic of ‘Reflecting Community through Media’.Prof.Ankuran elaborated on the community media, making documentary films and how media construct society through…

One of our Students, Mr. Piryatharshan Croos awarded the Young Artist Award-2023 (இளங் கலைஞர் விருது-2023) for his contributions towards folklore by the Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs of the Northern Provincial Council, Sri Lanka. The award was given to Mr.Piryatharshan Croos at the Northern Provincial Cultural Festival-2023 of the Division of Cultural Affairs of the Ministry held…

Mr. Ranjith Joseph, a Filmmaker who directed ‘Sinam Kol’ and his crew members conducted an awareness session for the Students of Media Studies regarding the intern opportunities for his next film production with ‘Sky Magic Pictures’.  The session was held on the 21st of November 2023 at the Seminar Hall, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna with the presence of Prof.S.Raguram,…

The 10th Batch of Media Studies Honours Degree students who completed their undergraduate studies donated a Condenser Microphone Kit to the Department of Media Studies on 10th November 2023.The donation was received by Prof.S.Raguram, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Ms.S.Poongulaly, Head, Department of Media Studies at the Going Down Party from the 10th Batch Students.The donated Condenser Microphone Kit will be…