Mangaluru
An international media conference was held at the constituent institution of Nitte University focusing on emerging trends in global journalism communication and media education
The event brought together media professionals academicians and students from various regions to discuss the evolving role of media in a rapidly changing digital landscape
Speakers highlighted the importance of ethical journalism fact checking digital literacy and responsible reporting in the age of social media and artificial intelligence
They also emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between academic institutions and media organisations to enhance training and research in communication studies
Organisers said the conference served as a platform for knowledge exchange networking and sharing best practices among participants from across the country
Discussions also covered challenges faced by the media industry including misinformation audience fragmentation and technological disruption
Participants appreciated the initiative and suggested that such international conferences be held regularly to strengthen academic industry cooperation and improve professional standards
The event concluded with a call for innovation adaptability and continuous learning in the field of media and communication education
The conference also included panel discussions on the future of journalism education and the role of universities in shaping media professionals
Experts noted that institutions must adapt curricula to meet industry demands and prepare students for global media environments
They stressed experiential learning internships and industry exposure as key components of modern media education systems ensuring graduates are industry ready
Organisers expressed hope that the collaboration initiated through this conference would lead to long term academic partnerships and innovation in media education sector development
