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The Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC) at Makerere University has for the last 23 years hosted an Annual Media Convention (AMC). This event brings together academia and industry players to discuss the latest trends affecting the field of journalism and communication. This year’s AMC will coincide with celebrations to mark the World Press Freedom Day on 3 rd May 2021, which will be held under the theme, “Information as a Public Good”.

 MAKERERE UNIVERSITY HOLDS A FOUR DAY SAFETY AND SECURITY TRAINING

Makerere University has appointed Dr. Aisha Nakiwala Sembatya as the new head of the Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC).

 Dr. Aisha Nakiwala takes over from Dr. William Tayeebwa who has been the head since 2014.                                                                  The handover ceremony took place on Thursday 1 October at Makerere Guest House.

Dear Friends, today 1st october 2020, the Department of Journalism and Communication, Makerere University, has bid farewell to Dr. William Tayeebwa as Chair and welcomed Dr. Aisha Nakiwala Sembatya. This was at a colourful ceremony held at the University Guest House. We thank you for supporting the Department and humbly request you to continue being our trusted partners.

We congratulate the following that have been admitted to the journalism and communication undergraduate programme at Makerere University. We welcome you home!

Day Programme

U1882/501 KUGONZA SHEILAH THERESA

U1223/521 BYAIRYA JOVIA

U1224/ 522 Akakikunda Anita

U0080/653 KANSIIME PAULINE

U1128/ 516 BIRTH LYDIA

U0956/515 BUSINGE DAISY

U2236/601 ODAKA ANDREW KAGGWA

U0962/737 NAKIRYA IRENE HYUHA

U1664/504 NABUUYA DEBORAH MIRRIOUS

U0197/ 604 KYOMUGISHA WINFRED

The Departnent of Journalism and Communication, Makerere University congratulates the following students who have been provisionally admitted by Makerere University on District Quota. The admission is provisional pending verification by the different districts.

At least two journalists are killed every week, according to a newly released UNESCO global report.

The UNESCO World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development 2017/2018 report indicates that between 2012 -2016 over 530 journalists were killed.

 The report on World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development was launched at Makerere University on 14^th March 2018.

The report indicates that there are growing attacks on journalists and continued legal restrictions including criminal laws.

The minister of General Duties in the Prime Minister’s office, Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut, has commended the Department of Journalism andCommunication at Makerere University for maintaining quality training. While speaking as the Chief Guest at the Annual Media Convention held at the institution’s main hall on 30^th November 2017, Minister Okurut said she took part in drafting the first syllabus for the Department, and was happy her efforts yielded fruit.