The Dean of the College of Media at Kirkuk University, Professor Dr. Maad Assi Ali, received Mr. Marwan Al-Ani, Head of the Kirkuk branch of the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate. During the meeting, Mr. Al-Ani praised the university and its president for their support of academic and media institutions, reflecting the college's commitment to strengthening its ties with media organizations and expanding cooperation to develop media work and improve the journalistic landscape in the province.
The meeting focused on ways to enhance cooperation between the College of Media and the Kirkuk branch of the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, and to activate areas of communication and joint coordination. This aims to support academic and professional development, promote the exchange of expertise and experiences between academia and the press, and strengthen the relationship between educational and media institutions to serve the public interest.
Both sides emphasized the importance of integrating academic study with professional practice in preparing media professionals capable of keeping pace with the rapid developments in the media landscape and establishing professional standards in journalism, particularly accuracy, objectivity, credibility, and responsibility in conveying news and information to the public.
This meeting also presents an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and communication between the college and the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate in Kirkuk, paving the way for joint initiatives and activities that contribute to developing students' skills, benefiting from field journalistic experience, and enhancing the presence of media and academic institutions in serving the community.
The College of Media at Kirkuk University continues its efforts to build effective relationships with press and media institutions, stemming from its academic and professional mission to prepare and train media professionals and promote the role of responsible media in raising awareness and serving the community.
