The Department of Journalism and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University with pleasure announces the 2023 Annual Media Convention.
Theme: "Bringing culture back in: Media, communication and youth engagement in the digital age"
Date: Thursday 12th October, 2023 at 8:00AM EAT.
Guest of Honour: Her Royal Highness Sylvia Nagginda, The Nnaabagereka of Buganda
Keynote Speaker: Professor Elizabeth Lubinga
The theme emphasises the pivotal role of youth as catalysts for innovation, active participation and leadership in shaping Uganda’s future.
The Convention will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences and discuss how to advance journalism and communication in Uganda to promote culture with a critical focus on how youth can be mobilised to embrace constructive cultural behaviour in the pursuit of progress.
The Department has held the Annual Media Convention since 1998 with the aim of providing a forum for discussing emerging issues in media, journalism, communication and society in Uganda and beyond.