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News UMCSAJ, ACJ, Chennai, India - 9th December 2024

Chennai, December 9, 2024 – Mr. Timothy Curtis, Director and Representative for the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives and Sri Lanka along with Madame France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation (MSF) visited the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of the Asian College of Journalism (UMCSAJ). The visit aimed to strengthen discussions on scholarship programs and assess the centre's achievements and ongoing initiatives.

UMCSAJ-Visit Mr Tim Curtis,Direcot and UNESCO Representative
Left to Right: Mr Shashi Kumar, Mr N Ram; Madam France Marquet and Mr Tim Curtis

During their visit, Madame Marquet and Mr. Curtis held a significant meeting with Mr. Shashi Kumar, Director, UMCSAJ; Mr. N. Ram, Trustee, Madanjeet Singh Foundation; Ms. Sudha Umapathy, Registrar, ACJ; and Ms. Malini. The discussions focused on the impact of the South Asia Foundation (SAF) scholarships, the achievements of UMCSAJ alumni, and the network's growing influence in the field of journalism. Additionally, they reviewed details regarding the newly enrolled batch for the academic year 2024-25.

UMCSAJ-Visit Mr Tim Curtis,Direcot and UNESCO Representative

During Intraction with SAF Scholars at UMCSAJ, ACJ

UMCSAJ-Visit Mr Tim Curtis,Direcot and UNESCO Representative

The distinguished visitors toured the various sections of the media training facilities at UMCSAJ, gaining insights into the multiple screening processes, news composition techniques, and the diverse setups designed to enrich journalistic studies at the institution. They were briefed on the cutting-edge training methodologies adopted to equip students with industry-relevant skills.

UMCSAJ-Visit Mr Tim Curtis,Direcot and UNESCO Representative

UMCSAJ-Visit Mr Tim Curtis,Direcot and UNESCO Representative

Studio Visit

A key highlight of the visit was a group photograph with the current batch of South Asia Foundation scholars at UMCSAJ, symbolizing the continued commitment to fostering excellence in journalism education across the region.

The visit proved to be highly fruitful, reinforcing collaborative efforts to enhance academic and professional opportunities for aspiring journalists. The discussions and engagements underscored the vital role of UMCSAJ in shaping the future of media professionals across South Asia.