Aljazeera Media Institute signs pact with UDST

Aljazeera Media Institute and University of Doha for Science and Technology have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU). Eman al-Ameri, director of Aljazeera Media Institute, and Zakaria Maamar, dean of the College of Computing and Information Technology at University of Doha for Science and Technology signed the MoU.

Al-Ameri said: "We are proud to sign this memorandum of understanding with University of Doha for Science and Technology, which we consider a step that takes us forward in our commitment to enhance academic and knowledge co-operation, and facilitating exchange of knowledge and applied experience, which contributes to improving the quality of media education and training.”

Al-Ameri also pointed out that the Institute seeks through this agreement to support joint scientific research and open new horizons for studies and research. She also added: "We believe that this co-operation will contribute to raising the efficiency of media cadres and enhancing the reputation of our two institutions at the local and international levels."

Dr Maamar noted: “This agreement comes as a culmination of the collaboration between UDST and Al-Jazeera Media Institute that started since the University's inception. As an applied academic institution, we aim to offer our students the opportunity to experience the professional world before graduation, whether in our state-of-the-art labs and studios or through our esteemed partners”

Al-Jazeera Media Institute will offer internships to UDST students in the Digital Communication and Media Production programme, allowing them to gain practical experience in the media sector and facilitating expertise exchange between the professionals and faculty.

The collaboration between the institute and the university will provide students with practical training opportunities in digital communication and media production programs. Joint seminars, workshops and training courses will also be held to facilitate exchange of knowledge and ideas between the two sides, as well as cooperation in organising innovation challenges and competitions, that focus on providing solutions to real problems in media industry, as well as implementing community initiatives.