The College of Mass Communication at the University of Baghdad has launched a specialized training course in journalistic writing as part of the “Renewed Path” project, implemented by the College in cooperation with the French media organization France Médias Monde. The new initiative aims to strengthen the professional skills of media and academic staff and keep pace with modern standards in journalistic content production.
The course brought together trainees from the College of Mass Communication at the University of Baghdad and several media colleges at Iraqi public universities. The program was led by Wasim Dali, a trainer from France 24, who provided specialized training focused on the fundamentals of modern journalistic writing, news story development, and writing media content in accordance with professional standards adopted by international media organizations.
The training builds on the academic and professional partnership between the College of Mass Communication at the University of Baghdad and France Médias Monde, which aims to bring international media expertise into the Iraqi academic environment and develop the skills of faculty members and trainees. The partnership seeks to bridge the gap between academic education and the requirements of professional journalism. Previous joint programs have covered news editing, report writing, digital technologies, and media content production.
The College administration emphasized that the “Renewed Path” project represents a strategic approach to modernizing media education and strengthening its practical component by drawing on international experiences and hosting specialized trainers and experts. This allows participants to learn about the latest professional practices in journalism and media.
Professor Dr. Ammar Taher Mohammed, Dean of the College of Mass Communication at the University of Baghdad, praised the importance of the training program, reaffirming the College’s continued support for the “Renewed Path” project and its partnership with France Médias Monde. He also stressed the College’s commitment to providing an appropriate academic and training environment for the success of joint programs and to developing the skills of faculty members, students, and trainees.
The course reflects the College of Mass Communication’s commitment to building effective international partnerships that go beyond the exchange of expertise to advancing media education and strengthening the capabilities of media professionals. It also seeks to keep pace with rapid changes in journalism and media and prepare a new generation capable of producing high-quality professional content that meets the demands of the modern media environment.
The course is also aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, “Quality Education,” and Goal 17, “Partnerships for the Goals,” by leveraging international cooperation to advance media education and build professional capacity.
