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Millions of Ugandans use the internet, social media and digital devices on a daily basis to access, share, research and publish information. In this article we are going to explore the different behaviors and statistics of how Ugandans utilize the internet by February 2022. These figures and metrics are sourced from DataReportal. Essential Digital Metrics
Dignity Dialogue Series: Arts & Social Change
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Online Session: How to record professional appealing voiceovers
Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication in partnership with Ultimate Multimedia Consult are organizing free online trainings weekly to increase learning in aspects of Digital Communication, Multimedia Journalism & Production, Digital Pedagogy and Media Literacy & Information. On Friday 14th October 2022, a session on 'How to record professional appealing voiceovers' will be facilitated by Ocean George Bush, a Senior Communications Consultant. Why you should register A voice over
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Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication in partnership with Ultimate Multimedia Consult are organizing free online trainings weekly to increase learning in aspects of Digital Communication, Multimedia Journalism & Production, Digital Pedagogy and Media Literacy & Information. On Friday 14th October 2022, a session on 'How to tell stories with virtual reality' will be facilitated by Kakuru Benard, a a distinguished Scholar, trainer, Academician, researcher and teacher. He holds
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List of Journalists selected for Multimedia Journalism and Digital Skills training in Mbale City.
On September 19th 2022, Ultimate Media Consult sent out a call for journalists to apply for a multimedia journalism and digital skills training. The trainings happening in Hoima City from October 23rd-28th 2022 and Mbale City from November 27th- December 2nd 2022 are supported by the U.S Mission in Uganda. After a transparent review process by a panel from the Ultimate Media Consult team, below are the 30 journalists that
List of Journalists selected for Multimedia Journalism and Digital Skills training in Hoima City.
On September 19th 2022, Ultimate Media Consult sent out a call for journalists to apply for a multimedia journalism and digital skills training. The trainings happening in Hoima City from October 23rd-28th 2022 and Mbale City from November 27th- December 2nd 2022 are supported by the U.S Mission in Uganda. After a transparent review process by a panel from the Ultimate Media Consult team, below are the 30 journalists that
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Applications Invited For Journalists To Be Trained In Multimedia Journalism and Digital Skills.
Ultimate Media Consult (UMC) is inviting applications from journalists in Uganda to attend a Multimedia Journalism and Digital Skills training. UMC is conducting a Multimedia & Digital Skills Training Project benefiting Journalists, Journalism students and Lecturers. The project is supported by the US Mission in Uganda. Journalists can apply to be part of the training taking place in Hoima City from 23rd October to 28th October 2022 OR Mbale City from November
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Online Session: How To Tell Stories Using Virtual Reality
Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication in partnership with Ultimate Multimedia Consult are organizing free online trainings weekly to increase learning in aspects of Digital Communication, Multimedia Journalism & Production, Digital Pedagogy and Media Literacy & Information. On Friday 9th September 2022, a session on 'How to tell stories with virtual reality' will be facilitated by Mugisa Geofrey Zziwa, a Multimedia and IT specialist with Ultimate Multimedia Consult. Why
Online Session: The Power Of Enhancing Your Story Through Imagery
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Online Session: Managing Media and Communications During An Election
Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication in partnership with Ultimate Multimedia Consult are organizing free online trainings weekly to increase learning in aspects of Digital Communication, Multimedia Journalism & Production, Digital Pedagogy and Media Literacy & Information. On Friday 26th August 2022, a session on 'Managing media and communications during an election' will be facilitated by Paul Bukenya, Uganda Electoral Commission Principal Public Relations Officer. Why you should register.
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