Also known as: GIJ
Ghana Institute of Journalism — one of three institutions merged into the University of Media, Arts and Communication in 2026.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Mr Brown is a graduate of the African University College of Communications and the Ghana Institute of Journalism with certificates in Communications Studies, Broadcast Journalism, News Reporting and Writing and many others. …
GTF appoints new Communication OfficerDaily Guide
… degree in International Media Studies from DW Akademie in collaboration with the University of Bonn and Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences in Germany, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies (with a focus on Journalism) from the Ghana Institute of Journalism …
Justice Kofi Bimpeh Appointed Head of Office for the Ghana-NRW University Alliance in GhanaJoy Online
… ary one, and hopefully we’ll be able to explore practical solutions and evidence-based research to guide the industry.” While acknowledging that the conference is the first international research conference organised by UniMAC since the merger of the Ghana Institute of Journalism …
Misinformation is eroding public trust in the media — Prof Etse SikankuJoy Online
… The two-day virtual conference, held on the theme “Navigating the Future of Journalism, Media, and Communication in a Dynamic World,” is the first international academic conference organised by UniMAC since the merger of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), the National Film …
Journalism’s future demands wisdom, not just skills — UniMAC-IJ RectorJoy Online
… UniMAC was created through the merger of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), and Ghana Institute of Languages (GIL) under an Act of Parliament in 2020. …
“It keeps me awake at night” – UniMAC VC reveals struggle to unite three institutions under one universityJoy Online
… versity positions itself to deliver the kind of pedagogy that is needed to train 21st-century AI-driven communication well.” Call for greater investment While acknowledging the progress made by UniMAC since its establishment through the merger of the Ghana Institute of Journalism …
Vice-Chancellor unveils vision to transform UniMAC into Africa’s communication powerhouseJoy Online
… He is also an Honorary Member of the Ghana Institute of Journalism, an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management, Ghana, and an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Tax Law and Forensic Accountants, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to …
UNIMAC appoints Ernest Ofori Sarpong as First ChancellorJoy Online
… When I was a student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, one of my favourite courses was African Studies. …
Lawlessness exalts a nation, and demolishing buildings is a reproach to any nationDaily Guide
… At both radio and television newsrooms and at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, the emphasis was the same, the 5 Ws and H. …
Is Journalism Dying And Are Influencers Taking Over?The Ghana Taekwondo Federation has appointed Mr Prince Ayim Brown as Communication Officer, effective immediately, to strengthen the federation's communication, media relations, public visibility and digital presence.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Taekwondo Federation has appointed Mr Prince Ayim Brown as Communication Officer, effective immediately, to strengthen the federation's communication, media relations, public visibility and digital presence.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A panel of Ghanaian filmmakers, producers, and directors has been assembled to judge the 2026 Blackstar International Film Festival. The jury includes Ivan Quashigah (chairman), William Kojo Agbeti, Anny Araba Sedufia, and others, bringing decades of experience across African cinema.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Kofi Bimpeh has been appointed Head of Office of the Ghana-NRW University Alliance in Accra, where he will lead operations and serve as principal liaison between Ghanaian universities and the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, overseeing strategic partnerships and academic collaborations.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Professor Godwin Etse Sikanku, Dean of the School of Journalism and Media Studies at UniMAC, has warned that growing misinformation and disinformation are undermining public confidence in the media and weakening journalism's contribution to democratic governance. He noted that digital technologies and artificial intelligence, while transforming news production, have also fueled an environment where false information threatens media credibility.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Christiana Hammond, Rector of UniMAC's Institute of Journalism, told delegates at the inaugural State of Journalism, Media, and Communication Conference that future journalists need technical expertise combined with ethical leadership, critical thinking, and adaptability, not merely digital competence.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Media, Arts and Communication's vice chancellor has described the process of merging the Ghana Institute of Journalism, National Film and Television Institute, and Ghana Institute of Languages into one university as demanding, citing differences in institutional culture, administrative systems, and geographical locations across Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale as ongoing obstacles to full integration.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts and Communication has outlined a vision to transform UniMAC into a leading centre for communication and media education in Ghana and West Africa, citing the need to equip graduates with skills for a technology-driven industry shaped by artificial intelligence.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Media, Arts and Communication has appointed businessman Ernest Ofori Sarpong as its first Chancellor, effective August 2026. As Chancellor, he will serve as ceremonial head of the university, providing leadership and conferring degrees on behalf of the institution.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece criticizes recent demolition exercises at the Sakumono Ramsar site and elsewhere, arguing that buildings were permitted, taxed, and tolerated for years before being declared illegal structures, exposing years of institutional failure and greed.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A Daily Guide writer reflects on a conversation with an old friend about whether journalism is dying and influencers are taking over. The writer argues journalism is evolving rather than dying, but acknowledges that newsroom jobs are declining, advertising revenue has shifted, and audiences are paying less attention to traditional journalists.
4 May 2026 · Daily Guide →