Page 22 - Spectrum Volume 17 Issue 2

22 2023 | Spectrum | Volume 17 Number 2

SRMIST Department of JMC conducts two day National

Conference on Journalistic and Creative Freedom

STAFF WRITER to participate in engaging paper
presentations that explored
The Department of Journalism the multifaceted dimensions
and Mass Communication at of journalistic and creative
SRM Institute of Science and freedom in today’s dynamic
Technology in association with media landscape. Sixty-seven
the young Journalists’ association research papers pertaining to
successfully concluded its highly the topic were presented in
anticipated two-day national this two-day conference. All
conference on “Journalistic and those research papers were
Creative Freedom: Prospects dissected and discussed by
and Challenges.” The event the chairs headed by eminent
took place on September 21 academics from the leading
and 22, 2023 and witnessed media institutions. Networking
a remarkable gathering of and Collaboration: The event
scholars, journalists, as well fostered an environ ment for
as media students from across networking, enabling participants
the nation. to connect, collaborate, and
The conference, held at the build meaningful relationships
sprawling and prestigious campus with peers and experts.
of SRM Institute of Science Dr. Shiva Shankaran, Head of
and Technology, Katankulathur University. In her address, she more academic endeavours. Dr. Harikumar M. S. Assistant the Department of Journalism
campus was a resounding emphasized the role of media The Valedictory address to Professor & Former Director, and Mass Communication,
success, providing an open in safeguarding democracy in a the conference was orated by Department of Communication SRM Institute of Science and
forum for rigorous discussions, nation. She also asked the media Mr. Nandha Kumar, Director, and Journalism, University Technology, expressed gratitude
insightful presentations, and students as well as professionals Directorate of Communication, of Kerala, Dr. Ilamparithi, to all participants and attendees,
constructive debates on the to be torch bearers for media SRMIST. He shared his wide- Assistant Professor & Program saying, “We are immensely
vital topic of journalistic and as well as creative freedom. ranging experiences and offered Coordinator, Centre for Film pleased with the success of this
creative freedom. priceless insights. and Electronic Media Studies, conference, which has served as
The Presidential address to a platform for critical discussions
Key Highlights of the the conference was given by Dr. Apart from this, Eminent Madurai Kamaraj University,
Conference: Madurai. Their words of wisdom on the evolving landscape
S. Albert Antony Raj, Deputy personalities from the fields of of journalistic and creative
Renowned Speakers: Dean, Faculty of Science and academia graced the occasion and vast experiences enriched freedom. It’s heartening to see
the discussions and provided
The keynote address was Humanities, SRMIST (KTR) as panellists. They are: Dr. valuable insights. such dedication to the ideals of
provided by distinguished campus. He highlighted the S. Arulchelvan, Associate a free and responsible media.”
professor (retired) Debi importance of journalist in Professor & Head, Department Thought-Provoking as well as For photographs from the
Chatterjee, Department of today’s society and encouraged of Media Sciences & Director, Innovative Research Sessions: conference are attached along
International Relations, Jadavpur the students to venture into EMMRC, Anna University, Attendees had the opportunity with this. Top of Form.

SRMIST Vadapalani students visit

Heavy Vehicles Factory at Avadi

STAFF WRITER The students participated in a live
demonstration of State of Art Battle
Department of Mechanical Tanks during the celebration of Azadi ka
Engineering,SRMIST Vadapalani Amrit Mahotsav, Atmanirbhaar Bhaarat
campus organized an Industrial Visit to at HVF Tank Test Track.The students
Heavy Vehicles Factory,Avadi,Chennai actively participated and interacted with
Awareness on Blood Donation Camp on 11-8-2023 for its second year students. the HVF technical staff. This visit to
The students were accompanied by HVF made students to explore more

Mr Umapathy A and Mr Dinakar N. about battle tanks.
STAFF WRITER the College of Pharmacy. Her address
emphasized the vital role of academic
SRMIST NSSCELL, College of institutions in fostering a sense of social
Pharmacy organised a Blood donation responsibility among students. Guest of
camp with the support of SRM Hospital Honor, Dr. R. Raj Bharath, Professor
Transfusion Medicine & Blood Centre . and Head of Transfusion Medicine &
The blood donation camp, which was Blood Centre added significant value to
set up at SRM Hospital, Kattankulathur, the event,. The event also received the
commenced promptly at 9:30 AM on gracious participation of Dr.S.Sarumathy
Tuesday, the 22nd of August, 2023. & Mrs. K. Gowri,College of pharmacy.
The event began with a warm welcome The event concluded on a positive note
address delivered by Dr. M. Jagadeesan, with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr.
the NSS Program Officer Department T. Lakshmanan, NSS Coordinator and
of Pharmacy. A special address was Professor in the Department of Mechanical
delivered by Dr. V. Chitra, Dean of Engineering at SRMIST.