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Hans India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Google introduces AI Skill Academy
Tech giant Google said that it has launched the Google News Initiative (GNI) AI Skills Academy, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) here. According to the company, the new initiative is aimed at equipping Indian newsrooms with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in an AI-powered future. 'Continuing our commitment to collaborate with news organisations across India and bring them Google's best-in-class technology, we're excited to announce the launch of the Google News Initiative AI Skills Academy in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Department of New Media,' the tech giant said in a statement. This will be a 10-week, hybrid training series, which is designed to equip newsrooms and media educators with foundational AI understanding and practical skills. Participants will learn to leverage Google's AI tools like NotebookLM, Gemini, AI Studio and Pinpoint to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and free up valuable time for deeper and more creative research and in-depth, diverse storytelling. Launched by Google in an academic partnership with IIMC and with training support from How India Lives, this hybrid programme will empower participants to apply AI tools across a range of relevant use-cases. The programme will offer weekly deep dives, practical exercises, dedicated mentoring, and problem-solving sessions. This programme has been curated to provide participants with support to leverage AI to perform newsroom tasks more efficiently. 'We're also proud to support IIMC in training media educators and students across its campuses in six cities in India,' Google stated. This collaboration is a major step towards empowering media professionals and media educators with essential AI skills. 'As AI transforms journalism, this initiative will help them stay ahead. We intend to promote responsible innovation and enhance creativity in storytelling. IIMC is happy to be part of this initiative that will also help train students across our six campuses', said Nimish Rustagi, Registrar, Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Hans India
28-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Google introduces AI Skill Academy in India
New Delhi: Tech giant Google on Monday said that it has launched the Google News Initiative (GNI) AI Skills Academy, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) here. According to the company, the new initiative is aimed at equipping Indian newsrooms with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in an AI-powered future. "Continuing our commitment to collaborate with news organisations across India and bring them Google's best-in-class technology, we're excited to announce the launch of the Google News Initiative AI Skills Academy in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Department of New Media," the tech giant said in a statement. This will be a 10-week, hybrid training series, which is designed to equip newsrooms and media educators with foundational AI understanding and practical skills. Participants will learn to leverage Google's AI tools like NotebookLM, Gemini, AI Studio and Pinpoint to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and free up valuable time for deeper and more creative research and in-depth, diverse storytelling. Launched by Google in an academic partnership with IIMC and with training support from How India Lives, this hybrid programme will empower participants to apply AI tools across a range of relevant use-cases. The programme will offer weekly deep dives, practical exercises, dedicated mentoring, and problem-solving sessions. This programme has been curated to provide participants with support to leverage AI to perform newsroom tasks more efficiently. "We're also proud to support IIMC in training media educators and students across its campuses in six cities in India," Google stated. This collaboration is a major step towards empowering media professionals and media educators with essential AI skills. "As AI transforms journalism, this initiative will help them stay ahead. We intend to promote responsible innovation and enhance creativity in storytelling. IIMC is happy to be part of this initiative that will also help train students across our six campuses', said Nimish Rustagi, Registrar, Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
IIMC to launch PhD in mass communication
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication will launch a PhD in mass communication and journalism from the coming academic year. "We have notified the rules for the PhD program, and we intend to launch the program from the coming academic year. It is a great responsibility and we are ready for it," Anupama Bhatnagar, Vice Chancellor of the IIMC, said. "IIMC wants to be at the forefront of research in media, journalism and communication space. There is a need to promote scientific study in this domain, and we are eager and happy to play a role in this," Nimish Rustagi, Registrar, IIMC, said. Also read: JEE Advanced 2025 analysis: Overall moderately difficult exam, Mathematics toughest, Chemistry easiest Rustagi said the details of the admission process will be announced in due course. Also read: RRB ALP 2025: Extended registration window closes today, link to apply Founded in 1965, the IIMC has expanded its academic activities and now runs a range of specialised courses to meet the skilled manpower requirements of the rapidly expanding media and communication industry.
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIMC to launch PhD in mass communication
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication will launch a PhD in mass communication and journalism from the coming academic year. 'We have notified the rules for the PhD program, and we intend to launch the program from the coming academic year. It is a great responsibility and we are ready for it,' Anupama Bhatnagar, Vice Chancellor of the IIMC, said. 'IIMC wants to be at the forefront of research in media, journalism and communication space. There is a need to promote scientific study in this domain, and we are eager and happy to play a role in this,' Nimish Rustagi, Registrar, IIMC, said. Rustagi said the details of the admission process will be announced in due course. Founded in 1965, the IIMC has expanded its academic activities and now runs a range of specialised courses to meet the skilled manpower requirements of the rapidly expanding media and communication industry. Meanwhile, the Institute has undertaken several measures, including an investment of about Rs 200 crore in infrastructure development, to strengthen its academic and training ecosystem, a government official said. The institute has also launched new programmes, modernized its facilities, and achieved significant milestones in media education and training, IIMC Registrar Nimish Rustagi said. He added that the institute, which has been declared a 'Deemed to be University', launched two MA programmes – Media Business Studies and Strategic Communication – in August with an intake of 80 students.
