The Lebanese Embassy, in collaboration with the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) in Accra, has organised a seminar titled “Media Education and Artificial Intelligence” presented by the Dean of the Faculty of Education at the Lebanese International University, Dr Anwar Kawtharani.
This collaborative exchange is part of the Lebanese Scholarship Programme and the ongoing efforts to deepen relations between Lebanon and Ghana.
The seminar was held in the presence of the Lebanese Ambassador, Maher Kheir, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts and Communications, Professor Eric Opoku-Mensah, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Winston Kwame Abroampa, Deans, faculty members, students of the university, and representatives of the Lebanese community.
In his opening remarks, the Ambassador Kheir highlighted the importance of developing media literacy and artificial intelligence skills as a fundamental basis for facing the challenges of our time.
He commended the growing partnership between Lebanon and Ghana, expressing his pleasure in hosting this seminar at UNIMAC, as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the partnership between the two countries, an initiative that reflects the spirit of cooperation and academic and cultural exchange between Lebanon and Ghana.
He also stressed the commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to building an enlightened society capable of facing modern challenges and achieving sustainable development.
In his speech, Dr Kawtharani stressed the necessity of artificial intelligence in today’s world, saying, “At a time characterised by rapid technological advancement, media and artificial intelligence education have become key tools for shaping a bright future based on knowledge and innovation.”
He pointed out that teachers and students need to benefit from the modern technological wave to move forward in a rapidly changing world.
The lecture was followed by a question and answer session where teachers and students exchanged ideas on solutions to the challenges of our world today using artificial intelligence skills.
On his part, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of UNIMAC, Professor Winston Kwame Abroampa, stated that the seminar was evidence of the strong relationship between the embassy and the university, noting that the partnership was essential to deepen educational and cultural cooperation between Lebanese and Ghanaians, stressing the importance of academic exchange.
It is worth noting that the Lebanese scholarship programme includes students of the faculties of journalism, public relations, translation, and film and television at UNIMAC.
BY MALIK SULLEMANNA