The Faculty of Media at Middle East University, in collaboration with the ‘Skeek’ platform, delivered a specialist training programme focused on information auditing and source verification techniques for its students. The initiative aimed to equip the student body with advanced skills in news verification and media content analysis, enabling them to master the latest methodologies and accredited techniques in fact-checking. This included the strategic deployment of artificial intelligence applications to detect misinformation and bolster the credibility of content disseminated across diverse digital platforms.
The delivery of this programme aligns with the university’s overarching strategy to empower students with modern digital media tools and to cultivate their capacities for critical thinking and professional analysis. By integrating such practical skills and professional certifications within the academic curriculum, the university ensures that its students gain hands-on experience that significantly enhances their prospects for entering the media labour market with high levels of competence and professionalism.
This proactive approach reflects a commitment to maintaining rigorous journalistic standards in an increasingly complex information landscape.