For the first time, 400 students of Van Lang University studied at the Tuoi Tre newspaper office.

Mr. Vo Van Tuan - Vice Principal of Van Lang University - assessed this as a valuable opportunity for students to learn through practice and real-life situations at the Tuoi Tre newspaper office.

Van Lang University students at the opening ceremony this morning - Photo: DUYEN PHAN

On the morning of December 30, Tuoi Tre newspaper and Van Lang University opened the first course of the joint training program between the two units. 400 full-time university students majoring in public relations and multimedia communications began studying two subjects: photography and news appraisal at Tuoi Tre newspaper.

Opportunities for students

Sharing with students about this new training model, Dr. Vo Van Tuan - Vice Principal of Van Lang University - said that the opening ceremony is the beginning of training cooperation between the two agencies. This model is a bridge between theory and practice in the field of journalism and communication.

He also believes that students in this program are very lucky to have access to leading experts in the field of journalism and media. From there, students have the opportunity to experience and practice with professional media workers.

Dr. Vo Van Tuan - Vice Principal of Van Lang University - believes that students are lucky to study at the Tuoi Tre newspaper office - Photo: DUYEN PHAN

"The Public Relations Department of Van Lang University has had 15 graduating classes. This is the luckiest class to study at the Tuoi Tre newspaper office. Both sides have worked hard to achieve this cooperation result.

We evaluate that the teaching staff of Tuoi Tre newspaper not only has expertise, professional skills, and practical experience, but also has full qualifications and qualifications to meet the requirements of a university lecturer according to regulations," Mr. Tuan added.

Talking to students, journalist Le Xuan Trung - deputy editor-in-chief of Tuoi Tre newspaper - said that this is a new milestone for students when studying and practicing at a media agency. "Students are allowed to play on the field as players.

In addition to studying in class, students regularly practice with real-life activities, not just learning academic theory. Teachers in class are not only experienced reporters and editors, but also leaders of the editorial office and editorial board.

Journalist Le Xuan Trung - deputy editor-in-chief of Tuoi Tre newspaper - stated that training students is considered a professional activity of the newspaper - Photo: DUYEN PHAN

"We not only teach professional skills but also guide you in handling real-life situations. Tuoi Tre Newspaper identifies training students in journalism, communications and public relations as a professional activity like our journalism work over the past 50 years.

Therefore, students will have daily practice, putting into practice the knowledge they have learned, helping to accumulate the knowledge and skills necessary for future work," Mr. Trung added.

Study - learn - practice

Journalist Bui Tien Dung - head of education department and director of Tuoi Tre Newspaper Training Center - believes that students will receive many differences when studying at Tuoi Tre Newspaper's editorial office - Photo: DUYEN PHAN

Changing the learning space has created excitement for students but also many concerns. Student Bich Chi raised the question of whether learning theory and practice at the newspaper is different from that at school?

Responding to students' concerns, journalist Bui Tien Dung - head of the education department and director of the Tuoi Tre Newspaper Training Center - said that the school and the newspaper had discussed for a long time before agreeing on the training content, ensuring it met standards and complied with regulations on university training programs.

Basically, the training program at the newspaper is based on the school's program, the newspaper has adjusted to increase practice and skills for students.

"However, studying at the newspaper will have many differences compared to studying at school. The first difference is the learning space.

Students are "immersed" in the media space, learning at the converged newsroom, departments, events, and on-site. Another difference is that students learn by doing. After finishing their studies, they have products that are used in newspapers.

Students with a youthful, fresh and creative perspective will have many products published in Tuoi Tre newspaper and receive royalties. The three important words that we define when training are Learning - Asking - Doing", Mr. Dung further explained.

Student Bich Chi wonders about the difference between studying at Tuoi Tre newspaper and Van Lang University - Photo: DUYEN PHAN

Discussing further on this issue, journalist Le Xuan Trung said that in addition to the above differences, students are taught skills, how to handle situations and what lies behind those situations. From there, students can visualize what they will do after graduation, contributing to their future career orientation.

Students also questioned whether there was any difference in assessment during the learning process compared to the school. Regarding this issue, journalist Bui Tien Dung said that the newspaper complies with the school's assessment regulations and component score columns. However, the newspaper does not organize final exams. Mid-term and final exams are assessed based on students' actual products.

Visit the digital transformation newsroom

Lecturers of the Faculty of Public Relations at Van Lang University visit the studio at the editorial office converting the Tuoi Tre newspaper - Photo: DUYEN PHAN

Within the framework of the opening ceremony, lecturers of the public relations department of Van Lang University visited the digital transformation office of Tuoi Tre newspaper.

Mr. Vo Van Tuan - Vice Principal, Head of Public Relations Department of Van Lang University - said that the editorial office is designed in a modern, open and comfortable space, creating conditions for creativity and cooperation between members of the editorial office and students.

The state-of-the-art recording and filming studios provide students with the opportunity to practice producing custom content.

High-quality technology, software, and recording and filming equipment help students practice and improve their skills according to curriculum standards; there is a very good interactive space for group activities, discussions, and event organization, giving students the opportunity to interact and learn from the editorial office's experts.

"The digital transformation office of Tuoi Tre newspaper is very modern, suitable for the needs of learners, the curriculum, and ensures very well the requirements to improve the quality of students in the field of journalism and communication" - Mr. Tuan expressed.

Some other pictures of the opening ceremony and learning session on the morning of December 30:

Lecturers of the public relations department suggest that students take full advantage of the learning opportunities while studying at the Tuoi Tre newspaper office - Photo: DUYEN PHAN

Students attend the first class - Photo: DUYEN PHAN

Lecturers of the school and Tuoi Tre newspaper took photos with students after the opening ceremony of the first course - Photo: DUYEN PHAN

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/lan-dau-tien-400-sinh-vien-truong-dai-hoc-van-lang-hoc-tai-toa-soan-bao-tuoi-tre-20241230115944693.htm