Journalism students use drones with support of OSCE Mission to Montenegro

As a part of its continuing co-operation with the University of Montenegro’s Faculty of Political Sciences, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro provided three drones to its Department for Media Studies and Journalism. This was accompanied by a three-day training course for students that took place from 16 to 19 November 2021 in Podgorica.

This will bring new skills and a new dimension to the journalistic work that will be undertaken by the students in a highly competitive market.

Zuzana Paukova, the Mission’s Media Programme Manager, said that students are the greatest strength of any society. “Empowered and well-trained journalism students grow into successful and quality journalists who contribute to the overall information of society and quality reporting,” she added.

Nataša Ružić, Head of the Department for Media Studies and Journalism said that the OSCE Mission recognized the needs of this study programme, helping it to align with the latest trends in the media market and improve the quality of education. “We see that journalism, in addition to accurately reporting information, needs to constantly change and evolve under the influence of technology. Having this in mind, working with drones is a great opportunity for students to grow professionally,” added Ružić.

Last month, the Mission supported the Department for Media Studies and Journalism with intensive workshops on project management cycles, while in September 2020, it provided laptops and professional cameras as part of the activities aimed at strengthening the practical and hands-on teaching of journalism at the University of Montenegro.