The program is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, early-career researchers, journalism and communication professionals, media executives, digital content creators, as well as educators and professionals interested in contemporary developments in mass media, strategic communication, and emerging technologies. It also targets individuals with an interest in media literacy, tackling disinformation, and innovation in the media sector, within an international and intercultural context.

Knowledge

·Describe current trends in journalism and digital communication.

·Analyse the impact of emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence) on media ecosystems.

·Understand misinformation, propaganda, and digital manipulation phenomena.

·Explain ethical principles and professional standards in media practice.

Skills

·Apply fact-checking tools and content verification techniques.

·Design and produce multimedia journalistic content for digital platforms.

·Utilize technological tools and AI applications in media production and distribution.

·Develop communication strategies tailored to international and intercultural contexts.

Competences

·Demonstrate critical thinking in complex communication environments.

·Collaborate effectively within multicultural and interdisciplinary teams.

·Address ethical challenges related to digital media and emerging technologies.

·Adapt professionally to ongoing technological and structural changes in the media sector.

Interested parties submit an application online on the website of the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Applications for participation can be submitted by:

1.Undergraduate and postgraduate students of Greek and international universities.

2.University graduates and early-career researchers with academic interests in journalism, mass media, and communication.

3.Professional journalists, media executives, communication professionals, public relations specialists, and digital content professionals.

4.Educators and staff of organizations active in the fields of media literacy and strategic communication.

Interested parties submit an application online on the website of the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Applications for participation can be submitted by:

1.Undergraduate and postgraduate students of Greek and international universities.

2.University graduates and early-career researchers with academic interests in journalism, mass media, and communication.

3.Professional journalists, media executives, communication professionals, public relations specialists, and digital content professionals.

4.Educators and staff of organizations active in the fields of media literacy and strategic communication.

The Application must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

1.Short curriculum vitae (CV).

2.Certificate of English language proficiency at B2 level.

Prerequisites for participation in the program:

► Internet access

► Possession of personal e- mail

► Basic computer skills

Selection will be made based on priority order.

In the event that the minimum required number of trainees is not reached , KEDIVIM reserves the right to change the start date of the program or even cancel it.

In person

The programme has a total duration of sixty-two (62) hours and is organised into thematic modules combining theoretical instruction, practical training and workshop-based learning.

Module 1 Opening and Introduction to the Summer School0,5 hours

Module 2 Media Literacy and Mediality: Morality and Accountability3 hours

Module 3 Should you or Shouldn’t You? Test your Media Ethics2 hours

Module 4 Workshop Developing your Thisam Project- International Teams Creation1,5 hours

Module 5 AI Powered News Product Pitch Contest1,5 hours

Module 6 AI and Journalism: Dangers, Concerns and Opportunities1,5 hours

Module 7 The Discourse of AI vs Emotional Intelligence1,5 hours

Module 8 Workshop – AI Tools in News Production and Student Website Production1,5 hours

Module 9 Creative Content Development in Mobile Journalism 3 hours

Module 10 What the young audience wants? Creating and tasting innovative storytelling techniques 1,5 hours

Module 11 Workshop – Mobile Journalism: Techniques for Advocacy and Change1 hour

Module 12 Tech Talk: Elevating Your Podcasting Production Skills 1,5 hours

Module 13 Interviewing Techniques for Podcasts and Vlogs 3 hours

Module 14 Workshop – Let’s Podcast -Hands on podcast production 1 hour

Module 15 Workshop – AI Film-making session 2 hours

Module 16 Integrating Coding Skills into Modern Journalism: Tools and Techniques 2 hours

Module 17 Spectrum of Tech Regulation: What works, what doesn’t and future directions 2 hours

Module 18 The Rise of Global Television in the Platform Economy 2 hours

Module 19 Workshop – Imagining a Regulatory Future 2 hours

Module 20 The Role of journalism in Net Zero Transition 2 hours

Module 21 Constructive Engagement Journalism 2 hours

Module 22 Grassroots Journalism: Rise and Usage of Oral History Projects for Journalists2 hours

Module 23 Workshop – Mojo, Podcasting, AI elements “Crafting Compelling Stories: Techniques for Engagingand Empowering Audience2 hours

Module 24 Innovation Meets Imagination: Emerging Journalism Trends at the Intersectionof Technology and Creativity 3 hours

Module 25 Leadership in Journalism: Navigating Managementin a Globalized World2,5 hours

Module 26 Leading the newsroom of tomorrow: Innovation Leadership and creativity in a changing media landscape 2,5 hours

Module 27 Journalism Ethics in the AI era 1 hour

Module 28 Workshop – Preparations for the Final Presentations 1 hour

Module 29 Workshop – Trust, Truth and Technology: Navigating journalism ethics in the age of AI2 hours

Module 30 Final Project presentations by participants 2 hours

Module 31 Panel Discussion – The Future of Journalism 2 hours

Module 32 Graduation Ceremony and Closing Remarks 2 hours

Participants are provided with:

·Digital educational materials (presentations, notes, selected bibliography, and supplementary resources).

·Access to modern online platforms and educational tools used throughout the program.

·Hands-on workshops with international speakers and industry professionals.

·Certificate of Attendance / Certificate of Professional Training upon successful completion of the program.

·Networking opportunities with academics, researchers, and professionals in the fields of media and communication.

·Ongoing support throughout the program by the academic team.

A. Trainee Obligations:

1. Participation in the KEDIVIM AUTH programs implies full acceptance of the program’s Study Guide and the Internal Operating Regulations of KEDIVIM AUTH .
2. The presence of trainees in educational programs is mandatory. In programs implemented in person, as well as in those implemented using the modern distance learning method, attendance is generally mandatory and the absence limit cannot exceed 10% of the scheduled training hours. The attendance of asynchronous education is implemented according to the study schedule defined by each program.
3. To successfully complete the program, participants must:
4. the percentage of absences should not exceed 10% of the scheduled training hours,
5. have successfully completed the prescribed examination,
6. have paid the full tuition fees by 20^th of June 2026.

B. Trainee Rights:

1. Trainees are informed by the Administrative Support Department of KEDIVIM about any kind of information related to the operation of the Center.
2. Trainees are supported electronically through the educational platform by their instructors , within the framework of the educational process, to resolve questions and provide clarifications related to the thematic modules of the program.
3. Trainees have the right to request the interruption of the program and the refund of tuition fees, in accordance with the provisions of article 12.9 of the Internal Operating Regulations of KEDIVIM AUTH .

The work of the trainees is protected under intellectual property provisions.

After successful completion of the program, participants are awarded a Certificate of General Training , which is issued by the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and signed by the President of KEDIVIM.

Participants who attended, but did not complete the entire program, have the option of being provided with a Certificate of Attendance.

For more information, interested parties can contact her/him at the contact details below.

Name:Ioanna Georgia Eskiadi

Phone: 0030 6987619468

Contact hours: 10:00-14:00

Email : ioannageorgiaesk@gmail.com