The Media Department at Qatar University (QU) discussed graduation projects for aspiring, male and female, students majoring in journalism, digital journalism, strategic communication, radio, and television for the Fall 2023 semester. Over three intensive days, students precisely discussed their final projects under the guidance of esteemed professors at the department. These projects adhered to scientific and methodological standards, fostering the development of media insights and strategies tailored to address pressing societal issues.

Dr. Wael Abdelal, Head of the Media Department, underscored the emphasis on quality, diversity, and achieving learning outcomes within these projects. Stating, “Our focus on graduation projects isn't merely academic, whereas planning for graduation projects emphasizes quality, diversity, and achieving learning outcomes, culminating in applying the students' academic knowledge and skills in the specialization field," he highlighted addressing numerous societal issues in these projects, enhancing the relationship between the university and various societal sectors in different media disciplines.

He pointed out that in the lead-up to the execution of these projects, numerous programs and intellectual forums paved the way for their realization. Additionally, mini-committees provided valuable feedback, ensuring the projects' quality, diversity in content, alignment with societal issues, and relevance to media institutions within the country. The primary goal was to bolster learning outcomes from these projects while equipping students with the skills needed to confront future challenges effectively.

Dr. Kamal Hamidou, Associate Professor in the Media Department, emphasized the open selection of project topics, encouraging students to choose subjects aligned with their interests, saying, “Supervisors working on graduation projects leave the selection of project topics open, encouraging students to choose subjects that resonate with their interests. As media professors, we guide students in selecting current and pertinent topics, such as environmental and natural issues.” He continued, “We are pleased that the department and university's outputs are now producing students who possess not only knowledge but also awareness of various social, environmental, and political issues. Hence, we always aim to broaden students' choices.”

Strategic communication students presented various projects, including public relations campaigns aiming to raise community awareness about the phenomenon of extravagant and superficial consumption, titled “Your Consumption, Your Decision." Another campaign aimed to raise awareness about the risks of electronic games for children, titled “The Third Hand." There was also a campaign focusing on raising awareness about vitiligo in Qatari society titled "Spotlight" and a campaign emphasizing the importance of children's safety car seats titled “Their Safety, Your Responsibility." Additionally, there were campaigns about artificial intelligence in the academic environment, food surplus conversion into organic fertilizers under the slogan “Preserve and Recycle," educating Qatari youth about the health importance of drinking water, and a campaign promoting reporting violations related to seat belts and mobile phones. Lastly, there was a campaign against bullying and promoting kindness in schools.

Meanwhile, print journalism and internet journalism students developed graduation projects in the form of printed and electronic magazines and newspapers. These included “Aqlat Magazine," a heritage, environmental, and tourism magazine aiming to promote the goals of Qatar Vision 2023, integrating environment, tourism, heritage, and identity. Other projects included “Qatariyat” magazine, “Our Nature” magazine, “Al-Aakisa, “the mirror," portraying the Qatari media world, “Digital Future” newspaper focusing on artificial intelligence, “Dhahawia” magazine highlighting psychological issues, and “Expona 2023” magazine.

On the other hand, radio, television, and internet journalism students presented various films and programs covering a wide array of topics. Titles like “Journey of Change”, “Gravity Challenge”, “Diminishing Distances”, “Entrepreneur”, “Evening Bulletin, News”, “A Different Reality” documentary, “Qatar Today” news, “The Hidden Number”, “Honest Compass”, “Bubble of Illusion”, “Don’t Ask”, “Nadine”, “I Am Roxia”, “Behind the Window” documentary, “Yalla Take It” TV program, and “Hajen Footprint” documentary encapsulated the spectrum of creative exploration.