A group of students from the Faculty of Media at Zarqa University participated in the fourth dialogue session, which was organized by the "Media Against Hate" initiative in cooperation with "I Dare", and with the support of the European Union, on Thursday, February 20^th, 2025.

The session addressed professional standards in the media, in addition to the professional and ethical dimensions of journalistic practice, where journalist Basil Al-Akkour, editor-in-chief of the "Jo 24" website, and Dr. Ruba Zeidan, director of the Media and Communications Department at Al-Balqa Applied University, presented in-depth insights into the ethics of media work, and the role of journalists in promoting social responsibility and combating hate speech.

Dr. Amjad Safouri, Dean of the Faculty of Media at Zarqa University, stressed the importance of students' participation in such events, which contribute to developing their skills and enhancing their understanding of the standards of professional journalistic work, noting that the Faculty is keen to provide students with an integrated practical experience, by integrating them into academic and training activities with various media institutions.

He added that direct interaction with media experts provides students with the opportunity to learn about the challenges of the profession and the mechanisms for dealing with them, which enhances their ability to practice media work professionally and responsibly, noting that the Faculty of Media is constantly seeking to develop its curricula and programs to keep pace with rapid developments in the media field.

This participation comes within the framework of the Faculty's efforts to enhance partnership with actors in the media sector, and opens broader horizons for students to gain practical experience, which contributes to refining their skills and enhancing their opportunities in the labor market.