Swat University launches web radio

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 28 August 2015

The University of Swat has introduced a web radio for its Mass Communications students to enhance practical learning. This initiative aims to benefit local communities in the Malakand region.

Summary

SWAT: The University of Swat has launched its web radio to help students of Mass Communications Department to put their studies into practice. The radio can directly be accessed from the university's website and it would be run by students and staff of the Mass Communications Department. “Broadcast will be in English, Urdu and Pushto and will reach out to people across Malakand,” said University of Swat Vice Chancellor Professor Jehanzeb Khan. He said the university also plans to launch an FM station that would help students get hands-on training.

KEY POINTS:

• Launch of web radio at Swat University
• Accessible directly from the university's website
• Broadcasts in English, Urdu, and Pushto
• Run by students and staff of Mass Communications Department
• Plans for an FM station to provide hands-on training