Chitkara University Strengthens Indo-Australian Academic Ties Through Media Dialogue
In a significant stride towards advancing international academic cooperation and innovation, representatives from Chitkara School of Mass Communication, Chitkara University, engaged in a high-level dialogue with Dr. S. Janakiraman, Consul General of India in Sydney. The meeting took place during a prestigious event hosted by Western Sydney University, Australia, under the banner of the Australian Awards Fellowship Programme—an initiative supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Dr. Ashutosh Mishra, Dean, Chitkara School of Mass Communication; Dr Gitanjali Kalia, Associate Professor; and Dr Ripudaman Singh, Assistant Professor, represented Chitkara University as part of a collaborative project focused on promoting Digital Media Innovation and Sustainability across the South Pacific and South East Asian regions. The interaction with the Consul General provided a valuable platform to brief him on the scope and progress of the fellowship project, which aims to strengthen digital media ecosystems by addressing challenges related to accessibility, ethical reporting, and environmental sustainability in digital content production.
During the interaction, Dr. Janakiraman appreciated the academic depth and regional relevance of the initiative and offered insightful recommendations on how such collaborations can be further expanded through cross-border policy engagement, inclusive storytelling, and enhanced public diplomacy. His encouraging words underscored the importance of leveraging academic partnerships to support India’s vision of digital empowerment and sustainable development in the Indo-Pacific.
Chitkara University expressed its gratitude to Dr. Asha Chand, Associate Dean (International), Western Sydney University, for her instrumental role in facilitating this impactful exchange. The initiative reflects the University’s strategic focus on integrating academic learning with global discourse, offering its faculty and students immersive opportunities to participate in issues of contemporary global importance.
This engagement with the Indian Consulate in Sydney not only affirms Chitkara University’s growing global presence but also highlights the University’s commitment to fostering meaningful academic diplomacy. By addressing digital sustainability challenges through collaborative research and policy dialogue, Chitkara University continues to pave the way for a responsible and innovative media future.
