Expert Conference on AI in Journalism Curriculum

As AI continues to transform journalism through enhanced fact-checking, data-driven reporting, and improved accessibility, it also presents real challenges including misinformation, ethical risks, transparency issues, and widening digital divides.

In this context, DRN organized the “Expert Conference on AI in Journalism Curriculum”, on December 9, 2025, as part of our regional initiative to strengthen journalism education in the age of AI. Supported by UNESCO Office in Kathmandu and held in collaboration with partner universities from Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, the conference served as an important platform for shared learning and collaborative curriculum development.

The sessions brought forward rich discussions on the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in South Asian media ecosystems. Participants engaged deeply in evaluating draft curricula, identifying gaps, and developing recommendations that will guide the finalization of curriculum.

We sincerely thank our distinguished speakers (Jaco du Toit, Nirmala Mani Adhikary, Zarin Tasmin, Kulveen Trehan, Basant Basnet, Santosh Sigdel and Nirjana Sharma) academic partners, media professionals, and all the participants whose contributions will shape the final version of the curriculum.
Kathmandu University
North South University