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GUEST LECTURE ON “CAREERS IN FORENSIC

SCIENCE (FORENSIC JOURNALISM)”

Dates: 11th November 2021

Resource Person:

Ms. Joulyn Kenny, independent Forensic Consultant & HOD, UG Program, Communica-

tion Education, St. Paul’s Institute of Communication Education, Mumbai.

A guest lecture on the topic “Careers in Forensic Science (Forensic Journalism)” was con-

ducted on 11th November 2021 at 3 PM by Ms. Joulyn Kenny, who is an independent Fo-

rensic Consultant and also serves as a Head of the Department of the Communication

Education programmes at St. Paul’s Institute of Communication Education, Mumbai.

The resource person gave the students new knowledge about the use of forensics in the

field of journalism. She also gave a detailed explanation on the following topics:

• Investigative Journalism

• How media evidence is essential for Forensic Journalism.

• How forensic can assist investigative reporters.

• How to know the authenticity of an image or video.

• Usage of new digital tools.

• Discussion on famous case studies related to the topic.

The entire session was innovative and encouraged the students to have a look at the ca-

reer option of Forensic Science in the field of Journalism.