By Grace MURATIMANA
More than 50 Mass Communication students from East African University Rwanda visited Radio and TV10 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for a media study tour aimed at gaining practical experience and understanding how media organisations operate.
The students were welcomed by Khamis Sango, the program director, before beginning their tour of four departments: the television studios, newsroom, technical room, and digital room.
During their visit to the television studios, students learned how different production tools are used in television broadcasting, including robotic cameras, green screens, and teleprompters. They explored how robotic cameras help capture television content from different angles easier than normal manual cameras, they use wireless and can be controlled by one person, how green screens are used to create different visual backgrounds, and how teleprompters help news anchors read news scripts while looking towards the camera.
The students also learned about the spaces where news anchors present news bulletins and where different television programs are produced.
In the newsroom, students learned about the work of news presenters and directors in preparing news stories for broadcast. They gained insight into the processes involved in organizing news content before it reaches the public.
In the digital department, students learned how to balance accuracy and speed when publishing content on social media platforms and websites. They were advised to verify information before publication to avoid spreading false or misleading content. The session highlighted the importance of fact checking, particularly in the fast paced digital media environment, where information can reach large audiences within seconds.
One of the students, Carine Uwiduhaye, said the visit gave her an opportunity to see how media organisations operate in practice and learn from experienced journalists.
She added that the advice from media professionals was both informative and motivating.
Another student, Egide Dusabimana, said he was impressed by the teamwork in the digital department, particularly how its staff work with reporters in the field and consult other trusted sources to verify information before publishing online.
One of the key moments of the visit was the advice given by Renee Lambert, a senior journalist who encouraged students to prioritize impartiality over fame in their journalism careers.
Lambert advised aspiring journalists to avoid emotional bias when covering news and to remain fair and impartial in their reporting. His advice emphasized the importance of focusing on journalistic principles rather than seeking personal recognition.
Albert Fils Nzayurugo, the Head of Department at EAUR, said the university wants such activities to take place more frequently to help students gain practical skills before graduation.
“We want these activities to take place more frequently. However, instead of visiting media houses ourselves, we would like to invite media professionals to come to our university,” Nzayurugo said
He explained that bringing media professionals to the university would allow more students to benefit from the activities. He noted that while approximately 50 students participated in the visit, inviting media professionals to the campus could enable around 100 students to take part.
Nzayurugo added that the initiative aims to ensure students graduate with practical skills alongside the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.
The study tour provided EAUR students with an opportunity to connect classroom learning with practical experience in a professional media environment. It also exposed them to the different departments and technologies involved in producing, verifying, and distributing news across traditional and digital platforms.
The visit reinforced the importance of accuracy, impartiality, verification, and professionalism in preparing future journalists for the demands of the media industry.
