Kathmandu, Nepal - 9th October, 2026 - TikTok, in partnership with the Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (CDJMC), Tribhuvan University (TU), organized a two-day masterclass on journalism and digital storytelling to help students prepare for a media landscape increasingly shaped by mobile and social platforms.

The TikTok Masterclass on Journalism & Digital Storytelling brought together undergraduate and master's students from TU-affiliated colleges, faculty members, journalists, digital creators, and industry experts for platform training, discussions, and the exchange of ideas and perspectives.
The masterclass featured engaging sessions led by industry experts from TikTok, media, and the creator community. 

TikTok-led sessions focused on journalistic content creation, safety, and responsible storytelling, while journalists and digital storytellers brought their own practical, real-world expertise to the table, offering students a grounded perspective on building credibility in a fast-changing media landscape.

“In this digital news era, journalism education is evolving as the way people create and engage with information continues to change. Opportunities like this help students better understand and navigate the changing media landscape. We thank TikTok for taking the initiative to share its expertise with our journalism students, many of whom are already working in the industry,” said Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa, Vice-Chancellor of Tribhuvan University.

“People come to TikTok to discover new ideas, learn about the world around them, and engage with stories that matter. Through this masterclass, we aim to equip aspiring and current journalists with the skills to create engaging digital content creatively and responsibly, while staying grounded in the core principles of journalism, including accuracy, verification, accountability, and public interest,” said Rola Abu Hassan, Head of Communications at TikTok covering Middle East, Africa, South and Central Asia, Eastern Europe.

One of the highlights was the informative panel discussion featuring Kiran Chapagain, Government Relations and Public Policy at TikTok; Dr. Shree Ram Paudel of CDJMC, Tribhuvan University; Prateek Pradhan, Editor-in-Chief of Baahrakhari; and content creator Roneeshma Shrestha. The panelists discussed the transformation of the newsroom to newsfeed, including topics around careers, credibility, AI, and the evolving role of journalism in Nepal.

The sessions explored hands-on experiences, including a newsroom visit and exploring TikTok as a storytelling platform, covering journalistic content creation, community-driven storytelling, and opportunities for journalists. They also focused on safety and responsible storytelling, including Community Guidelines, misinformation, AI-generated content, and digital citizenship.

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