Professor Dr. Anjum Zia is a distinguished academic, visionary leader, and media education expert with over 35 years of professional experience. Currently serving as Professor and Dean at the School of Media and Communication Studies (SMCS), University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, since January 2022, she has led transformative initiatives including new academic programs, infrastructure upgrades, faculty development, and strong industry-academia linkages.
She holds a Post-Doctorate in Journalism and Communication from Carleton University, Canada (2014), and a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from LCWU. Her academic journey includes international training in the USA, Sri Lanka, Belgium, and Canada, enriching her global outlook.
Beginning her career at LCWU, she served in key leadership roles and launched flagship BS, MSc, MS, and Ph.D. programs, skill-based certificate courses, and established media labs, FM 96.6, and Web TV for hands-on student training.
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