The Institute of Journalism (IJ), a constituent of the University of Media Arts and Communication, has appointed its first female rector, Prof.

Christiana Hammond.

According to the school, the appointment of the first female rector of the institute reflects gender parity, academic excellence, and inclusive leadership.

In a Facebook post announcing the appointment, the school wrote, "The Institute of Journalism, a constituent institute of the University of Media, Arts, and Communication, is pleased to announce the appointment of its first-ever female Rector, Prof.