Initiated by the Department of Social Sciences and Journalism, the partnership agreement aims to bridge theoretical education with primary historical sources, while fostering students’ research competencies and professional development.
A key feature of this collaboration is the integration of museum-based learning into the academic process. Open lessons will be organised every month, drawing on the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Conducted under the academic guidance of the museum’s senior research staff, these sessions will familiarise students with the origins, scholarly value and historical significance of rare artefacts, as well as the principles and practices involved in preserving museum collections.
This initiative will reinforce theoretical knowledge through authentic historical evidence and strengthen students’ source analysis, critical thinking and research skills.
Furthermore, it will provide valuable professional experience in museology, academic research and public engagement, while opening up new opportunities to identify primary sources for coursework, graduation theses and scholarly publications.
Recently, faculty members and students of the department visited the museum, where they explored historical artefacts firsthand and gained valuable insights from its research specialists. Particular attention was given to future journalists, who received practical guidance on covering historical events objectively, accurately and responsibly, with a strong emphasis on credible sources and evidence-based reporting.
Above all, this off-campus learning experience became more than an ordinary lesson: it was an opportunity for students to discover history through authentic sources, analyse historical evidence critically and communicate it with accuracy and credibility.
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