JoyNews’ Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah selected for UK Media Excellence for Emerging Technologies Fellowship

JoyNews journalist Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah has been chosen for the UK Media Excellence for Emerging Technologies (UK MEET) Fellowship. This program, organized by Imperial College London and Imperial Global Ghana, aims to enhance journalists' skills in reporting on emerging technologies and their societal impact. Among more than 500 applicants, Jacqueline was one of 13 percent accepted for a residential program in Accra from October 11 to 17, 2026.

Focused on Ghana and Nigeria, the fellowship equips journalists to critically evaluate claims about new technologies, assess evidence, and communicate complex scientific developments to the public. For Yeboah, the fellowship offers an opportunity to investigate AI-powered learning tools in Ghana's Senior High School education system.

Her proposed story aims to determine if these tools are improving learning outcomes and if students across different communities are benefiting equally, rather than merely accepting claims about AI's potential. The investigation will involve students, teachers, independent researchers, technology developers, and education authorities, exploring the experiences and insights of all parties involved.

The fellowship also promotes collaboration between journalists and researchers, facilitates the development of story ideas, and encourages responsible reporting on emerging technologies. As AI becomes more prevalent in sectors such as education and healthcare, evidence-based journalism is crucial in helping the public understand both the opportunities and limitations of these technologies.

Selected from a diverse group of five JoyNews journalists, Yeboah brings her expertise in public-interest reporting, digital storytelling, and explainers to the programme.