Credit: Photo by Tim Gouw from Pexels News 'Speed dating' events help regional journalism students gain confidence and industry contacts Class is often a forgotten aspect of diversity. Here is how Leeds Beckett University helps students from the north land a job in the media By Barbara Henderson • 3 min read
News New speaker announcement: Marverine Cole joins panel on diversity in the newsroom Join us on 27 November 2019 to find out why newsrooms struggle to better represent their audiences and how media can improve diversity to regain people's trust By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Credit: Photo by Linh Pham on Unsplash News More than words: how journalists can reassess their unconscious biases "Harmful language does not only cause offense. It affects laws that are created, violence, and employment. It goes so deep, it’s about our lives." By Jacob Granger • 6 min read
News Cairncross: innovation in local newsrooms cannot wait any longer New approaches to business models and fighting fake news can bring about lasting changes - but only if search engines and the UK Government get on board By Daniel Green • 3 min read
Credit: Information Commissioner's Office News Call for Views: UK media invited to shape code of practice on data protection in journalism The Information Commissioner's Office is working on a practical guide to help news organisations navigate the line between privacy and freedom of expression By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Franck V. on Unsplash News Facial recognition, subtitling automation and datasets: how Sky News uses AI to unburden journalists Automated tools can help reporters with mind-numbing tasks and create value from producing more content which can offset initial costs By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News How can London-based media organisations leverage talent outside the capital? London rent, expensive travel fares and unequal access to resources often restrict job opportunities for young reporters. Here is how Cosmopolitan UK boosted regional diversity in its newsroom By Daniel Green • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Fezbot2000 on Unsplash News Why journalism students are so afraid to talk to real people (and what we can do about it) Up-and-coming reporters struggle to pick up the phone or talk to strangers for a vox pop. Here is what can help them grow in confidence By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by William Warby on Unsplash News How personalised email can help grow your audience In the age of algorithms and customised social feeds, readers expect content to be relevant to them personally and email is a simple way to start By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
News Pros and cons of using augmented reality in the newsroom When covering vast topics, such as climate change, AR can help readers picture the reality within their familiar surroundings. But not everything is meant to be seen in 3D By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
News App for journalists: Pocket, for recreating your reading list Found an interesting article? Put it in your virtual pocket to read it later, or listen to it on your commute thanks to a built-in text-to-speech feature By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Photo by Benjamin Lehman from Pexels News World Press Freedom Day: 10 articles that map challenges and bring hope Today we celebrate the principles of press freedom and pay tributes to those who have lost their lives holding it up By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
