News Number of imprisoned journalists rises to highest level since 1996 New figures from the Committee to Protect Journalists suggest that 145 reporters, editors and photojournalists are in jail in 28 countries By Laura Oliver • 2 min read
News New FT study shows business professionals embracing mobile access FT's inaugural 'Mobile in the Boardroom' report looks at the use of mobile devices based on a survey of more than 1000 business professionals By Rachel Bartlett • 2 min read
News Digital advances and cost cutting threatening role of foreign correspondent, says report Western media's problems should be seen in context of 'significant media expansion' in Asia, says new study from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism By Laura Oliver • 2 min read
News Freelance journalist Shiv Malik injured covering student protests Malik receives stitches after allegedly being hit in the head by a police baton while covering protests for the Guardian By Laura Oliver • 2 min read
News Pulitzer Prize rules changed to recognise multimedia journalism Changes to 12 of the 14 journalism categories will allow entries to be submitted as text reporting, videos, databases, multimedia, interactive presentations or any combination of those formats By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News BBC pensions dispute settled after NUJ accepts agreement Union votes 'overwhelmingly' to endorse last week's ACAS deal but has not ruled out further action in the event of a significant change in the financial situation By Rachel Bartlett • 2 min read
News Guardian wins World Summit Award for mobile site and iPhone app Russian news agency RIA Novosti also recognised in the mobile category for its user-generated content project You're the Reporter By Rachel Bartlett • 2 min read
News Society of Professional Journalists urges AP to maintain internship program AP is carrying out an internal examination of all its programs but says no decision has been reached over its paid internships By Rachel Bartlett • 1 min read
News London journalism school launches nationwide business competition The myNewsBiz competition is open to students from any UK university and will award a £1000 grant to the best pitch for a sustainable business By Laura Oliver • 2 min read
News New York Times social media editor moves on to reporting role Jennifer Preston will be replaced by Aron Pilhofer as the social media editor role is folded into the interactive news department By Laura Oliver • 1 min read
News Clay Shirky to join New York University journalism school Shirky joins the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute as Distinguished Writer in Residence and will teach as part of NYU innovation and web journalism lab Studio 20 By Laura Oliver • 1 min read
News #cablegate: Media figures come to defence of Assange after arrest on sex charges Journalist John Pilger yesterday offered bail surety for the WikiLeaks founder and Frontline Club founder Vaughan Smith has pledged support By Laura Oliver • 4 min read
