Michael Greenwell

Former newspaper journalist and education correspondent, fully accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). Moved into teaching in 2010. Founder and editor of the World Treasures Music blog, created in 2014.

Currently BA Journalism Course Leader at the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), module leader for Public Affairs for Journalists, Political Journalism and Sports Journalism modules. Also work on Media Law modules, and various supervision roles.

A Senior Fellow, with a Masters in Journalism from NTU and most recently a Masters completed with distinction at the University of Bradford in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies. My dissertation looked at journalism and its influence on conflict, with a particular focus on Syria and a range of relevant news organisations.

As well as keen interests in sport, music and politics, am constantly looking for new research opportunities related to the media, Peace Studies and global affairs.

Currently on the Public Affairs for Journalists qualification board for the NCTJ and have also been a Trustee of an education, arts and music charity based in Leeds, UK, that supports young people excluded from mainstream education.