Only 9% of journalists working for national and transnational media come from a working class background.
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The tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne has again raised questions about ethical news reporting when global stars die.
UK press freedom has come under threat.
Pilger inspired many with his willingness to critique the damaging effects on ordinary people’s lives of capitalism and Western countries’ foreign policies. But he also provoked global controversy.
The crisis has highlighted unresolved questions about the role of journalism in the age of social media.
Gareth Jones reported on Moscow’s genocide against the Ukrainian people in the 1930s. His story holds lessons and an example for those reporting on the latest conflict.
The first thing journalists learn is that confidential sources must be protected except in extraordinary circumstances.
Local journalism should be recognised as an essential element for nurturing the UK’s diverse, civic communities.
The way the press talks about obesity has changed over time.
Mainstream reporters not familiar with the topic may spin the summit as a huge success or devastating failure.
Local news websites have offered essential details on how to understand COVID rules and where to buy toilet rolls.
Some recent positive developments are beginning to suggest that public interest journalism may once again be viable.
Independent community publishers are helping to restore trust in journalism - but they need support.
Evans is admired for his fearless leadership and tireless campaigning journalism.
COVID-19 ‘news fatigue’ had set in with the UK public, but then the prime minister’s chief advisor changed all that.
Most people believe the government was wrong to stop publishing international comparisons of COVID-19 death tolls.
Public service journalism is more vital now than ever and should be given charitable status.
It’s not enough to say the science has changed – now, more than ever, we need clear accountability and transparency about the government’s decisions
Research suggests that people still depend on the mainstream media for their news. It’s more important than ever that journalists earn that trust.
BBC presenter John Humphrys seems to think the school of hard knocks is superior to academe. He’s wrong.
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Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
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Professor, Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University
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Emeritus Professor of Journalism, Cardiff University
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Professor, School of Journalism, Media and Culture; University Dean of Research Environment and Culture, Cardiff University
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Lecturer in Journalism and Media, University of Leeds
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Lecturer, School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University
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Professor of Communications, University of Westminster
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Professor in Media and Communication, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Lecturer, School of Journalism, Cardiff University
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Visiting Professor of Practice (Journalism), City St George's, University of London
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cardiff University
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Professor of History and Public Policy, University of British Columbia
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Professor of Communication, Cardiff University
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Professor of Political Communication, Loughborough University
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Senior Lecturer in Media & Communication at UCFB, University Campus of Football Business