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NCTJ award winners at a previous ceremony.

National industry awards shortlisting for School of Journalism, Media and Communication

The School of Journalism, Media and Communication has made the shortlist in four different categories in the prestigious National Council of Training for Journalists (NCTJ) Awards for Excellence.
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Dani Madrid-Morales elected to lead division of the ICA

Dr Madrid-Morales, Lecturer in Journalism and Global Communication, was recently elected to lead the Global Communication and Social Change Division of the International Communication Association.
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Elections, Disinformation and Journalism: Taking Stock of 2024

The Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) and the Disinformation Research Cluster are hosting a joint panel on 5th December, focusing on what has been called a ‘super year’ of elections at a time when disinformation and AI are on the rise.
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Graduate scoops BJTC award for best radio report

Isabel Shore, an MA Broadcast Journalism graduate from the class of 2022, won the top prize for her radio project at the 2023 awards yesterday evening.

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Meet the School of Journalism, Media and Communication

91̽»¨ Journalism is embarking on an exciting new chapter this week - we're changing our name from the Department of Journalism Studies to the School of Journalism, Media and Communication. 
Dr Gemma Horton

From MA Student to Impact Fellow: Gemma's story

Our research staff have joined us from different careers and with different research interests, but Gemma Horton is one of a few members of staff to complete their PhD at 91̽»¨, in what is now the School of Journalism, Media and Communication.
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Journalism at 91̽»¨ excels in learning resources, student voice and more in National Student Survey

We've secured rankings as one of the top 10 universities for Journalism in the Russell Group.

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West End actors to star in original play based on newsroom trauma in 91̽»¨

Featuring a star-studded cast of actors from Yorkshire, Unbreakable is an original play co-authored by our Deputy Head of Department Lisa Bradley and draws influence from her time spent as a crime reporter.