On September 30th the CEJ is hosting a roundtable discussion covering the challenges journalism schools face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the WJEC/UNESCO series “Teaching Journalism in the 21st Century”. The event will see experts explore adapting methods of teaching, funding as well as student recruitment in and after a…
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The Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) is organizing A Roundtable Discussion on Integrating Labour Migration Reporting in the Journalism Curriculum: The Philippine Experience on September 2, 15:00 – 16:30 (Manila Time). Join Zoom Meeting
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The University of Lagos will host a roundtable discussion on the 18th of August in an installment of the UNESCO/WJEC partnership surrounding journalism education in Nigeria. Curated by Professor Ralph A. Akinfeleye, the theme of the event is “Bridging The Gap between The Classroom & The Newsroom.” Participants from media organisations and media regulators will…
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The IIMC, in partnership with UNESCO and WJEC, will host a series of online discussions surrounding the issues and challenges of journalism education in India from August 10-11th. The panel talks will begin on August 10th at 12:30 pm (IST), exploring multidisciplinary approaches for future journalism education in India. Industry professionals are covering a swathe…
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To keep the spirit of WJEC alive in the interim, we are organising the WJEC Online Conference, to be held in June 30th, 2022. This event will align with the WJEC-UNESCO project “Journalism education for the 21st century”. Details coming soon! Organising Committee: Verica Rupar, Elanie Steyn, Robyn Goodman, Nico Drok, Pascal Guenee, and Imran…
DetailsThe next World Journalism Education Congress will be held a year later than originally planned. Following a decision at the WJEC Council’s July meeting, the Congress will run in 2023 rather than 2022. The 6th WJEC is hosted by universities in Beijing and Shanghai. The postponement had been forced by the ongoing pandemic, restricted international…
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Training and resilience building for journalists working in dangerous environments 29 June, 1pm London time New models for effective training and resilience building for journalists working in dangerous environments internationally Speakers: Diane Foley, James Foley Legacy Foundation, USA John Irvine, Special Correspondent, ITN and ABC News Ayman Mhanna, Executive Director, The Samir Kassir Foundation, Lebanon Dr Nigel Taylor, Security…
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