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NCTJ Law Results

 Just a heads up, just logged into my NCTJ Members Area and my NCTJ Law results were up, I imagine it will be the same for everyone else. http://nctj.com/custom/members

Zimmer: The (Lion) King of Blockbuster Scores

What makes more than 10,000 people silent? The moment composer Gavin Greenaway raises his baton and signals the orchestra as it plays The Dark Knight score, ending in an erupting crescendo of drums, brass and strings. The conductor, a life-long friend of Hans Zimmer took centre stage beneath the synonymous ‘Bat signal’, which caused a shrill of […]

Sports journos and ethusiasts

Hi everyone, We’ve been sent information about a scheme to get people from different backgrounds into sports media.  Applications close on May 16th. The details are here: https://bcoms.co/http-www-bcoms-co-applications-open-for-bcoms-masterclass-programme-2021/

Education policy

Among the most pernicious myths in British politics is the quaint delusion that academic selection is a Conservative policy that Labour has always opposed. The truth is rather different and yesterday,  as Michael Gove freed schools to do almost everything except select according to academic ability, the Guardian asked me to write about it. My column seems to have provoked […]

Neville Thurlbeck to visit Centre

Neville Thurlbeck, the former news editor and chief reporter of the News of the World, will visit the Centre for Journalism on 31 January 2014. He will speak to students and staff and answer questions in the main newsroom at 1pm.  Neville Thurlbeck spent 21 years at the top of popular tabloid journalism. He was responsible for breaking many exclusive stories including Jeffrey […]

The True Meaning of #91

The True Meaning of #91     Numbers are powerful, they have meaning beyond their numerical value. Three is considered holy, thirteen is considered unlucky. Ninety-one… ninety-one is ruthless, hard-working, and it won’t take stick from nobody.    As always, all legends need an origin story, and the story of #91 is Dennis Rodman.    Rodman […]

Conference diaries and blog posts

All first years, second years and MA students please note: As has been previously explained,  you are required to submit conference diaries for each term as part of your Convergent Journalism and Practical Multimedia Journalism portfolios. You are also required to  post at least one discussion item on the blog on this web site each […]

The Keyboard Warriors’ Last Stand: A SOPA Story

“You are talking about the destruction of new media as we know it.” – TotalHalibut, a popular YouTube user. ‘TotalHalibut’, a.k.a, John Bain, is one of many Youtubers who have voiced fierce opposition to the U.S. SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act) bills, that are currently raising hell across the Internet. It was […]

Scholar wins top job

Huge congratulations to Alan McGuinness who has become the first Centre for Journalism student to secure a job – four months before anyone has graduated.  After completing his degree this summer,  Alan will join the KM Group as a reporter on the Medway Messenger. He  has made success a habit during his time at Kent. In 2009 he won the inaugural Sky […]

Fancy a Flutter?

Dear all, As you may have recently been made aware by relentless spamming from myself, Harley Tamplin, Scott Mitchell and James Mullan, our blog Top Four Finish is out and about. And my contribution is the betting side of all things football. So far at the Euros, if you’d have had £1 on everything I’ve […]

Help!

If anyone has used UK press online articles for their essay do you have the reference information? Not being able to find it is bumming me out. 🙁

Masterclass by Stephen Mitchell

All students are invited to attend a Masterclass by Stephen Mitchell, Deputy Director of BBC News and Head of Programmes on Wednesday, 3 November at 13.00 in the big newsroom.

Government gone Nutts

The second years may remember a discussion led by Richard about Ecstasy being no more dangerous than falling off a horse. If you have had a look at the news today you’ll no doubt come across the news that Professor David Nutt has been relieved of his duties as Chairman of the Advisory Council on […]

Year two TV newsday on Thursday

Tim and I are each going to edit a short programme.  Teams are below. Thanks to those who asked to present. In the end we decided the main roles based on who we think will do an excellent job. We talk to you at 3pm today during Convergent about all this.     Team A […]

Scott Mitchell’s blog

Earlier today, the motoring journalist Mark Hales was found by a court to be liable for the damage done to the engine of a Porsche 917 he was driving for a magazine feature. I know not enough of the case to enter the specifics, but the key question was this: Did the engine blow because […]

Be your own boss: the benefits of freelancing

A few years ago I attended an established New York Times freelance journalist’s workshop in which he referred to freelancing as a “thankless career choice.” I left that workshop convinced that freelance writing was the best way to become the cliched “starving writer” that always has something “in the works.”  Today, I get a lot […]

2016 Wipe: A triumphant end to Brooker’s year

Despite 2016 being a notoriously dire year in terms of global events, it will be a year Charlie Brooker will remember fondly. His science-fiction Netflix series Black Mirror released a third season in November to critical acclaim, achieving a 93% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With the first two seasons being broadcast on Channel 4, […]

NUJ Student Conference

 This just landed in my inbox – anyone want to go? The NUJ is holding a special conference for journalism students and new recruits into the industry on Saturday 20th November.   There will be three panel discussions on: Starting out as a journalist; Investigative Reporting; and Journalism – the International perspective. Speakers will include – Kevin […]

Open lectures

The university has an on-going series of open lectures which can provide great material for journalists – both in terms of quotes and background detail for stories and by supplying new ideas for academic work. Highlights this month include: Professor Till Roenneberg October 2, 6pm, Grimond (Canterbury). The impact of sleep deprivation caused by changes in […]

Quick survey for current and past BA students

We’re running a very quick (one-click) survey for current and former students of the BA degree programme. It’ll take less than 30 seconds, and will help enormously with how we attract great students like you to the course in future. The survey is here. Thanks for your help.

Year one radio news day on Thursday

Conference is at 0930. Come smartly dressed, as if to interview Theresa May. Come with ideas for stories you can do on the day. If you can make any calls before, that would be great. Lee says he will be encouraging you to think about local stories during Reporting in the coming days. Finally, come […]

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