Neil Arun didn’t want to miss a rare but risky opportunity to embed with an Iraqi police unit, hunting members of al Qaeda. But his employers -- responsible for Neil’s security -- weren’t happy. This film by Richard Pendry nvestigates how a frontline journalist balances risk and reward.
Getting your first byline is a Champagne moment for any journalist - so celebrations are in order for our Qandeel Warrich, Laura Garcia and Lizzie Massey who had their feature about a cancer survivor who sailed around the UK to raise awareness about bone marrow donation published by KentOnline today. It's a great example of how to sniff out a story and turn it into a compelling narrative. Brilliant work.
Turn to page 18 of Britain's first and only concise, quality newspaper and rejoice. Our own Sara Malm, editor of the Medwire, has written the column reserved for winners of the iWriters competition. Sara's column is called 'It's a wonderful feeling to scorn the beautiful.' It is an acute, compelling and stylish account of one student's reaction to the release from jail in Perugia of Amanda "Foxy Knoxy" Knox. It is additionally gratifying to see below Sara's byline the description: 'The writer is studying Journalism and the News Industry at the University of Kent.' To read more you will have to get a copy of the i. At twenty pence it is a tiny price to pay to join in celebrating such a tremendous achievement. Huge congratulations, Sara. I'm sure it is the first of many columns for national newspapers. 
Today's Independent carries a news report about Steve Mitchell's comments at the Centre for Journalism. You can read the article 
The blockbuster movie of the summer gets its eagerly-anticipated premiere today. Directed by Bafta-winner Richard Pendry, it contains all the elements you would expect from the Centre for Journalism stable: a stellar cast; superb production values; a brilliant script; heart-stopping action; thrilling drama; and, of course, tender romance. 