Peter Worthington has had an amazing life. And his obituary, which he wrote himself, certainly has an arresting opening line.
Where journalists have greatness thrust upon them
Every day, a student or staff member from the Centre for Journalism chooses a notable piece of journalism.
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richardpendryTuesday, May 14, 2013 - 15:35
Peter Worthington has had an amazing life. And his obituary, which he wrote himself, certainly has an arresting opening line.
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richardpendrySunday, May 12, 2013 - 08:10
This is an excellent recent debate at the Frontline Club, at which panel members offer advice on how to translate work on a student paper into an actual paid job. Maybe next time the Medwire will take part?
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richardpendryFriday, March 22, 2013 - 17:21
An untrained non-traditional reporter apparently doing a useful job from his front room. He reveals the source of weapons systems used by both sides in the conflict in Syria.
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TimLuckhurstSunday, March 10, 2013 - 15:59
It is rare to see the steps a journalist has taken to gain exclusive access to a story set out in as much detail as is revealed in these e-mails between Isabel Oakeshott of the Sunday Times and Vicky Pryce. They are a must read. They raise several ethical issues; most important among them: whether the Sunday Times could/should have done more to protect its source.
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Tim BatesThursday, March 7, 2013 - 14:57
From buzzfeed. The 38 best Local News Captions of all time. They call them captions. We call them Astons.
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Ian ReevesTuesday, February 26, 2013 - 16:39
As most of our students are well aware, Twitter offers many great advantages for the modern reporter. But there are plenty of pitfalls too. Just ask Sally Bercow. The BBC has this useful guide to how the law applies to the social media service.
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richardpendrySaturday, February 23, 2013 - 06:51
Interesting counterpoint to the argument advanced by Alex Crawford at Kent last year. Alex argued that women must continue to be sent to cover conflict, despite some terrible sexual attacks on them. Many of our students are women. Some will no doubt end up reporting dangerous situations. This is relevant. Also see another piece, on one reporter's story in Colombia.
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TimLuckhurstMonday, January 28, 2013 - 13:56
This short piece from G2 reveals the direct measures being deployed against CCTV cameras by Berliners who perceive such surveillance as an unacceptable breach of their civil liberties. Interesting story. Interesting campaign.
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richardpendryTuesday, January 8, 2013 - 21:48
Robin Lustig has just presented his final editions of BBC World Service Radio's Newshour and Radio 4's The World Tonight, after 23 years behind the microphone. Here he talks about what it takes to be a presenter, including how to listen to interviewees, and the importance of both being curious about the world. He also believes in allowing people to tell their stories. When he was on the PM programme a few days ago he mentioned another top tip: your editor is always right.
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Ian ReevesThursday, December 6, 2012 - 21:49
Six years after writing the obituary of the newspaper industry, The Economist has taken another look at the corpse. And guess what? There might even be signs of life.
