Journalism & PR at Sunderland

‘Learn how to learn’ – Dominic Cameron

By Abigail Horseman ⋅ November 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Digital entrepreneur Dominic Cameron visited the University yesterday to give the students a taster of the online media world.
For a man who best describes himself as an engineer, producer and entrepreneur, Dominic has an impressive CV that includes roles as co-founder of Beeb.com. He now heads up ITV.com.
Living by the motto ‘Love, Simplicity, Optimism’, [...]

InJournalism wants student bloggers

By admin ⋅ October 14, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Student bloggers: InJournalism wants you!
Are you a University of Sunderland student? Do you have a blog? If you answered yes to both of these, InJournalism.co.uk wants you.
InJournalism, soon to undergo a name-change and wholesale revamp, is looking to publish your blogposts and link out to your blog – think Huffington Post style -driving lots of [...]

Iterative journalism, iterative teaching (esp. for MAC238ers)

By Alex Lockwood ⋅ March 24, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

If you’re doing MAC238, please read this post. If you’re not, feel free to read it anyway.
Last week I got an email from one of the module students. It was feedback on the module I run – MAC238, Magazine Writing – saying that there was a general feeling that the leap from reviewing to writing [...]

CollegeJourn comes to Europe – take part

By Alex Lockwood ⋅ March 19, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

The widely respected #CollegeJourn is coming to Europe thanks to a Sunderland student. #CollegeJourn was established as the real-time online discussion for members of the college journalism community in the US. It runs in the early hours of Monday mornings, which often stops people from this side of the Atlantic attending.
So our own Josh Halliday, [...]

‘Don’t shout at the telly, change it’

By Alex Lockwood ⋅ March 12, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

On Saturday I’m taking part in a panel at The Great Debate in Newcastle, discussing ‘ Climate change: convenient untruths, unacceptable messages?’ with Kate Manzo (Newcastle University) and Ceri Dingle (Director of WORLDwrite and Chew on it Productions).
Saturday is a one day workshop focussing on documentary making, the role of the media, and environmental issues. [...]

Social networking shows its age (sadly)

By Kevin Overbury ⋅ March 11, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

So you thought social networking was young and cool, did you? Well think again. According to the latest research it’s us oldies who are taking over social networking sites – and we’re doing it in droves.
Media researchers Nielsen Online says in a report that over two-thirds of web users worldwide take part in “member communities”, [...]

Journalism jobhunting: 12 top tips, key sites & dirty secrets

By Alex Lockwood ⋅ March 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Yes, it is the worst year to graduate for around 20 years. No point ignoring that fact. Which is why getting in early, and having a strong CV and portfolio, is going to boost your chances of getting that first job. So here are 12 tips, key sites and dirty secrets to jobhunting every new [...]

Media internship with charity, based at: your computer

By admin ⋅ March 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Engineers Without Borders UK are looking for online press/media interns to help EWB-UK raise awareness about its activities, to ensure that all the programmes of EWB-UK receive the attention they need and deserve. Great opportunity for people looking to go into media/PR within the charity or non-profit sector.

Six reasons why magazines have a future

By Alex Lockwood ⋅ March 4, 2009 ⋅ One comment

“The future of magazines is glorious,” said Simon Wear of magazine house Future UK, wrapping up the industry event ‘What Happens to Magazines?’ held in London last night. “Both print and online,” he added.
He would say that, though: Future has been selling a successful 1.7m magazines a month through the recession with its hobby and [...]

InJournalism meeting, editorial contributors: Mon 1pm

By admin ⋅ February 12, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Do you want to gain some editorial and team experience working on InJournalism.co.uk? If you do, you’ll join a group of Level 1, 2 and Level 3 students creating an independent online magazine to showcase new writing and talent.
The new editorial group is holding a meeting this Monday at 1pm in the Newsroom (now also [...]

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