Newcastle University Media Culture Heritage

24/03/2020

More than 7 million people in the UK now listen to podcasts each week — an increase of almost 25% over the last year. And the beauty is that almost anyone can make one. In this free online masterclass, Craig Templeton Smith — one of the UK's top audio professionals — will teach you the nuts and bolts of podcast production, advise on choosing the right kit, show how to craft a beautiful soundscape and offer tips on ensuring your podcast stands out and spreads across social media.

This online masterclass, on Friday 27th March at 4pm, is free but you must register in advance to receive joining instructions: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/podcasting-with-craig-templeton-smith-tickets-97632398131

06/03/2020

FREE DATA JOURNALISM MASTERCLASS WITH PROF PAUL BRADSHAW

Data journalism describes what happens when you combine the traditional ‘nose for news’ and ability to tell a compelling story, with the sheer scale and range of digital information now available. Data can be the source of data journalism, or it can be the tool with which the story is told — or it can be both!

Our guest speaker for this masterclass is possibly the leading data journalism expert in the UK. Professor Paul Bradshaw leads the MA in Multiplatform and Mobile Journalism at Birmingham City University, works with the BBC England data unit, manages the Online Journalism Blog and is the co-founder of Help Me Investigate website.

Paul will talk and walk us through his '3 chords' of data journalism: sorting, filtering, calculating change/proportion - and the power chord of pivot tables. He'll squeeze in some data visualisation too, and explore methods for using data to come up with story ideas.

This masterclass, on Thursday 12th March at 2pm (Bedson Building Rm 1.75) is free, but you must register in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-journalism-with-prof-paul-bradshaw-tickets-97630560635

08/10/2019

PAY UP: Carrie Gracie and the fight for gender equality in the media

When the BBC’s China editor, Carrie Gracie, found out she was earning much less than her male colleagues, she decided to do the unthinkable: take on her employer.

In our latest Civic Journalism Lab event on Wednesday 16th October at 2pm, we're excited to welcome to Newcastle University award-winning journalist Carrie Gracie, who led a group of high-profile BBC women to challenge the national broadcaster over equal pay.

After trying to put things right through negotiation, Carrie eventually resigned her post, complaining publicly of a 'secretive and illegal' pay culture. Six months later, she won an apology from the BBC and Carrie donated all her back pay to the gender equality charity, the Fawcett Society, to help low-paid women facing pay discrimination. She has since returned to the BBC to work as a news presenter, and as a member of the 'BBC Women' group, she continues to campaign for a more equal, fair and transparent pay structure.

In a new book, Equal, Carrie tells her own story, explores why it's often so hard for women to assert their value in the workplace and shows how women, men and employers can achieve equality for this and future generations.
During this event, Carrie will be in conversation with Karen Ross, who is professor of gender and media at Newcastle University.
Admission is free, but numbers are limited, so click here to register and claim your ticket:

PAY UP: Carrie Gracie and the fight for gender equality in the media When the BBC’s China editor Carrie Gracie found out she was earning much less than her male colleagues, she decided to do the unthinkable: take on her employer. In our latest Civic Journalism Lab event, we're excited to welcome t...

29/07/2019

Dear students,

The International Office is seeking to recruit a new member of our in-country team for China, to be employed via the British Council and based in Guangzhou. It is a 3 year Education Services Assistant Manager post (https://tinyurl.com/CHI-AES-0031e) and has a closing date of 18 August 2019.

They are keen for applicants from Newcastle MA programmes.

Best wishes,
Jonathan

Education Services Assistant Manager – Newcastle University (CHI-AES-0031)., Contract: 3-year (fixed term) | Location: Guangzhou, China | Salary: Pay band 5 | Start Date: ASAP | Deadline for Applications: 18 August 2019 (23.59 UK time),

25/06/2019

Excellent opportunity alert - would suit a recent graduate. Gateshead NHS Trust is on the lookout for a comms assistant.

Location: Gateshead, Salary: £21,089 to £23,761 pa

20/03/2019

Here from Charlie Methven how Sunderland AFC have instilled a strategy of two-way communication at the club - something considered revolutionary in modern football.

15/03/2019

Great panel for our Football and Communications event this afternoon with the owner of Sunderland AFC, FIFA's social media manager and The Journal's Newcastle United reporter from the Keegan/Robson era.
Percy G.05 between 3pm and 5pm today.

26/02/2019

Here's our visiting professor Stephen Waddington's take on choosing a PR related dissertation topic, following last week's lecture.

Here are 20 topics bridging academia and practice that would make the basis of excellent dissertations for media and public relation students.

19/11/2018

Big congratulations to Laurel who has been recognised as one of the CIPR's most influential educators!

Newcastle University lecturer recognised for contributions in the PR field
Laurel Hetherington, Lecturer in the School of Arts & Cultures, has been named as one of the 70 professionals who've made an outstanding contribution to the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the wider PR industry.
The CIPR has published a list of 70 pioneering practitioners, alongside unsung CIPR members and volunteers from a range of professional backgrounds. The project forms part of the CIPR's seventieth anniversary celebration.
The publication celebrates Laurel’s influential role in developing best practices among students and fellow practitioners, stating that: “Laurel is a long standing and highly respected committee member of CIPR North East. She has championed best practice and regularly gives up her time to train and mentor PR students.”
Laurel said: “I'm very proud to accept this award which reflects the work I've done in PR education and training both here at Newcastle University and within the wider North East business community. It's been great to see so many of my students go on to have interesting and worthwhile careers in PR both in the UK and throughout the world. Long may it continue.”
A Fellow of CIPR, Laurel teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Public Relations here at Newcastle, as well as developing and delivering training courses on all aspects of PR for the CIPR, and a wide range of both commercial and non-commercial organisations. She is also a judge for the annual PRide awards which showcase the best in regional PR practice.

10/10/2018

The next Civic Journalism Lab event takes place on Wednesday 17th October from 2pm to 3.30pm in the Boiler House at Newcastle University on campus:
No filter: A frank discussion on the future of photojournalism

The Civic Journalism Lab is delighted to welcome Jo-Anne McArthur, award-winning Canadian photojournalist, campaigner and author; and John Kippin, artist photographer and professor of photography at Sunderland University.

Following the one-hour discussion, Jo-Anne will be leading a 30-minute practical workshop, offering advice to current and aspiring photojournalists.
Tickets are free, and registration is via this Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/no-filter-a-frank-discussion-on-the-future-of-photojournalism-tickets-51136718301