At a time when the media is so publicly on trial, jobs are few and print is struggling, The Journalism Foundation spoke to the next generation of student journalists about why, at this point, they feel drawn to a career in journalism Read more »
Journalism is a profession based on trust. In the wake of phone-hacking scandal, Carnegie fellow Blair Jenkins discusses how journalism may regain its good name Read more »
Simon Kelner was in Tanzania last week to investigate support for the Daraja project which publishes two newspapers in Iringa and Njombe
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Mark Borkowski, one of the UK’s leading publicists, says that as print media declines, the hard-bitten skills of journalism must be passed on to a new generation Read more »
The question of press regulation is a live one, but as News International takes to the stand the theatrics of star testimony should not distract from the critical issues under investigation Read more »
With fractious community tensions in Luton and little reportage on local government, the University of Bedfordshire improve public debate and contribute to the quality of local journalism Read more »
Inside the M60 is a community run news site for the people of Manchester that believes that hyperlocal news has a crucial role in the future of journalism, writes Nigel Barlow Read more »
In rural Tanzania, there was little oversight of local democracy until a brave project brought news to the people, writes Ben Taylor Read more »
The Journalism Foundation is only a month old, but already we are firmly on the radar for organisations and individuals who are seeking support Read more »
This American Life’s retraction highlights the importance of truth
This American Life, the long-running radio series, has retracted claims made on one of its shows about working conditions in Chinese factories that produce Apple devices Read more »