Opinion article – Exploring data journalism
Jonathan Soma | What does it take to be a data journalist? There’s no single answer! The field of data journalism is infinitely wide and infinitely deep, with as many approaches as there are stories in the world.
Opinion Article: “How local journalism can help protect the freedoms of a democratic society.”
Three thoughts on helping to sustain strong local journalism.
Opinion article – Fan violence, ultras and hooligans
James Piotr Montague | The trend in football violence across Europe is actually moving away from the football stadium. The hooliganism we once knew, and occasionally witness at a game, has morphed into something different; more organised, more violent, more political, much more secretive andpotentially far more dangerous.
A Sudanese journalist describes the horrors of a war she cannot cover
‘Will I survive? Will I emerge unscathed? If I am killed, will I be buried, or will my body be left on the streets for the dogs to eat?’
Opinion article – “Work in progress”
Anna-Kynthia Bousdoukou | The iMEdD team's objective remains unwavering: to champion journalism characterised by in-depth investigative reporting and impactful engagement with issues vital to democracy—a journalism that not only endures but also reaffirms the crucial role of the fourth estate.
‘Dead’ Versus ‘Killed’: A Closer Look at the Media Bias in Reporting Israel-Palestine Conflict
Opinion article – The power of networks for Investigative Journalism
Emilia Díaz-Struck | Training and resource sharing are key to strengthening the (journalistic) community. Networking allows us to find answers together and explore opportunities.
SNF Dialogues: Spectators or Citizens?
In a media world where information often turns into "infotainment" and journalism risks becoming tabloid-like, the SNF Dialogues event "Spectators or Citizens?" explored the relationship between media and civic engagement.
Opinion article – Why we gather: A short letter on the importance of journalism forums
Cristian Lupșa | We gather to keep going, to find partners to collaborate with, to get ideas on how to become better in the field and stronger as organizations.