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BCU Journalism

@BCUJournalism

Home of @HuffPostUK Centre for Journalism, BA Journalism (with Sports, Music, and Fashion specialisms) & MAs in Multiplatform and Data Journalism #bcujournos

 Birmingham, UK
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Joined September 2012
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🤩 The BBC and @MyBCU are partnering "to equip the next generation of media professionals with the practical skills and industry experience needed to succeed in the UK's rapidly evolving creative industries" bcu.ac.uk/news-events/news/b…
BCU and BBC launch partnership to develop next generation of creative media professionals

BCU and BBC launch partnership to develop next generation of creative media professionals

BCU and BBC launch partnership to develop next generation of creative media professionals

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🖤💛 Applications are now open for people who want to volunteer at @Birmingham2027 and be part of Invictus Games Spirit 27. In July 2027, Birmingham and the West Midlands will welcome the world for the Invictus Games. We’re inviting people from across our region to be part of the volunteer team helping bring the Games to life. This is an opportunity to showcase the warmth, diversity and pride of our communities, meet people from around the world and help create a welcoming experience for competitors, families and visitors. 🫶 By joining Spirit 27, we’re part of a wider movement supporting the Invictus community and helping bring the Games to life. 🖤💛 Apply now: orlo.uk/xvEHf
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🚨 Are you a skilled video editor with a passion for press freedom? Come join us! 🎬 @FreedomofPress is hiring a multimedia editor to support its growing visual-first platforms. Learn more and apply here: freedom.press/careers
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📏 Journalists often use standard references to put very large or very small things in perspective. Comparing something unfamiliar with something widely known helps readers understand facts and concepts. This GIJN guide offers references for different types of measurements, plus examples of stories that have used them. It also includes tools, tip sheets, and a bonus quiz! Read the full guide here ⬇️ twp.ai/4hxby2
How Many Journalists Does It Take to Fill an Olympic Swimming Pool? GIJN’s Guide to Size and Number...

How Many Journalists Does It Take to Fill an Olympic Swimming Pool? GIJN’s Guide to Size and Number...

This GIJN guide will provide investigative and data journalists a variety of references to use for different types of measurements, plus tools, tip sheets, and a bonus quiz.

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@NUJofficialOct 30
The NUJ will always defend the right of bona-fide newsgatherers to do their jobs without fear or obstruction.   Members covering protests and other public order events can find useful advice and emergency contacts on our website ⬇ nuj.org.uk/resource/advice-o…
Advice on covering protests

Advice on covering protests

The union will always stand firm for the right of bona-fide newsgatherers to do their jobs without fear of threats to their well-being.

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Check out the work shortlisted for the British Journalism Awards for some inspiration this weekend! pressgazette.co.uk/press-gaz…
British Journalism Awards 2026 shortlist revealed

British Journalism Awards 2026 shortlist revealed

Press Gazette is proud to reveal the British Journalism Awards 2026 shortlist, supported by headline sponsor Starling Bank.

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When hackers become sources: Inside the new craft of reporting on hacked data niemanlab.org/2026/10/when-h…
When hackers become sources: Inside the new craft of reporting on hacked data

When hackers become sources: Inside the new craft of reporting on hacked data

"You've definitely seen the maturity of some hackers in how they approach the media. It's not just about posting things to Twitter like it might have been before."

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The third and final part of our free Investigating the Climate Crisis with Results webinar series is fast approaching! Hosted by @mar_supa, @TaisGadeaLara and @Theyolu will take on conflict, security and climate solutions as important segments of the #climatecrisis to interrogate. Registration is still on via: tcij.org/initiative-event/we…
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🇨🇳 Check out this feature exploring the secret success of Birmingham’s China Town by alumna @olivialeejourno for @brumdispatch birminghamdispatch.co.uk/the… #bcujournos
The UK’s most booming China Town and its (very) minor power struggle

The UK’s most booming China Town and its (very) minor power struggle

Is a traditional Chinese Arch coming to Birmingham?

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GIJN Africa@gijnAfricaOct 23
Fellowship opportunity for journalists interested in science writing. @Open_Notebook & @BWFUND are looking for early-career journalists to pitch, report, & write articles with guidance from a mentor. Stipend: $6,600 Deadline: October 31. Learn more 👇 twp.ai/4hw4TB
Early-Career Fellowship Program - The Open Notebook

Early-Career Fellowship Program - The Open Notebook

Every year, The Open Notebook offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. This ten-month program offers fellows the opportunity to explore their career interests...

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Press Gazette@pressgazetteOct 23
Around 100 Telegraph staff are believed to have been told they are losing their jobs, almost four months after its takeover by Axel Springer Focus being put on new revenue streams such as "video, audio, puzzles, events, B2B, licensing, commerce and new products"
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Chief exec of the News Media Association on Meta delaying new terms: “As things stand, Meta will still use its dominance to force publishers into an impossible choice: let Meta scrape their websites or lose access to audiences on Facebook” newsmediauk.org/blog/2026/10…
Meta Delay Is "A Pause, Not A Solution", Says NMA CEO Theo Bamber - News Media Association

Meta Delay Is "A Pause, Not A Solution", Says NMA CEO Theo Bamber - News Media Association

Reacting to the news that Meta has delayed its new Commercial Terms from 30 October to 20 November, News Media Association chief executive Theo Bamber has said: “This delay is welcome, but it is a...

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Press Gazette@pressgazetteOct 22
Popular AI chatbots have been found to often ignore local publishers, even on queries about local issues such as council decisions and crime ChatGPT was found to cite national newspapers (18.8%) almost as much as local ones (21.2%), even on a local query
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@NUJofficialOct 22
Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "The NUJ strongly condemns attempts to subdue scrutiny and investigative reporting [...] Journalists have a right to report without fear - including on the behaviour and beliefs of people standing for office.” nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-cond…
NUJ condemns SLAPP-style intimidation of undercover ITV journalists by Reform UK

NUJ condemns SLAPP-style intimidation of undercover ITV journalists by Reform UK

Reform UK announced yesterday (21 October) that they have reported two ITV journalists to the police and initiated legal proceedings over undercover reporting into racism in the party.

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“Lifestyle and news site for British Muslims Hyphen set to close” after UAE-based backers of the site withdrew funding. pressgazette.co.uk/publisher…
Lifestyle and news site for British Muslims Hyphen set to close

Lifestyle and news site for British Muslims Hyphen set to close

UAE-based backers of the site have withdrawn funding.

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Michael Savage@michaelsavageOct 22
NEW: BBC will no longer have a dedicated education editor as part of proposal that will see 100 jobs go across BBC News. School leaders call the plan “deeply regrettable” and ask for a rethink. Education/Social affairs editor jobs being combined. theguardian.com/media/2026/o…
BBC News to axe education editor role in cost-cutting move

BBC News to axe education editor role in cost-cutting move

Fears over lack of scrutiny for key sectors as health editor position also to go in cuts aimed at saving £5.5m

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🏆 Congratulations to @MyBCU journalism alumnus @GWJournalism on being named one of the winners of the Press 30 Under 30 Awards! press30under30.com/press30un… #bcujournos
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Since 2020 I've taken on @JudiciaryUK exposing #racism #misogyny & #bullying for @EasternEye ✊🏽 @becomeajudge wasting OUR money easterneye.biz/tribunal-bloc… 🤦🏽 I need help to fight for #journalism👇🏽instagram.com/p/DeRtPOLh0I1/ Please RT 🙏🏽 @pressgazette @lawsocgazette @legalhackette
Victory for Press Freedom as Tribunal Blocks JAC's £14,000 Cost Claim Against Journalist

Victory for Press Freedom as Tribunal Blocks JAC's £14,000 Cost Claim Against Journalist

Judges refuse to punish journalist who challenged judiciary reinforcing media’s duty to hold power to account

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Dylan Hayward
@DylanHaywardOct 20
Want to join the best team in local news? 🗞️ We're hiring a Local Democracy Reporter at LeicestershireLive! jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Rea…
Reach plc is looking for a Local Democracy Reporter - LeicestershireLive in Leicester, United...

Reach plc is looking for a Local Democracy Reporter - LeicestershireLive in Leicester, United...

From the state of roads, to local schools, to new recycling services, every one of us is affected by the decisions that councils make. You will be part of a team of 165 reporters working throughou...

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Patrick Healy@patrickhealynytOct 20
We're trying something new at @nytimes: "The Backstory," a newsletter digging into Times journalism and decision-making. We also talk to critics and skeptics of The Times in a segment called "Sound Off." You can read our first edition here: nytimes.com/2026/10/15/insid…
How We Reported on the Cornell Case

How We Reported on the Cornell Case

In our first edition of The Backstory, a new newsletter about Times journalism, we’re diving into coverage of a rape allegation and talking to a critic who says we’re not tough enough on Trump.

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The NUJ Birmingham & Coventry branch has passed a motion in support of colleagues at Reach following proposed cuts that would leave just six reporters to cover England's second city. Write to your MP to reject Reach redundancies using our template letter➡️ nuj.good.do/opposethereachcu…
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