Each week on the XCity Plus Podcast, deputy online editor Charlotte Davey interviews women who work in online journalism. Spanning topics such as campaign journalism and the representation of Women of Colour, the podcast seeks to explore how women are carving out their own platforms online. This week, the XCity
The best secret writing spots for journalists in London
Finding an ideal place to write in London is like searching for the perfect partner. They must provide an oasis away from the inner city chaos, make excellent coffee and be visually stimulating (like George Clooney in the Nespresso ad). For a freelancer, there’s nothing worse than being stuck in
City staff shed light on Africa’s media image
Two members of City’s journalism department played instrumental roles in co-editing the most comprehensive examination of Africa’s media landscape in nearly 20 years. Dr Mel Bunce and Professor Suzanne Franks, along with Dr Chris Paterson of the University of Leeds, collaborated with journalists, media experts and academics to publish Africa’s
Video: City Journalism Department 40th Anniversary
About 400 City students, staff and alumni celebrated the 40th anniversary of City’s Department of Journalism at a sold-out party held at Drapers’ Hall in central London earlier this month. The party attracted high-profile City graduates, including Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan and BBC News economics editor Kamal Ahmed. Murnaghan