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1 What should we expect from journalism in 2024? In this episode of Future of Journalism we discuss what the biggest trends are shaping journalism in 2024. Nic Newman, Federica Cherubini 18 Jan 2024
2 Digital News Report 2023. Episode 6: The importance of public service media for individuals and for society In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at how important news audiences feel public service media is, both for themselves and wider society. Richard Fletcher, Federica Cherubini 13 Jul 2023
3 Creative Commons Digital News Report 2023. Episode 5: News podcasts: who is listening and what formats are working? In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at the world of news podcasts and why they're popular with listeners and publishers. Federica Cherubini, Nic Newman 07 Jul 2023
4 Digital News Report 2023. Episode 4: Attitudes towards algorithms and their impact on news In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast series we explore people’s attitudes towards algorithmic selection of news and the correlation with attitudes towards editorial selection. Federica Cherubini, Richard Fletcher 28 Jun 2023
5 Digital News Report 2023. Episode 2: Sources and drivers of news media criticism In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at how people say they encounter criticism of the news media, who’s saying it and where, critical differences between countries and how age plays a part. Federica Cherubini, Craig T. Robertson 16 Jun 2023
6 Digital News Report 2023. Episode 1: What you need to know In this opening episode of our series, we’ll explore the key findings from our Digital News Report 2023, the most comprehensive study of news consumption worldwide. Nic Newman, Rasmus Nielsen, Federica Cherubini 12 Jun 2023
7 The Pandemic People: Fergus Walsh Journalist Fergus Walsh talks about covering disease outbreaks & his medical journalism career. Accuracy, fact-checking, and communicating complex scientific findings are important to him. He discusses this passion for reliable information with Sir Andrew Andrew Pollard, Fergus Walsh 19 May 2023
8 Authentic Leadership: Episode 3 - Authenticity and perseverance: "It became clear it wasn't about me" In this episode, we look at how one young woman leader found the courage to negotiate an array of challenges in the newsroom and how the stories we craft for ourselves can help us persevere through challenging times. Ramaa Sharma, Yvette Dimiri 19 May 2023
9 Authentic Leadership: Episode 2 - Authenticity and honesty: "It was a big moment for me to say that I was struggling" In this episode of our Authentic Leadership podcast we look at how newsroom environments can foster or hinder the search for authenticity. We explore the importance of finding allies and being honest with yourself on the journey. Ramaa Sharma, Anup Kaphle 15 May 2023
10 Creative Commons The work of the media during the Russian-Ukrainian war How the media in Ukraine transitioned to covering the war with the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion. Yaroslava Bukhta 12 May 2023
11 Authentic Leadership: Episode 1 - what does 'authenticity' mean? Discussing what authenticity means in the context of newsroom leadership, host Ramaa Sharma speaks to two experts with backgrounds in journalism, Ruchika Tulshyan and Stéphane Mayoux. Ramaa Sharma, Ruchika Tulshyan, Stéphane Mayoux 03 May 2023
12 What should we expect from journalism in 2023? In this episode of our podcast we speak with the author of a report tracking the fundamental trends shaping journalism in the year ahead. Federica Cherubini, Nic Newman 20 Jan 2023
13 Creative Commons Amplifying the voices of climate experts worldwide In this episode of Future of Journalism, we look at a project to improve climate coverage by making scientists and experts from overlooked regions more accessible. Diego Arguedas Ortiz, Ayesha Tandon, Eduardo Suárez 08 Nov 2022
14 Lights, camera, action - The commercial side of show biz On the final episode of Season 4, Grace Chou turns the recording table on Andreas Finzel to discuss why there’s no biz like showbiz. Grace Chou, Andreas Finzel 10 Aug 2022
15 How to improve climate change coverage. Ideas from three reporters around the world In this episode of our podcast, we speak to members of our Oxford Climate Journalism Network (OCJN) on their experience participating in the network. Elisângela Mendonça, Krixia Subingsubing, Ethan van Diemen, Diego Arguedas Ortiz 27 Jul 2022
16 Digital News Report 2022. Episode 7: Which journalists do people pay most attention to and why? In this episode we look at findings from our DNR22 on the types of journalists that people across six countries pay most attention to. Nic Newman, Federica Cherubini 25 Jul 2022
17 Digital News Report 2022. Episode 6: Have news audiences become more polarised over time? In this episode we look at findings from our DNR22 on news audience polarisation in four countries and whether there's been a shift since 2016. Federica Cherubini, Richard Fletcher 18 Jul 2022
18 Digital News Report 2022. Episode 5: Perceptions of media coverage of the war in Ukraine In this episode we look at findings from our DNR22 about how people are engaging with news coverage of the war in Ukraine. Federica Cherubini, Kirsten Eddy 08 Jul 2022
19 Digital News Report 2022. Episode 4: The role of email news in engagement and monetisation In this episode of our podcast we look at findings from our DNR22 around the enduring appeal of email newsletters to readers and news organisations. Nic Newman, Federica Cherubini 04 Jul 2022
20 Creative Commons Digital News Report 2022. Episode 3: How people access climate change news In this episode of our podcast we look at findings from our DNR22 on how people access news about climate change. Craig T. Robertson 27 Jun 2022
21 Creative Commons Navigating the stresses of the media and entertainment world Join us as we hear from Huw Allen, a current Oxford MBA student, previous film producer…and future media tycoon! Huw Allen, Bartek Ogonowski 23 Jun 2022
22 Creative Commons Digital News Report 2022. Episode 2: The news habits of younger audiences Listen to findings from our Digital News Report 2022 on how young people consume news. Federica Cherubini, Kirsten Eddy 20 Jun 2022
23 Book talk: 'Storylistening: Narrative Evidence and Public Reasoning' with Claire Craig & Sarah Dillon Claire Craig and Sarah Dillon discuss their new book. Claire Craig, Sarah Dillon 15 Jun 2022
24 Creative Commons Why class still matters in UK newsrooms In this episode of our podcast we look at how class divisions impact newsrooms and the journalism they produce. Caithlin Mercer, Robyn Vinter 25 May 2022
25 From COVID to cancer to GM crops: helping journalists understand science Fiona Fox of the Science Media Centre discusses how her organisation works to improve the relationship between scientists and journalists to ensure accurate, evidence-based information around topical scientific issues reaches the public. Fiona Fox, Rasmus Nielsen 09 May 2022
26 World Press Freedom Day from Chile to Kenya: why institutions and innovation matter On 3 May each year, the world marks Press Freedom Day to show support for journalists whose ability to report freely is curtailed through harassment and intimidation, physical and online threats, financial and legal pressures. Maurice Oniang'o, Meera Selva, Paula Molina 29 Apr 2022
27 Media, Communications, and Public Opinion in Tajikistan Irna Hofman (Oxford) Malik Kadirov (Media Analyst, Tajikistan) Salimjon Aioubov (Director of RFE/RL's Tajik Service) round table discussion Irna Hofman, Malik Kadirov, Salimjon Aioubov, Faisal Devji 03 Mar 2022
28 What should we expect for journalism in 2022? In this episode of Future of Journalism, we speak to the author of our recent annual Trends and Predictions report to see what is driving the news industry forward in the near term and what opportunities exist on the horizon. Federica Cherubini, Nic Newman 17 Jan 2022
29 How 2021 changed journalism In this episode of our Future of Journalism podcast we look at how events of 2021 and other trends in society and politics have affected how journalism is practised and consumed and how newsrooms are addressing these challenges. Eduardo Suárez, Rasmus Nielsen, Meera Selva, Federica Cherubini 17 Dec 2021
30 Why are women experts missing from the news media in Ghana? In this episode of our podcast, we explore how well women's voices are represented in the Ghanaian news media compared to those of men, based on a research project led by a prominent broadcaster and former Journalist Fellow at the Reuters Institute. Nana Ama Agyemang Asante, Eduardo Suárez 15 Nov 2021
31 How synergies can build a better culture across news organisations In this episode of our podcast we look at what makes a successful collaboration across international organisations and teams. Joshua Ogawa, Federica Cherubini 22 Oct 2021
32 What's the point of opinion journalism in the digital age? What's the role of opinion writing within journalism, including the place of opinion journalism, specifically in the news media, in a world where many of us have many ways of expressing our opinions and reading other’s opinions, including on social media? Rasmus Nielsen, Karen Attiah 11 Oct 2021
33 How journalists can better cover the climate crisis In this episode of our Future of Journalism podcast, we look at the news media's role in covering the climate crisis. Wolfgang Blau, Meera Selva 27 Sep 2021
34 Digital News Report 2021. Episode 5. How do people think about the financing of the commercial news media? This episode looks at public understanding of the financial pressures that the news media is under, how much they are concerned about it, and what they think should be done. Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Richard Fletcher, Federica Cherubini 19 Jul 2021
35 Digital News Report 2021. Episode 4: Local news unbundled: where audience value still lies This episode focuses on how people engage with local news, and the sources of information, including local news outlets, social media and others, that news audiences use for various topics. Federica Cherubini, Anne Schulz 12 Jul 2021
36 Digital News Report 2021. Episode 3: Perceptions of fair news coverage among different groups This episode focuses on findings around perceptions of fairness among different groups including demographic characteristics and political leaning. Federica Cherubini, Richard Fletcher 05 Jul 2021
37 Digital News Report 2021. Episode 2: How and why do consumers access news on social media? This episode focuses on how people get news about climate change and how this differs across different countries, age brackets and attitudes towards the issue. Simge Andi, Federica Cherubini 28 Jun 2021
38 How to use metrics to understand your audience and sell subscriptions In this podcast we look at how one of the world's leading newsrooms uses data to inform various steps of the newsmaking process in order to engage with audiences and drive subscriptions. Sophie Ho, Federica Cherubini 03 Jun 2021
39 Diversity of voices in journalism In this episode of our 'Future of Journalism' podcast, we speak to Nikki Usher about journalism's challenges around equity, diversity and sustainability Nikki Usher 13 Apr 2021
40 How can we amplify women's voices in journalism? In this episode we speak to to three women journalists from Kyrgyzstan, India and Indonesia discuss female representation in the news media, why they got into journalism, and how to ensure women’s voices and interests are heard. Meera Selva, Bermet Talant, Ipsita Chakravarty, Christine Franciska 04 Mar 2021
41 How to build a successful value-driven membership model In this episode of our 'Future of Journalism' podcast, we look at the values that drive a thriving membership model at an Argentinean news site Federica Cherubini, Chani Guyot 26 Feb 2021
42 Silences Silences explores what we mean by silence and what silence means to us. Interweaving silences, sounds and voices, it reveals the rich pleasures and mysteries of experiences without noises or words. Kate McLoughlin, Ariane Jeßulat, Sylee Gore, Thorsten Weigelt 11 Feb 2021
43 What should we expect for journalism in 2021? In this episode of our podcast we delve into our survey of 234 digital leaders in 43 countries to look at the major trends that will influence journalism in the year ahead. Frederica Cherubini, Nic Newman 21 Jan 2021
44 Should platforms have the power to ban leaders like Donald Trump? Following the suspension or barring of Donald Trump by many of the largest social media and tech platforms, after his supporters stormed the Capitol building in January 2021, we explore the issues surrounding these decisions. Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Nikhil Pahwa 15 Jan 2021
45 How 2020 changed journalism In this final Future of Journalism podcast of the year, members of our senior leadership team reflect on this momentous year for journalism and what we can perhaps look forward to next year Eduardo Suárez, Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Meera Selva, Federica Cherubini 18 Dec 2020
46 How premium lifestyle journalism sells subscriptions Journalists from some of Scandinavia's leading news publishers discuss their organisations' premium news strategies, the value of lifestyle news and the false dichotomy of hard/soft news, and the role of gender. Meera Selva, Jenni Kangasniemi, Evelyn Jones 10 Dec 2020
47 What drives trust in news and what can be done to rebuild it Two authors of the first report from our Trust in News Project discuss how partisanship, transparency and other factors may contribute to trust in news, and what outstanding questions need exploring. Frederica Cherubini, Camila Mont Alverne, Benjamin Toff 10 Dec 2020
48 Alan Rusbridger discusses his new book and how to rebuild trust in news In a chat with Rasmus Nielsen, Alan Rusbridger, former Editor-in-Chief of the Guardian, argues journalists should be more transparent and rethink their relationship with their audience Alan Rusbridger, Rasmus Kleis Nielsen 04 Dec 2020
49 The impact of COVID-19 on daily news podcasts Author of a new report into the trends around news podcasts during the COVID-19 pandemic Nic Newman discusses his findings. How successful are these podcasts? What different formats exist? What do news outlets need to consider? Frederica Cherubini, Nic Newman 30 Nov 2020
50 How 2020 is changing newsrooms around the world Rasmus Nielsen speaks to Federica Cherubini about her report looking at the central challenges facing news organisations in 2020 according to a survey of 136 newsroom leaders from around the world Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Frederica Cherubini 09 Nov 2020
51 Who are most vulnerable to misinformation about the pandemic Federica Cherubini speaks with Rasmus Nielsen and Richard Fletcher, two of the authors of a recent report about the coronavirus communication crisis in the UK. Frederica Cherubini, Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Richard Fletcher 27 Oct 2020
52 Digital News Report 2020. Episode 5: How People Access News about Climate Change This episode focuses on the how people get news about climate change and how this differs across different countries, age brackets and attitudes towards the issue. Frederica Cherubini, Simge Andi 10 Jul 2020
53 Digital News Report 2020. Episode 6. How should journalists cover politics? In this episode we look at what people think when it comes to the news media covering politics. Frederica Cherubini, Richard Fletcher 25 Jun 2020
54 Digital News Report 2020. Episode 4. Newsletters and podcasts: how to create news habits in your audience In this episode we look at ongoing changes to news habits and how outlets can reach and engage audiences to develop sustainable news habits. Frederica Cherubini, Nic Newman 25 Jun 2020
55 Digital News Report 2020. Episode 3: Who will pay for the news? This episode focuses on the public's willingness to pay for news, what motivates them and what could persuade them. Frederica Cherubini, Richard Fletcher 25 Jun 2020
56 Digital News Report 2020. Episode 2: The future of local news Authors of the Digital News Report, the most comprehensive study of news consumption trends worldwide, discuss the key findings from this year's report. This episode focuses on our findings on the state and future of local news. Federica Cherubini, Anne Schulz 15 Jun 2020
57 Digital News Report 2020. Episode 1: What you need to know Authors of the Digital News Report, the most comprehensive study of news consumption trends worldwide, discuss the key findings from this year's report Federica Cherubini, Nic Newman, Rasmus Kleis Nielsen 15 Jun 2020
58 A new wave: female editors and new audiences Meera Selva and Simge Andi of the Reuters Institute discuss the implications of their research on the numbers of women leading newsrooms around the world Meera Selva, Simge Andi 16 Mar 2020
59 Political gossip and how it drives everything Political writer Marie Le Conte on how Westminster gossip is intrinsic to politics reporting Marie Le Conte 11 Mar 2020
60 Misinformation and propaganda wars in Ukraine and Russia Maryana Drach, RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service director, and Gulmira Amangalieva, reporter at Freenews-Volga, Russia outine the threats to journalism in their countries. Maryana Drach, Gulmira Amangalieva 14 Feb 2020
61 Leading Digital Transformation Inga Thordar, Execuive Editor of CNN Digital International, talks about her career and her championing of digital news output at one of the world's leading news outlets. Inga Thordar 31 Jan 2020
62 The truth behind filter bubbles Is the concern around filter bubbles in news use warranted? Richard Fletcher outlines the evidence. Richard Fletcher 24 Jan 2020
63 Putting the audience at the heart of journalism Federica Cherubini, Engagement Manager at Hearken, on tried and tested methods of audience engagement in journalism Federica Cherubini 04 Dec 2019
64 Virtual Reality News: the post-hype reality in 2019 Zillah Watson, Commissioning Editor of the BBC's VR Hub discusses the potential for engaging news audiences through virtual reality Zillah Watson 22 Nov 2019
65 The 50:50 Project: increasing women's representation in the BBC's journalism Ros Atkins of BBC News talks about how the 50:50 project led to a significant increase in the number of women appearing across the BBC's journalism. Ros Atkins 11 Nov 2019
66 The State of Journalism Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4 Dorothy Byrne 05 Nov 2019
67 Twelve years to climate disaster? The IPCC’s 2018 Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C broke into the public consciousness through media reporting that we only had twelve years to limit climate change catastrophe.   Peter Millican, James Painter, Myles Allen, Helen Johnson 28 Oct 2019
68 From victims to suspects - representations of Muslim women Dr Shakira Hussein is a writer and researcher at the University of Melbourne's National Centre for Excellence in Islamic Studies. In this talk she looks at how Muslim women are represented in the media from Australia to the UK. Shakira Hussein 29 Apr 2019
69 Should the state pay for journalism? Polly Curtis considers how journalism has become unsustainable and what role the state should play in making it widely available Polly Curtis 05 Mar 2019
70 Diving Deep. Slow News and Reader Engagement Chris Cook of 'slow news' start-up Tortoise on providing an alternative to the 24/7 news cycle Chris Cook 18 Feb 2019
71 Short and strong: Making the Economist Espresso Lane Greene, language columnist and editor of the Economist's daily briefing, Espresso, on creating the ultra-concise news app and email Lane Greene 05 Feb 2019
72 Networked solidarity in the age of Trump Gina Neff of the Oxford Internet Institute, and author of book 'Trump and the Media', discusses the fracturing of society's bonds and the media's role in creating networks of solidarity. Gina Neff 20 Nov 2018
73 Transformations in news organisations Anita Zielina, former Chief Product Officer of the Austrian Neue Zürcher Zeitung Media Group, and Visiting Fellow at the Reuters Institute, talks about how to implement change in news organisations. Anita Zielina 08 Nov 2018
74 Breaking News: The Remaking of Journalism Alan Rusbridger, former editor of the Guardian, talks about the newspaper industry, what makes good journalism, the role of social media and tech giants and the future of journalism. Alan Rusbridger 02 Nov 2018
75 Creative Commons Protecting whistleblowers and sources in the digital age Julie Posetti, Senior Research Fellow at the Reuters Institute, talks about the threats to journalists using confidential sources, and practical steps and evolving frameworks to protect journalists and whistleblowers. Julie Posetti 18 Oct 2018
76 Arab Media in the New Age George Hawatmeh (Jordan Radio and Television Corporation) gives a public lecture on Arab media in the new age. Chaired buy Philip Robins (St Antony's College). George Hawatmeh 01 Jun 2018
77 In pursuit of repertoires of news consumption. Analysing how people use news media in everyday life Kim Schroder gives the Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series. Kim Schroder 01 Jun 2018
78 Reporting The World Roula Khalaf, deputy editor, The Financial Times, gives a talk for the Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series. Roula Khalaf 27 Apr 2018
79 Creative Commons Resisting moralisation in health promotion A seminar by Rebecca Brown (University of Oxford) Rebecca Brown 13 Mar 2018
80 Creative Commons Not your good fatty: how fat activists disrupt using Web 2.0 A seminar by Cat Pausé (Massey University, New Zealand) Cat Pausé 13 Mar 2018
81 Creative Commons Anorexia, care and comfort A presentation by Anna Lavis (Goldsmiths, London) for the UBVO Obesity, eating disorders and the media workshop in November 2017 Anna Lavis 13 Mar 2018
82 Creative Commons The discursive regulation of 'too fat' and 'too thin' bodies A presentation by Helen Malson (University of the West of England) for the UBVO Obesity, eating disorders and the media workshop in November 2017 Helen Malson 13 Mar 2018
83 Creative Commons Obesity in the US media, 1999-2010 A presentation by Natalie Boero (College of Social Sciences, San Jose, California) for the UBVO Obesity, eating disorders and the media workshop in November 2017 Natalie Boero 13 Mar 2018
84 Creative Commons Completing contemporary discourses of obesity A presentation by Helene Shugart (University of Utah) for the UBVO Obesity, eating disorders and the media workshop in November 2017 Helene Shugart 13 Mar 2018
85 Creative Commons Analytic approaches to media representations A presentation by David Zeitlyn (University of Oxford) for the UBVO Obesity, eating disorders and the media workshop in November 2017 David Zeitlyn 13 Mar 2018
86 Creative Commons Text mining techniques A presentation by John McNaught (Deputy Director of the National Centre for Text Mining) for the UBVO Obesity, eating disorders and the media workshop in November 2017 John McNaught 13 Mar 2018
87 Creative Commons Dangerous engagements? Exploring pro-anorexia websites and in the media A presentation by Anna Lavis (Goldsmiths, London) for the UBVO Obesity, eating disorders and the media workshop in November 2017 Anna Lavis 13 Mar 2018
88 Creative Commons Creative Media Lecture 02 In the second lecture, Stig Abell discusses the future of modern and social journalism. Stig Abell 12 Mar 2018
89 Creative Commons Listening to the News Audience - What's Missing from Obesity News? A seminar by Catriona Bonfiglioli, a senior lecturer in Media Studies at the University of Sydney, Australia Catriona Bonfiglioli 28 Feb 2018
90 Creative Commons There are many roads to power – How to build a career in journalism Alexandra Borchardt, Director of strategic development, RISJ, gives a talk for the Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series. Alexandra Borchardt 27 Feb 2018
91 Creative Commons Journalism and the Underworld Antonio Sampaio, research associate for security and development, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), gives a talk for the Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series. Antonio Sampaio 16 Feb 2018
92 Mediatising religious education: BBC radio and television for children and schools, c.1920s-1970s Professor Stephen G Parker, University of Worcester, gives a talk for the public seminar series hosted by Department of Education's Philosophy, Religion and Education Forum. Stephen Parker 11 Dec 2017
93 Under pressure: the global decline in media freedom Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive, Index on Censorship gives a talk for The Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series. Jodie Ginsberg 01 Dec 2017
94 Creative Commons What's happening to our media The Reuters Institute's Director of Research, Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, gives the first seminar of our 'The Business and Practice of Journalism' series for Michaelmas Term, 2017. Rasmus Kleis Nielsen 13 Oct 2017
95 Creative Commons Terra Foundation Lectures in American Art 2017: Picturing a Nation: (2) Buried Treasure: America’s Great Book Illustrator Howard Pyle and the Silver Screen Professor David Lubin gives his second Terra Lecture in American Art on Howard Pyle’s illustrations of Robin Hood and pirates and their representation in movies. David M. Lubin 28 Jun 2017
96 Creative Commons The Optician of Lampedusa – opening the world’s eyes to the human story behind mass migration Emma Jane Kirby, BBC correspondent and author of the ‘Optician of Lampedusa’ gives a talk for the Reuters Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series. Introduction by James Painter. Emma Jane Kirby 05 Jun 2017
97 A conversation with Stig Abell A conversation with Stig Abell (Editor, Times Literary Supplement) and the members of the Ertegun House community, led by Ertegun House Director, Professor Rhodri Lewis. Stig Abell 24 May 2017
98 Women on Air – where are the experts? Suzanne Franks, professor of journalism, City University, London, gives a talk for The Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series. Introduction by Richard Sambrook. Suzanne Franks 11 May 2017
99 Creative Commons The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy: the polarized media landscape in Syria Rima Marrouch, freelance journalist for Reuters, BBC, CBS, and Al Jazeera, gives a talk for the Reuters Seminar Series, Introduction by Richard Sambrook. Please note, that there are videos within this presentation which may sound distorted. Rima Marrouch 28 Apr 2017
100 Creative Commons Investigative journalism in the age of social news Tom Warren, investigations correspondent, BuzzFeed UK gives a talk for the Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series. Introduction by Richard Sambrook. Tom Warren 10 Mar 2017