Civic Journalism Lab

What does local journalism look like in 2026? In the latest J-Lab podcast we speak with @jimwaterson about building London Centric after leaving The Guardian. We talk subscriptions, investigations and opportunities for young journalists. 🎧 Listen: soundcloud.com/civicjournalis…

📖 Making Magazines & zines | Thursday @ Newcastle Uni Thinking about starting a mag or zine? Join us for a panel + masterclass with: Thushara Chandrasiri (Darkus) Andy Wood (TQ Zine) Meg McWilliams (Radge) Rachel Childs (The Crack) Open to all: eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-magaz…

🔍 Free online masterclass — AI tools for journalists 📆 Wed 4 Feb, 4–6 pm (UK time) With tech & journalism expert @stokel Learn how AI can boost research, verification & storytelling. 🎓 Earn a digital badge! 📍 Register ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-tools-for…

The Salt Path became a publishing phenomenon. But what happens when a beloved memoir is put under investigative scrutiny? In our J-Lab podcast, we talk to @chloehadj of @ObserverUK about what her reporting tells us about storytelling, belief and truth. soundcloud.com/civicjournalis…

🎧 New J-Lab podcast. In Episode 44 we talk with investigative journalist @DaniGaravelli1 on reporting the deaths of young people in custody: ethics, accountability... and telling difficult stories with care. Listen here 👉 soundcloud.com/civicjournalis…

🚨 Tomorrow! 🚨 Join our free, online masterclass OSINT for Journalists with Giancarlo Fiorella, Director of Research & Training @Bellingcat. Learn how to verify images, geolocate evidence and more. 🗓 Wed 3 Dec | 📷 4–6 pm (UK) | Register here ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-source-…

📢 Want to learn or sharpen digital investigation skills? Register for our free online masterclass on OSINT for Journalists with Giancarlo Fiorella, Director of Research & Training at @Bellingcat. 🗓 Wed 3 Dec | ⏰ 4–6 pm (UK) | 💻 via Teams Register ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-source-…

🚨 Tomorrow! 🚨 Join our online masterclass YouTube for Journalists with BBC News Socials’ @Tash_Salmon 🎥 Learn how to grow your audience + make your stories stand out on YouTube. Sign up ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/1896219777399 #Journalism #YouTube

"Our greatest cultural asset" is how @danielstorey85 describes the football league pyramid after visiting all 92 Premier and EFL clubs in one season. Hear our conversation with The i Paper's chief football writer in the latest episode of the J-Lab podcast soundcloud.com/civicjournalis…

How are journalists using YouTube to reach new audiences, grow subscribers and tell powerful stories through long-form and short-form video? Register now for our latest free, online masterclass with @Tash_Salmon of BBC News Socials eventbrite.co.uk/e/youtube-for-…

@stokel Thanks Chris

I'm appearing at a @CivicJLab event on AI and journalism next Wednesday! Get your ticket to the online event here eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-journ…

What are journalists and news organisations doing to harness AI's benefits ...while mitigating its risks? Join us (for free) online on Wednesday 5th March as experts @aimeetwoee @_FelixSimon_ @sophiasgaler and @stokel help us understand eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-and-journ…

Learn how to use newsletter platforms such as Substack to reach new readers, build a loyal readership and generate revenue in our next, free online masterclass with investigative journalist @PeterKGeoghegan and football writer @henrywinter eventbrite.co.uk/e/newsletters-…

Join us today for a free masterclass on making TV documentaries, with award-winning, ex-BBC producer/researcher @emmawass now working with @CandourTV on a @Channel4 documentary about the police investigation into the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-tv-do…

Presentation by ⁦@bethanyusher⁩ on Journalism & Crime starts today’s session on this subject ⁦@UniofNewcastle⁩ ⁦@CivicJLab⁩

Our panelists include @bethanyusher @Sophie_Doughty @JoyYatesEditor @HayleyMortimer @MeganMmariehoff @SimonIanHobbs @BerwickBabs @DomPonsford

Still time to register for this afternoon's free event with reporters, podcasters, film-makers, commisioners and regulators about the importance and ethics of bringing true crime stories to light eventbrite.co.uk/e/crime-and-jo…

Our panelists include @bethanyusher @Sophie_Doughty @JoyYatesEditor @HayleyMortimer @ruthchitsa @MeganMmariehoff @SimonIanHobbs @BerwickBabs @DomPonsford

As our fascination with crime stories continues to grow, so too does the responsibility of the reporters, podcasters, film-makers and commisioners who bring these stories to light. Join us next Wednesday for a free afternoon of discussion eventbrite.co.uk/e/crime-and-jo…

How well do you think this general election campaign has been reported? Join us today for a free masterclass on reporting elections with media law and ethics expert @DBanksy eventbrite.co.uk/e/reporting-el…