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Book review — Don’t Mention the War (Vicky Cosstick) by Allan LEONARD 5 March 2019 Don’t Mention the War is an e-book by Vicky Cosstick, published by ChangeAware in association with Northern Slant, that aims to explore aspects of legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland in a set of five chapters covering the peace process,... Continue Reading →
Stephen Nolan: Enhancing democratic debate in the era of fake news? by Allan LEONARD 26 February 2019 As part of their engagement programme, Queen’s University Belfast hosted a lecture by radio and television personality, Stephen Nolan, who was introduced by Ryan Feeney. Much of Nolan’s lecture was an autobiography of how he has developed his... Continue Reading →
Watching At the Feeding Frenzy: a fascinating video of a 1988 seminar on the role and responsiblities of #journalism media #factchecking Includes Geraldine FERRARO, Wendell PHILLIPPI, and Robert WALLACH @CSPAN https://www.c-span.org/video/?5539-1/feeding-frenzy
Not all news from DRC is depressing @soljourno @Guardian journalist wins Future of #Journalism Global Award https://www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-office/2019/jan/21/guardian-journalist-wins-future-of-journalism-global-award
I've just joined @The_Corres as a founding member. Join this movement for #unbreakingnews constructive/solutions/impact #journalism. Set your own membership rate https://thecorrespondent.com/?ref=801a4243
ARTICLE: #Bookreview: Bobby Sands by @YanMorvan #Ireland #NorthernIreland #TheTroubles #photojournalism #journalism @France24 @EveF24 @Visapourlimage @NYTimesphoto https://mrulster.com/2018/10/11/book-review-bobby-sands-by-yan-morvan/
Book review — Bobby Sands (Yan Morvan) by Allan LEONARD 11 October 2018 Sorj Chalandon ends his foreword with a question from Bobby Sands’ memorial card: “Will tomorrow be remembered?” He is with Bobby Sands, a photobook by Yan Morvan. https://youtu.be/20VVWz6XtVo It is said that a journalist creates the first draft of history, and Morvan’s... Continue Reading →
My write-up on an event re media trust and #journalism standards @factchecknet https://x.com/FactCheckNI/status/1049572908404826112
Earning trust “story by story”: Can we believe the media? The role of journalism in the digital age by Allan LEONARD 4 October 2018 Ulster University — along with the UK press regulatory body, Impress, and the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA) — jointly hosted a symposium event at its Belfast campus: “Can... Continue Reading →
The Lost Moment exhibition: The provocation of 1968 by Allan LEONARD 27 September 2018 In the year 1968, there were street protests and marches in Belfast, Berlin, Derry/Londonderry, Paris, Prague, Selma and beyond. Some of the most powerful captured images and video clips are on display at The Lost Moment exhibition at the Gallery of... Continue Reading →
Our intern Raquel did a great job reporting on our #sharedfuture. Grateful to @ESPAPlacements for their support. #peace #journalism matters! https://x.com/SharedFuture/status/1035575594006863872
We need to publish better quality #journalism #NorthernIreland. This motivates me. Hopefully you too #SharedFuture @SharedFuture https://youtu.be/QihDrQJtKys via @YouTube