POLIS

Polis Conference: Reporting the World

Thanks to everyone who attended our third annual POLIS Conference. The event saw hundres of students, academics and professionals come together to share their knowledge and expertise in the field of journalism.

Watch this space for videos, pictures and other resources from the event.  

For reports on select sessions, click here|.

POLIS Summer School 2012: The Role of the News Media in the Modern World.

After a year characterised by revolution, civil violence, and scandal, POLIS have revamped its Summer School to reflect the dramatic developments seen within global news media.

The course will explore the politics, ethical implications and practicalities of new media. Expect to engage in critical discussion of these problematic issues with POLIS Director Charlie Beckett, LSE Senior Lecturers of Media and Communications as well as several industry professionals.

  For more information about the course, click here|.

Readers and the Digital Future

Director of POLIS Charlie Beckett contributed to the Guardian earlier this week with an article discussing contemporary readers and their role as a resource in the digital age.

 For the full article, click here|.