Event: June 30, 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
The Journalism Policy and Practice Research Group at the University of the West of England are hosting the second in a series of six seminars exploring the lack of ethnic diversity in the news media. Are there proportionately fewer BME applicants for jobs in journalism? If so, why? Is it because vocational and degree courses attract fewer BME students?
Or because they feel excluded by ‘informal’ recruitment practices that have traditionally favoured those who know the right people? If not, what is stopping them from being taken on? Should all journalism vacancies be publicly advertised? This seminar will examine these and related questions, consider what lessons might be drawn from the direct experience of media professionals, and identify new areas of research that might address the issues raised. Attendance is free, but places are limited so please book early.
Seminar location and details: Pierian Centre, St. Pauls, Bristol. Wednesday 30 June 2010.
10 am – 5 pm
For more information, directions and to book, visit: http://media.ncl.ac.uk/diversity
