15 October 2010

Reuters Editor-in-Chief: Think Like a Publisher

by Jennifer Jett (MJ 2011) Journalists must adapt to changes in the industry by providing more analysis and considering the needs of their audience, said David Schlesinger, Editor-in-Chief of Reuters News at Thomson Reuters. Schlesinger […]
15 October 2010

Oct 18-22: Media Tech Skills Workshops

The JMSC is offering students workshop modules to enhance their media skills during reading week. The classes are voluntary two-hour sessions for those who want to explore advanced features, or feel they need a quick […]
11 October 2010

Oct 15: Talk by Editor-in-Chief of Reuters News

David Schlesinger, the Editor-in-Chief of Reuters News at the information company, Thomson Reuters, will give a talk called “What in the world are you studying journalism for? Reflections on professionalism and relevancy in an age […]
11 October 2010

MJ Alumnus Appointed Social Media Editor at the SCMP

Yolanda Ma, a recent graduate of the Master of Journalism programme, has taken up the first ever position of Social Media Editor at the South China Morning Post. Ma has been working at the SCMP, […]
8 October 2010

Oct 14: Film and Talk – Jin Yan and Ruan Ling-Yu

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the births of Shanghai film stars Ruan Ling-Yu (阮玲玉) and Jin Yan (金焰), Dr. Richard J. Meyer will present excerpts from a restored film The Peach Girl (桃花泣血記), which stars them both, on October 14th at 4:30pm. Dr. Meyer teaches film history at Seattle University and Arizona State University and has also taught at the JMSC.
5 October 2010

‘Brave News Worlds’ International Press Institute Report

The International Press Institute, the world’s oldest global press freedom organisation, has published a report about the future of journalism and the implications on press freedom. Brave News Worlds features the contributions of 42 editors, reporters, […]