Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Robert Picard, Professor of Media Economics, Jönköping University and Director of Research, RISJ, gives a talk for the 2011 Hilary term Seminar series.

Nick Robinson, BBC Political Editor and former deputy editor at On the Record, shares his insights on the art of reporting political news to broad audiences. He discusses how media influences public opinion and electoral outcomes, drawing on key moments from elections. Robinson critiques the challenges of maintaining impartiality in coalition politics and contrasts UK and US media traditions. He also explores the impact of the Fairness Doctrine, media polarization, and the evolving landscape of public policy, emphasizing the significance of fair reporting.

William Dutton, Oxford Internet Institute, gives a talk on the fourth estate, media research, and the globalised news world on the 4th November 2010.

David Butler, a renowned British political scientist famous for his elections expertise, and Baroness Margaret Jay, a former BBC producer and Butler's student, engage in an insightful dialogue. They reminisce about Butler's groundbreaking seminars that redefined media and politics, discussing the evolution of election coverage with the rise of technology. Butler shares fascinating election night stories, while Jay reflects on balancing neutrality in journalism. They delve into the changing class dynamics in British politics and the critical interplay between academia and real-world political practices.

A lecture delivered by Michael Schudson, author of the 2009 report of the same title, on the state of American journalism, The report proposes new steps to support quality public affairs reporting.