Call for next generation of journalists to apply for Future News Worldwide 2017
Scottish Parliament will host the third international youth journalism conference
The British Council has issued a global call for the next generation of journalists to apply for a place at Future News Worldwide 2017, the international conference for youth journalism.
Supported by some of the world’s leading media organisations, including Reuters, Facebook and Google News Lab, the 2017 conference will take place in the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, on 6 and 7 July. Attendance at the conference is fully funded for all successful applicants, including travel to and from Edinburgh.
Now in its third year, Future News Worldwide 2017 will bring together 100 student journalists from across the globe for an intensive two-day journalism and media programme in Scotland’s capital, where they will have exclusive access to talks and training from some of the world’s most high-profile media figures. Alongside a programme of skills workshops, delegates will network with other aspiring and established journalists, building strong and lasting connections to the next generation of media leaders across the globe.
Jackie Killeen, Country Director of the British Council in Scotland, said: “This is an exceptional opportunity to learn directly from leading media figures about the craft of good journalism, and to gain a unique insight into the changing ways news is delivered. The global connections made at the conference will be invaluable to the students as they launch and progress their careers in international journalism”.
Future News Worldwide 2017 is a partnership programme between the British Council and some of the world’s leading media organisations: Reuters, CNN, BBC, Facebook, Google News Lab, The Economist, The Herald and Times, STV, as well as the Scottish Parliament and the UK Schools of Journalism.
The programme is open to undergraduate students aged 18-25 who are passionate about journalism in any form. Application is via the website www.britishcouncil.org/future-news-worldwide and closes on 28 February 2017.
“Future News Worldwide taught me that you don't have to be from a particular part of the world to be a great journalist; we can all improve journalism with access to the same knowledge” said Tiyamike Chirwa, Malawi, Future News Worldwide alumna. “It’s about broadening your knowledge, sharpening your skills and making connections with other young journalists from around the world”
For more information visit the website or contact FutureNewsWorldwide@britishcouncil.org.