centre for investigative journalism summer school
9-11 July
City University London
With keynote speakers Dr Ben Goldacre (author of Bad Science), P Sainath (Rural Affairs Editor for The Hindu, India) and David Leigh (Investigations Editor, The Guardian).
The cij summer school is now in its eighth year. It is the UK's only annual investigative journalism forum that offers hands-on training to journalists, researchers, charity workers and journalism students.
In response to concerns expressed by colleagues and senior journalists about false reports and conflicting studies in scientific, health and environmental journalism, this year's focus will be on science and investigating scientific claims.
This year the strand on science journalism will look at what lies behind the headlines, getting beyond the spin and evaluating the evidence. It aims to contribute to our understanding of health, climate and nuclear issues and the way they are currently being reported, to provide tools for sourcing arguments and counter-arguments, as well as evaluating both sides of debates.
There will also be sessions in:
private and public finance
business
politics
protecting sources
using the Freedom of Information Act
computer assisted reporting (CAR) techniques
advanced internet research including digital security and anonymity
fees
Group discounts available. The number of places is limited.
full price – £450
NUJ members – £300
students – £120 (we’re sorry that student places are currently booked up, but you can still fill in the form below to be added to the waiting list)
Unfortunately we are unable to offer concessionary rates other than to NUJ members and students.
bookings Book here using the online form. Then pay by cheque, google checkout or bank transfer. Your booking will be confirmed after the payment is received.
Cheques should be made payable to The Centre for Investigative Journalism and sent to:
Centre for Investigative Journalism (bookings)
Journalism and Publishing, City University London
Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB
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cancellations
Full refunds, minus a £15 handling fee, are offered for cancellations made a full calendar month - until 9 June - before the start of the event. No cancellations are offered after this date but places are transferable.
