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Roles, values and qualifications in transition

An initial data snapshot of post-secondary journalism educators in Canada and their perspectives on where journalism is going Continue Reading Roles, values and qualifications in transition

Journalism startups as networks in transition: The case of The Hoser

How Actor Network Theory helps us gain an understanding of the distinctive qualities of journalism startups Continue Reading Journalism startups as networks in transition: The case of The Hoser

Unpaid journalism internships: Education or exploitation?

A new survey of students, employers and schools points to overhauling unpaid internship programs Continue Reading Unpaid journalism internships: Education or exploitation?

A global study on pandemic-era news explores the gap between journalists’ ideals and realities

In Canada, media ranks second globally in amplifying the views and rights of citizens and echoes government a lot less than trust indicators suggest. But resources constrain watchdog journalism, a function reporters hold in high regard Continue Reading A global study on pandemic-era news explores the gap between journalists’ ideals and realities

From the classroom to the newsroom

A critical route to introduce AI in journalism education Continue Reading From the classroom to the newsroom

The case of two Calgary newspapers

What the merger of the Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun shows about journalists’ social identity Continue Reading The case of two Calgary newspapers

Welcome to Facts & Frictions Fall 2022

Journalists’ roles and values, newsroom mergers, AI in journalism education and COVID coverage are featured in the latest issue of Facts & Frictions Continue Reading Welcome to Facts & Frictions Fall 2022

The COVID years: Risk, reward and rethinking priorities 

What the rise of hate, a surge in government support and a relentless pandemic have meant for media in Canada Continue Reading The COVID years: Risk, reward and rethinking priorities 

At the gate of disaster

A case study on the promotion of climate science rejectionism by mainstream news outlets and e-commerce companies Continue Reading At the gate of disaster

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