Good Courses and Programmes Attract Good Students: It is not about saying ‘no’ to other institutions

An engaging but provocative article in the Guardian suggested that a woman's daughter said 'no' to Oxbridge institutions by choosing to join an innovative programme at Leeds University. I simply would like to suggest that her daughter did not reject the Oxbridge universities. Instead, she positively pursued a degree programme she found more attractive and … Continue reading Good Courses and Programmes Attract Good Students: It is not about saying ‘no’ to other institutions

The Values Added by Professional Journalists – and Collaboration with Academics

As a student of, and advocate for, digital citizens of the Fifth Estate, I have been seriously interested in journalism studies. So I welcomed the opportunity to attend a symposium organized by the School of Media and Communication at Leeds University by virtue of being a Visiting Professor at the School this year. It was … Continue reading The Values Added by Professional Journalists – and Collaboration with Academics

Visiting Leeds University and Jay G. Blumler

I had a short but pleasant visit to the School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds that provided me an opportunity to catch up with new and old colleagues. The School has made some brilliant new hires, such as Christopher Anderson. Chris is finishing his first year at Leeds with a new … Continue reading Visiting Leeds University and Jay G. Blumler