‘Like fiction — except it’s true’: Exploring Bill Reynolds’ philosophy of literary journalism
By Ben Cohen Smack in the middle of fiction and nonfiction is literary journalism, a style that employs narrative techniques to report […]
My double life: Journalists who also write fiction and poetry
By Ben Cohen Are fiction and journalism compatible? Can a journalist also be a fiction writer or poet? My Double Life: Journalists […]
WATCH – Ryan McMahon: The 2019 Atkinson Lecture
Watch the 2019 Atkinson Lecture from Ryan McMahon, “We become the stories we tell ourselves: Indigenous realities in media today.” Ryan […]
Under the Nazis’ Thumb: A lunch and learn
How the world’s biggest news agency struggled (and sometimes failed) to cover news from Hitler’s Germany. In this presentation, based on original […]
Lunch, learn and meditate with Ann Rauhala
It’s March. You’re stressed. Take a pause to try mindfulness meditation and learn about research into its benefits for journalists and journalism […]
Université Laval’s Colette Brin brings digital news research to Ryerson
By Ben Cohen After working at Ryerson for most of February, visiting professor Colette Brin is gearing up for a talk on […]
Lunch and Learn: Understanding News Users
The Ryerson Journalism Research Centre is excited to present this talk by visiting scholar, Colette Brin. Understanding News Users: Rebuilding journalism from […]
From the Page to the Stage: Creating Live Journalism
By Benjamin Cohen Imagine the smell of barbeque filling a theatre as you listen to descriptions of the South Korean dog meat […]
WATCH: JHR Emerging Voices panel
Journalists for Human Rights recently published Emerging Voices, a report from JHR’s Indigenous Reporters Program. Their goal was, “to have a better […]
Lunch and Learn with Jack Jamieson
Bridging the open Web and platforms: Alternative social media alongside the corporate Web. When: Wednesday, January 30 @ 1 p.m. Where: The […]
Grads Gab bridges gaps
By Ben Cohen A new event series intended to foster interdisciplinary discourse had its inaugural session last month. Weaving together clinical psychology […]
WATCH: Opening the Opinion Page panel
On November 30, the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre hosted “Opening the Opinion Page,” a panel exploring the role and relevance of editorials […]
New Ryerson research space will prompt ‘serendipitous moments,’ says Catalyst director
Dozens of students, professors and professionals packed a new research hub at Ryerson last month for “Rubix,” the Faculty of Communication and […]
Turning a Magazine Feature into a Live Performance
A Stitched Focus Group event co-hosted by the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre Time: Thursday, December 13, 7-9 p.m. Location: Room 223, Rogers Communications […]
The Grads Gab: Session 1
Ryerson grad students are doing some very cool work. But how often do you talk to peers in other faculties? The Grads […]
Info session about journalism ethics program
Upcoming information session: Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics Tuesday, October 30 at 4:10 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Room […]
Join us for our first Lunch and Learn!
The RJRC invites you to the first of its Lunch and Learn series on Thursday, October 25 at 12 p.m. Bring your lunch and learn about some compelling new journalism research! […]
Collaboration, student journalism key to investigative reporting’s survival
By Rhianna Jackson-Kelso As funding and resources dwindle, the future of investigative journalism in Canada rests in the hands of student journalists, […]
RJRC’s new academic director plans to build bridges between academics, journalists, public
By ALLISON RIDGWAY Staff reporter July 20, 2018 Joyce Smith, a researcher and associate professor at the Ryerson School of Journalism (RSJ), […]
RJRC’s new multimedia journal examines the many facets of local news
By ALLISON RIDGWAY Staff reporter July 19, 2018 The relationship between local charities and news, an app that tracks the diversity of […]
We shouldn’t allow online hate to silence diverse voices
Nicole Brumley Special to the RJRC May 1, 2018 As a student journalist, I’ve been afforded the protection of speaking to a […]
Understanding the publication is key to successful freelance pitches
By AMANDA POPE Staff Reporter April 25, 2018 Tone-deaf pitches and failing to do adequate research on the publication are the biggest […]
Conference offers survival tips for journalists dealing with sexual harassment
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter April 18, 2018 Journalists who are sexually harassed by sources, on social media or in their newsrooms […]
Digital News Innovation Challenge finalists range from supporting local news to AI-content analytics
By AMANDA POPE April 17, 2018 A news outlet providing sports coverage tailored to a female audience and a pop-up journalism site […]
Early reporting on AIDS offers lessons for covering future health crises, new study suggests
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter April 13, 2018 Gay men living with HIV/AIDS were underrepresented and often portrayed in a negative light […]
How Ottawa should spend its $50 million to support local news
By APRIL LINDGREN Founding Director, RJRC This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. April 13, 2018 Who […]
When it comes to data-driven journalism, less is often more
By RHIANNA JACKSON-KELSO Special to the RJRC April 9, 2018 Data journalists are rethinking how they present data-driven stories as it becomes […]
Precarious employment for freelancers affects diversity of voices
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter April 8, 2018 The uncertainty and insecurity of the freelance life has major consequences including the elimination […]
Fashion writers should beware of unconscious gender biases
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter April 3, 2018 Journalists who write about fashion must constantly test themselves for unconscious biases that shape […]
Digital News Innovation Challenge receives 70 applications
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter March 26, 2018 The Digital News Innovation Challenge has attracted 70 proposals from teams hoping to receive […]
Full coverage: One student’s reflection on the need for diverse voices in journalism
By ADJANI N. TOUSSOM Special to the RJRC March 5, 2018 White, white, white, white, white. I closed my eyes, shook my […]
CBC’s Carol Off discusses the ethics of source relationships at 2018 Atkinson Lecture
Feb. 28, 2018 By STEFANIE PHILLIPS Special to the RJRC First published on RSJ website After the cameras are turned off and […]
Journalists must change with the times when covering disability issues, advocates urge
Feb. 21, 2018 By RHIANNA JACKSON-KELSO Special to the RJRC News coverage of people with disabilities tends to rely on tired clichés […]
Carol Off to discuss relationship between reporters and sources at Ryerson University
Feb. 12, 2018 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter CBC journalist and As It Happens host Carol Off will explore the relationship between […]
Innovative ideas to solve media challenges discussed at launch of Digital News Innovation Challenge
Feb. 5, 2018 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter A website to help children understand the news, a mobile platform that provides newsrooms […]
New survey investigates state of smaller-market newspapers in Canada
Feb. 2, 2018 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter A new online survey is asking Canadian journalists working for newspapers with a print […]
New study examines meditation as tool for anxious student journalists
Feb. 1, 2018 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter Ryerson journalism students are participating in a study investigating whether mindfulness and meditation can […]
Rebuilding public trust in journalism must start at the local level, CJR editor says
January 30, 2018 By RHIANNA JACKSON-KELSO Staff reporter The breakdown of trust between journalists and the public is due in large part […]
Rye journalism prof works with Latin Americans on mental health news coverage
January 30, 2018 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter Ryerson journalism professor Gavin Adamson is part of a team that will be sharing […]
After the deal: How are Canadian newsrooms faring as the pace of concentration accelerates?
January 30, 2018 This is one of a series of features, news articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no […]
Strong storytelling is central to quality journalism, says CTV producer
January 26, 2018 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter The technology available to journalists is constantly evolving, but the need for strong storytelling […]
Ryerson journalism prof supporting journalism innovation in South Africa
Jan. 24, 2017 By AMANDA POPE Staff Reporter A South African news wire service that links community radio journalists with mainstream […]
Ryerson master of journalism grad receives 25K grant to write book on local news
Jan. 23, 2017 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter A recent graduate from Ryerson’s master of journalism program has received a $25,000 Canada […]
Q-and-a on FOI requests with freedom of information expert Ken Rubin
Jan. 16, 2017 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter Ken Rubin, an Ottawa-based expert on Canada’s access and privacy laws, has spent 50 […]
Documentary to highlight 2017 Worlds of Journalism study results of Canadian journalists as ‘detached watchdogs’
Jan. 8, 2017 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter Scholarly research that explores how Canadian journalists view their role in society will be […]
Facebook Journalism Project, DMZ and Ryerson School of Journalism partner to launch ‘Digital News Innovation Challenge’
Dec. 13, 2017 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter Five Canadian journalism entrepreneurs will each receive up to $100,000 in seed money for […]
Victims of natural disasters must be dealt with respectfully: NYT Canada bureau chief
Dec. 5, 2017 By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter Reporters who fly in to cover natural disasters must report on people suffering the […]
Reporter’s new book examines seven deaths of Indigenous youth in Thunder Bay
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter Toronto Star reporter Tanya Talaga went to Thunder Bay, Ont. to write about why Indigenous people don’t […]
Going undercover justified by compelling public interest: Star investigative reporter
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter Undercover work by journalists is justified only if there’s a compelling public interest and no other way […]
Middle East-based freelancer discusses new documentary “Freelancer on the Front Lines”
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter The room was silent as freelance journalist Jesse Rosenfeld described the horror of seeing a truck filled […]
Panelists urge aspiring freelancers to push for decent pay
By MADDIE BINNING Special to the RJRC Freelance journalists starting out in the business should be wary of working for exposure instead […]
Reporting on religion must go beyond war and conflict, says researcher
By ATARA SHIELDS Special to the RJRC Journalists’ tendency to report on religion in the context of war and conflict means society […]
Beat journalism key to better reporting on extremist groups, experts say
By MADDIE BINNING Special to the RJRC Journalists reporting on extremist groups need to arm themselves with knowledge as neo-Nazi and terrorist […]
NYT Canadian photo archive a rich resource for journalism researchers
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter The 25,000 New York Times news photographs of Canada now archived in the Ryerson Image Centre represent […]
Panelists: Media needs to give advocates of marginalized communities a voice
By AMANDA POPE Staff reporter Mainstream newsrooms need to diversify coverage produced by “male and pale” newsrooms by giving activists the opportunity […]
Putting Canadian politics on the map with ethnic media
This is one of a series of features, news articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad […]
Does the public have the right to know? How differing police practices on naming crime victims can affect reporting
This is one of a series of features, news articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad […]
The power of place: When “local” is more than a catchphrase
This is one of a series of features, news articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad […]
Research shows that local news reporters are working harder than ever – and they’re loving it
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
Listening to community members essential, say Indigenous journalists sharing industry experiences at local news conference
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
How crime reporting ethics shift through cultures
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
News health bolstered by local collaborations, expert’s work shows
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
Funding for community media is disappearing, experts say
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
Muslim communities are telling new stories to break old stereotypes, say panelists
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
Local news is forever changed – and that’s okay, say researchers
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
Collaborations between newsrooms and universities can help fill local news gaps
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
Journalists became humanitarians during the 2014 Ebola outbreak, researcher says
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
When rural newspapers fall prey to predatory ownership, local content goes fast
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
Online access to archived pages on the Internet Archive uncertain for researchers
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
Researchers urge journalists to examine who gets quoted in news sources
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
Local news important for connecting community members, say panelists
This is one of a series of articles and videos on the June 2017 conference “Is no local news bad news? Local […]
New book shows that press freedom in Canada is not a done deal
By JASMINE BALA Staff reporter Threats to press freedom are actually threats to the public’s right to know, says the co-editor of […]
Finding cyber security in the Trump era
By SUNDAY AKEN Special to the RJRC Border crossings are “legal limbos” where basic rights are virtually non-existent, journalist and Ryerson School of […]
Investigative journalism essential to exposing deception, says “All Governments Lie” producer
By JASMINE BALA Staff reporter Journalists shouldn’t worry about being branded activists because they are in fact “activists for truth,” says Emmy […]
Journalists in Mexico are risking their lives to do their job
By JASMINE BALA Staff reporter Mexico’s drug cartels are making full use of cyberspace to mount a campaign of intimidation targeting the […]
Journalism more important now than ever, say RSJ teach-in speakers
By JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter Journalism matters now more than ever, the media director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association told journalism […]
Audience engagement efforts aren’t new – they’re just different these days, sociology professor argues
By JASMINE BALA Staff reporter Building audience engagement has long been a newsroom preoccupation, only today it involves Instagram and Facebook, while […]
Understanding history and who wields power central to effective political coverage of Indigenous communities
By JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter Indigenous people want their leaders held accountable, but journalists should be cautious about perpetuating negative stereotypes, Ryerson […]
News needs of smaller communities require special attention, researcher says
By STEPH WECHSLER Special to the RJRC The ongoing discussion about the state of Canadian news media tends to overlook what’s happening […]
Global News Social Media Editor: Complex stories should be packaged in way that connects with audience
By JASMINE BALA Staff reporter While newsrooms benefit from online analytics that help journalists understand what audiences want and how to package […]
Canadian journalists can learn a lot from the US media’s Trump coverage, says Toronto Star’s Washington correspondent
By MICHAEL OTT Special to the RJRC The loss of trust between the media and audiences that has characterised the Donald Trump […]
Toronto conference will explore local news woes and solutions
By JASMINE BALA Staff reporter Scholars, journalists and educators from around the world will gather in Toronto this spring to discuss the […]
BuzzFeed media editor: Most fake news creators are financially driven
BY JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter Most fake news creators are doing it for the money rather than for ideological reasons, a leading […]
Canadian news consumers unaware of financial strain on the industry
By STEPH WECHSLER Special to the RJRC Although Canadians value journalism and believe it is essential to a well-functioning democracy, they don’t […]
Journalism Ethics 101 in China
By ANNE MCNEILLY Reprinted with permission from the Centre for Free Expression Teaching a news “ethics” course in the fledgling journalism program […]
Toronto Star’s Daniel Dale to discuss what Canadian journalists can learn from the American election
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Canadian youth use social media as gateway to mainstream media, new study finds
By JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter While most Canadian millennials get their first taste of news via Facebook posts, Twitter shares and other […]
Journalists grapple with online unpublishing and the “right to be forgotten”
By JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter The European Court of Justice’s 2014 ruling on the “right to be forgotten” (RTBF) doesn’t just affect […]
Enabling people with mental illness to make films could challenge media stereotypes, say researchers
By ALLISON RIDGWAY Staff Reporter Three Canadian researchers are giving people who’ve experienced mental illnesses the resources and training to make their […]
Indigenous stories are mainstream stories, say panellists
By JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter When Indigenous people share their stories with journalists, it is a part of the reconciliation process and […]
Canada’s criminal libel laws threaten free speech, says Ryerson journalism professor
By MAIJA KAPPLER Special to the RJRC An archaic Canadian law against criminal libel is being used with increasing frequency to shut […]
Join us to hear about research into local news poverty
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Suburban and rural communities underserved by local media, new election research suggests
By JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter The amount of news available about local contests for member of Parliament during the 2015 federal election […]
Secret Life: Kevin Donovan on the Jian Ghomeshi investigation
By JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter Transparency is key in earning public trust and that is why journalist Kevin Donovan says he’s tried […]
Upcoming screening of films created by consumers of mental health services
Join RADAR Mental Health for a reception and free screening of short films, made by consumer/survivors, exploring issues surrounding mental illness. There […]
Updated rules for language, terms for marginalized communities being discussed for new edition of Canadian Press Stylebook
By ALLISON RIDGWAY and ANIA BESSONOV Staff Reporters The Canadian Press (CP) is discussing how to update its stylebook to reflect changing […]
Writing “Brown”: Kamal Al-Solaylee discusses reporting, researching his Governor General’s Award-nominated new book
BY JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter Journalists need to think of the bigger picture and understand the craft of structuring a long argument […]
Join us for Beyond missing and murdered women: Covering Indigenous communities
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Call for papers: Conference on local news and its future
Local journalism in many jurisdictions is under threat as news outlets scale back operations, consolidate or close altogether, and many online local […]
Toronto Star reporter Kevin Donovan to visit Ryerson to discuss his investigation into Jian Ghomeshi, new book
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Duncan McCue works with Ryerson J-School on curriculum for covering indigenous issues
BY JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter Reporters working in Canadian newsrooms should receive diversity training just like police officers and health workers do […]
Film exposes role of Ugandan newspapers in persecution of LGBTQ community
BY JESSICA ROSS Special to the RJRC Queer Ugandan filmmaker Kamoga Hassan lives in fear for his life, but says he is determined to […]
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is part of a journalist’s job, say panelists
BY MADDIE BINNING Staff Reporter Young journalists – and even industry veterans – can feel uncomfortable reporting controversial stories on topics like […]
Positive mental health stories more often shared online than negative stories, study finds
BY JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter News stories that deal with mental health-related recovery and treatment are shared much more frequently than stories […]
Ryerson journalism prof navigates censorship while teaching in China
By ALLISON RIDGWAY Staff Reporter Ryerson professor Anne McNeilly wasn’t sure what to expect when she travelled to China last spring to […]
Ryerson reporting project helps Aboriginal people tell their stories
BY: HG WATSON Special to the RJRC In a recent article in The Atlantic, Kieran Delamont tells the story of how Indigenous […]
Kamal Al-Solaylee’s new book explores the complexities of having brown skin
BY: ALLISON RIDGWAY Staff Reporter When Kamal Al-Solaylee saw a group of Filipina maids enjoying a picnic in a Hong Kong park […]
Crowd-sourced map tracks changes to Canada’s local media landscape
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter Canadians can help track changes in the availability of local news in communities across the country by […]
Journalism Transformations: Audience behaviour and the future of news
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter When Beyoncé released her latest album, Lemonade, exclusively on the music streaming service Tidal, new user sign-ups rose […]
Update on RJRC research affiliates’ funded projects
By ILINA GHOSH Staff reporter Ryerson Journalism Research Centre (RJRC) scholars are working on projects ranging from an investigation into why some […]
Laurie Few from Global’s 16X9 on investigative journalism
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter Before she picks up a hidden camera, 16×9 executive producer Laurie Few consults with a lawyer. “[Don’t […]
Brampton’s ethnic media strategy an experiment in reaching out to newcomers
By ISABELLE DOCTO Special to the RJRC Efforts by the City of Brampton to reach newcomers through ethnic media will be an important […]
Pulitzer Prize winners among speakers at Ryerson on May 6 and 7 for editorial cartooning convention
Shannon Clarke Special to the RJRC Editorial cartoonists from across North America will meet at the Ryerson School of Journalism this weekend […]
UPDATED: RJRC forum on April 28 draws international experts on journalism transformation
Click here to see the live blog transcript for this event. By SHANNON CLARKE Special to the RJRC Changes in how the public […]
What makes a good photo? Trends in photojournalism
By STEPH WECHSLER Special to the RJRC Digital photography and the capacity to edit pictures quickly and affordably have reopened debate over […]
Navigating the freelance jungle: Tips from Robert Osborne
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter March 8, 2016 Freelance journalists must pitch strategically and confidently and be “the raccoon[s] of the […]
Journalists should not be neutral, says Centre for Free Expression director
By ROBERT LIWANAG Special to the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre February 29, 2016 Neutrality in journalism limits the civil liberties of reporters […]
Reporting from the paycheque trenches: Labour reporting in an era of precarious employment
By KATERINA GEORGIEVA Special to the RJRC February 26, 2016 Labour and workplace coverage has been neglected over the years in part […]
Rape culture and the perfect victim: Using the rights words in sexual assault coverage
By STEPH WECHSLER Special to the RJRC February 26, 2016 Jian Ghomeshi’s trial has given Canadians a crash course in the parameters of […]
Covering aboriginal issues: Tips from TRC commissioner Marie Wilson
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter February 23, 2016 Journalists must embrace their role as educators when reporting on indigenous issues and […]
Wondering how to navigate the freelance jungle? Join us for a workshop with Robert Osborne on March 3
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CBC’s Adrienne Arsenault on reporting from the front lines of the Ebola epidemic
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter After eight days of reporting in the Ebola–ravaged city of Monrovia, Liberia, CBC News senior correspondent […]
Feb 2: CBC senior correspondent Adrienne Arsenault talks covering the 2014 Ebola outbreak
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Commissioner Marie Wilson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will deliver the 2016 Atkinson Lecture on Feb. 1
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News media played key role in scrutinizing anti-terror legislation, new research shows
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter A year ago this month, Canada’s new anti-terrorism legislation, the controversial Bill C-51, was unveiled at a […]
Social media shakes things up in journalism influencing what gets reported, what audiences read
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter She was excluded from the Globe and Mail’s federal leaders’ debate this past fall, but Green Party […]
Where will journalism education go from here?
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter The future of journalism education is the focus of a new collection of essays just published by […]
Ryerson profs developing app that tracks variety and placement of sources in stories
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter An app that will allow newsrooms to monitor who journalists go to for quotes in stories is […]
New research project examines local news poverty
The impact of newsroom cutbacks, consolidations and closures will be the focus of a new study examining local news poverty in communities […]
Reporting on suicide: Panelists debate best practices
By KIERAN DELAMONT Special to the RJRC Conventions that govern reporting on suicide — conventions that often dissuade journalists from publishing […]
Harassment causes anxiety, affects work, women journalists say
By ALLISON RIDGWAY Special to the RJRC Left to right: Shauna Hunt, Hana Shafi, Paula Todd and Ryerson School of Journalism instructor […]
Discuss politics, social media and the new public forum: Nov. 24
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Monocle editors bullish on magazine print editions
By STEPHANIE PHILP Special to the RJRC Monocle editors Tyler Brûlé (left) and Andrew Tuck. (Photo by Stephanie Philip) Monocle magazine editor-in-chief […]
In conversation with Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé and Andrew Tuck
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May Jeong visits Ryerson to talk about reporting in Afghanistan
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Women in Canadian newsrooms remain ‘Outsiders Still’
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter The large number of young women entering journalism today are well positioned to challenge sexism in the […]
Journalism research seminar: local news poverty in Canada
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Journalists share their experiences with harassment online and in the field
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Freed Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy sets sights on change
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter Recently freed Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy thanked his supporters Tuesday, while criticizing the Harper government’s lack of […]
Journalist and poet Marsha Barber says poetry can make a difference
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter The poet W. H. Auden famously said, “poetry changes nothing.” Ryerson University journalism professor Marsha Barber disagrees. […]
News maps allow users to explore coverage of Toronto neighbourhoods
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter Toronto residents who are concerned about how their neighbourhoods are portrayed in the news can now […]
Recreating the experience: An experiment in virtual reality journalism
By ILINA GHOSH Staff Reporter Canadian Press photo editor Marie-Espérance Cerda was in the midst of this year’s violent May Day protests […]
Better understanding of indigenous issues needed in Canadian newsrooms says CBC’s Jody Porter
By LEAH HANSEN Special to the RJRC Students crowded into the Venn last week for CBC journalist Jody Porter’s talk on how indigenous issues […]
A conversation with journalist and author Vivian Smith
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CBC’s Jody Porter to talk about covering indigenous issues in mainstream media
Canada’s mainstream news outlets have covered stories from Idle No More to decades of missing and murdered indigenous women to the Truth […]
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Ryerson journalism professors encounter inspiring students, major challenges in Liberia and Tanzania
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Ryerson journalism professors who travelled to Tanzania and Liberia for projects organized by Journalists for Human Rights […]
Weak Canadian access to information rules need revision, says information commissioner
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter The public’s access to government information in Canada will only improve if existing legislation is reworked completely, […]
Non-fiction book by Ryerson professor nominated for two prizes
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Ryerson journalism professor Bill Reynolds has been nominated for two writing prizes for his non-fiction book about […]
Photojournalism students show off their skills in online gallery of best shots from Winter 2015
Hand students a camera and they’ll show you how they see the world in their own unique way, says Ryerson journalism photography […]
Conference to discuss the Canadian public’s right to know
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Legal strategies and government policies that undermine the public’s right to know will be examined by journalists, […]
Associated Press expansion had more to do with competition than imperialism, new research says
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter The international expansion of news agencies in the early 20th century had more to do with journalistic […]
Atkinson lecture on the power and politics of cartooning, the female way
By LINDSAY FITZGERALD Special to the RJRC Sue Dewar’s “trial by fire” was a 1995 cartoon of a beaver gnawing on the […]
More contract work and internships mean new journalists must learn their rights, students told at labour workshop
By SHANNON CLARKE Special to the RJRC As contract assignments and internships become more commonplace for newly minted journalists, workers more than […]
‘Kardashian-ization’ leading to a greater focus on female reporters’ appearance, journalist tells panel on women in sports media
By RACHEL SURMAN Special to the RJRC The increasing emphasis on female reporters’ looks amounts to “the Kardashian-ization of sports media,” a […]
A visit to Queen’s Park: Reflections of a young political junkie
By ALLISON RIDGWAY Special to the RJRC Even on a relatively quiet day, the goings on in Ontario’s legislative chamber remind me […]
Map suggests links between press freedom and the number of journalists killed
Kiyomi French, a graduate student in Masters of Spatial Analysis program, illustrated just how strongly correlated the number of journalists killed is […]
Canadian spy agencies need more oversight, Edward Snowden tells Ryerson audience
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Canadian intelligence agencies have one of the weakest oversight mechanisms in the West and that’s a serious […]
Global National’s Dawna Friesen talks to Ryerson students about role of the news anchor and international reporting
By RACHEL SURMAN Special to the RJRC The pressure on news anchors to be high-profile celebrities has never been greater, Dawna Friesen, […]
Mainstream news outlets promote particular viewpoints to audience, says former Al Jazeera English, CBC boss
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter News organizations often promote particular narratives in the stories they cover in an attempt to persuade audiences […]
Workshop helps beginner journalists deal with interview anxiety (Part II)
In the fall of 2014, instructors teaching first-year students at the Ryerson University School of Journalism observed what appeared to be an […]
Limited resources influencing the stories investigative TV reporters pursue
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Financial constraints mean that cost is increasingly influencing whether journalists working in investigative television take on stories, […]
Workshop helps beginner journalists deal with interview anxiety (Part I)
In the fall of 2014, instructors teaching first-year students at the Ryerson University School of Journalism observed what appeared to be an […]
News coverage of indigenous issues lacks balance, context: panel discussion
By LAUREN HARRIS Special to the RJRC When Kyle Edwards tells people he grew up on a reserve [in Winnipeg], he says […]
Ryerson journalism professor takes over as editor for literary journalism magazine
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter The digital revolution in journalism means magazines such as The New Yorker and The Atlantic now publish […]
What makes one horrific event more newsworthy than another?
By ILINA GHOSH Special to the RJRC When told 2,000 Nigerians were slaughtered in an attack earlier this month, Ryerson University student […]
Entrepreneurial journalism course will be offered to undergraduates next year
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Last month, Ryerson journalism professor Asmaa Malik stepped out of the classroom and into a simulated boardroom […]
Jesse Brown talks about the CBC, crowdfunding and the future of his podcast
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter After launching a successful crowdfunding campaign for Canadaland, his podcast and news site covering Canadian news media, […]
Secrecy in Canadian health system a threat to patients, problem for journalists
By ALLISON RIDGWAY Special to the RJRC The day before he spoke to a Ryerson University audience on secrecy in the Canadian […]
Memoir by Ryerson professor included in 2015 Canada Reads long list
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Ryerson journalism professor Kamal Al-Solaylee’s 2012 memoir has been included in the long list for the CBC’s […]
Ryerson professor explores Canadian coverage of radicalization
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter The issue of religious radicalization re-entered the Canadian consciousness after the Oct. 22 Parliament Hill shootings when […]
Unpublishing digital content changes the public record, critics say
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Efforts by individuals to have unflattering stories or reviews about them erased from the Internet are attempts […]
Panel about news reporting on “honour” killings raises questions, prompts debate
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Canadian news coverage of “honour” violence against women perpetuates negative Muslim stereotypes and raises questions about whether […]
Ryerson professor makes the case for clearly defining what qualifies as an act of journalism
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter There are both practical and legal incentives for establishing a clear, concise definition for journalism where none […]
Tweets, web links and photos tell story of James Turk’s speech on academic freedom
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Codes of conduct threaten academic freedom in universities, visiting professor says
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Academic freedom and freedom of expression on Canadian university campuses, including at Ryerson, are under siege […]
Contributors
Gavin Adamson is an assistant professor in the Ryerson University School of Journalism, where he teaches first-year undergraduate students and final-year students in […]
Working as a Journalist in 2020: What Will It Take? A Round Table Discussion
Moderator: Gene Allen Participants: Derek Chezzi, Editor-in-Chief, Yahoo Canada Steve Ladurantaye, Twitter Canada Jonathan Whitten, Executive Director of news content, CBC […]
Using Analytics: A Round Table Discussion
Moderator: Gene Allen Participants: Marissa Nelson, Senior Director of Digital Media, CBC News[1] Erika Tustin, Digital Editor, Toronto Star Kenny Yum, Managing […]
Like Reaching for the Pen: Towards a Greater Place for Digital News Video in Newsrooms and Journalism Curricula
Gavin Adamson Introduction This study is inspired by the results of an experimental approach to reporting live in a student newsroom. On […]
A Campus-Wide J-School: News Literacy as an Avenue for Journalism Schools to Connect with New Students and a New Generation
Jordan Press The digital age has created an existential crisis for news media, with legacy outlets trying to reinvent themselves in order […]
What Is Journalism Education For?
Mike Gasher What we are witnessing in journalism education today is a tug of war over what we call journalism – a […]
The Big Sellout: A Critical Snapshot of the Rise of “Entrepreneurial Journalism”
Paul Benedetti In January, 2015 Condé Nast, the publisher of The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Wired, GQ, and other magazines, announced it […]
E is for Empirical: How Scholarly Business Texts, Blogs, and Trade Journals Conceptualize and Critique Entrepreneurism
Meredith Levine Read through the modest but expanding literature on entrepreneurial journalism education and you’ll discover embedded in the texts a sort […]
Selling Digital Dreams: “Entrepreneurial journalism,” the Decline of Public Service Reporting, and the Role of Journalism Education
Paul Benedetti, Meredith Levine, and Mike Gasher New, disruptive technology has had enormous economic repercussions for the media industry and, consequently, on […]
Interrogating Our Past Practice as We Scale the Walls of the Box We Call Journalism Education
Sally Haney Introduction Many journalism educators in Canada arrive in the academy with deep, varied, and direct journalism experience. This paper examines […]
A Mobile Responsive Expertise: Learning Outcomes, Journalism Education, and the “Teaching Hospital” Model
Mary Lynn Young and Janet Giltrow Much of the curricular discourse over the past decade around innovation in journalism education in North […]
A Foucauldian Foray into How Power Operates When Journalists and Public Relations Officers Meet
Chantal Francoeur This paper addresses two pressing questions facing journalists and journalism educators today: What are we to make of the ever-increasing […]
To Turn or to Burn: Shifting the Paradigm for Journalism Education
Ivor Shapiro Journalism education means preparation for a career in journalism: true or false? The best answer is, sometimes. This paradigm – […]
Deficient Tutelage: Challenges of Contemporary Journalism Education
Robert G. Picard Speaking to a group of journalism educators about what is wrong with journalism education is like encountering a pack […]
Toward 2020: New Directions in Journalism Education -Introduction
Gene Allen With one exception (the keynote address by Robert Picard), all of the essays in this volume are expanded versions of […]
Panel to discuss the media’s coverage of “honour” violence against women
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Media coverage of honour violence against women tends to be overshadowed by discussion of the victim’s culture […]
Ryerson journalism and the Neptis Foundation partner to teach students data journalism
By PRAJAKTA DHOPADE Special to the RJRC I stared blankly at the rows upon rows of transportation statistics on my computer screen. […]
Ryerson distinguished visiting professor James Turk to speak on academic freedom
By ROBERT LIWANAG University codes of behaviour may be well intentioned, but they also threaten freedom of expression, says James Turk, the […]
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Ryerson professor Asmaa Malik on why the open data movement matters
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter When Asmaa Malik was the deputy managing editor of the Montreal Gazette, the city was signing contracts […]
Ryerson professor Kamal Al-Solaylee speaks on gay rights in the Arab world
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter The warning was ominous. “Egypt is arresting LGBT people, and police may be posing as LGBT on […]
Call for Papers: Communications and the State: Toward a New International History
International Communication Association Preconference San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 20, 2015 Sponsor: ICA Communication History Division Organizers: Gene Allen and Michael Stamm […]
John Lefebvre, online gambling and the FBI: Ryerson professor Bill Reynolds talks about his new book
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Almost 30 years ago, Bill Reynolds was looking for advice on how to overturn a referendum […]
Conservatives received most election coverage in GTA ethnic newspapers, research finds
By ROBERT LIWANAG Staff Reporter Toronto-area ethnic newspapers tended to cover the Conservatives more extensively than other political parties during the 2011 […]
Toward 2020: New Directions in Journalism Education
Ryerson University, May 31, 2014 To see the conference program click here. To register click here.
Journalists need allies, rights conference told
Journalists need all the allies they can get in the continuing battle to keep police and government officials accountable to the public […]
Women on air less than men during 2011 Canadian federal election TV coverage, study finds
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Women got significantly less airtime than men during the 2011 Canadian federal election TV coverage, according to a […]
Ryerson prof examines ties between women, religion and journalism
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER The lack of women in prominent, high-ranking positions in both religious and media organizations is one of […]
Live blogging boosts audiences and engagement, study finds
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Live blogs by student reporters increased the number of visits to the website of a campus newspaper, […]
Women still face hurdles in Canadian media, research finds
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Even though there are more women enrolled in journalism schools than men, there are still fewer women […]
2013 Atkinson lecturer Michelle Shephard speaks on international reporting, censorship and hope
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Toronto Star reporter Michelle Shephard has seen the slums of Mogadishu and covered the results of the […]
Paper by Rye journalism chair finds out what “verification” means to journalists
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Getting the facts right can make or break a journalist’s credibility, and with users of social media […]
Journalism students win SSHRC Storytellers Awards
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Four Ryerson students, three of them in journalism, have each won a $3,000 prize and […]
Minimal marking makes students better at grammar, journalism prof says
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Writing with proper grammar and spelling can be challenging, especially without a word processor. What may come […]
Energy reporters shed light on beat’s importance
By HAILEY CHAN When the lights went out during the 2013 Superbowl, sports fans reacted to the power failure with outrage and […]
Diverse cities: Can you read all about it in ethnic newspapers?
By SAHAR FATIMA The misrepresentation and underrepresentation of racial and ethnic groups isn’t a problem exclusive to mainstream news organizations, concludes a […]
Ryerson scholars learn how the other side writes
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Journalism professor Ann Rauhala stands at the head of the class, trying to coax answers from a […]
J-School historian discovers scholarly treasure in Associated Press archives
J-School historian discovers scholarly treasure in Associated Press archives By Gene Allen When friends ask what I’m working on these days, I […]
Canada should consider creating a national press council, say Ryerson journalism profs
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Canada should consider developing a national press council to hear complaints from the public and establish reporting […]
Essay by Ryerson School of Journalism’s associate chair Suanne Kelman included in “Best Canadian Essays 2012”
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER An essay by Ryerson journalism professor Suanne Kelman that critiques Canada’s anemic whistleblowing culture will be included […]
Ryerson journalism student Sahar Fatima creates website devoted to local news research
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Making the results of research by university professors readily available to other scholars, the public and students […]
David Skok, managing editor of Globalnews.ca, says quality journalism still matters to consumers
By DIANA HALL STAFF REPORTER Newspapers that layoff journalists to survive massive changes in the industry are making a mistake, says the […]
Ryerson journalism grad Giselle Phelps speaks to students about American broadcast industry
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Discovering she had a Canadian accent was one of Giselle Phelps’ biggest surprises when she began working […]
Ryerson professor Kamal Al-Solaylee’s memoir nominated for Writer’s Trust Prize for Nonfiction
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER Ryerson journalism professor Kamal Al-Solaylee’s book, Intolerable: A Memoir of Extremes, has been nominated for the Hilary Weston […]
Covering courts: is justice served?
By JACKIE HONG STAFF REPORTER The quality of news reporting on major trials can be undermined by something as basic as shortages […]
New local news research website goes live
By Ryerson Staff Professor April Lindgren, who heads up the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre, has launched a multimedia website that’s delivering the […]
Study of press councils explores options for reader complaints
By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER Researchers from Ryerson’s School of Journalism are investigating whether the existing press council system is the best […]
Ryerson journalism professor argues for more local news in ethnic media
By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER Ethnic media outlets will better serve their communities if they put more emphasis on reporting local news, […]
Universities downplaying issue of sexual assault on campus, says Jane Doe
By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER Universities, including Ryerson, deliberately downplay the issue of sexual assault on campus because it is bad for […]
Journalist turned “guerrilla lawyer”: Reporter argues against publication ban in court
By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER Koopmans, who at the time worked for the Kamloops Daily News, circulation 12,000, said he was frustrated […]
Online comments are libel risk for news organizations, researchers warn
By MATT DEMERS STAFF REPORTER News organizations struggle with how to manage comments on their websites because just one errant entry can […]
Tweets can be libelous too, researcher points out
By MEREDITH GILLIES STAFF REPORTER Tim Currie, a journalism professor from University of King’s College in Halifax, says before journalists tweet they […]
Judges who limit media access to courts accused of “judicial cowardice”
By KAILAH BHARATH STAFF REPORTER Thirty years after Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms guaranteed a free press, judges suffering from “judicial […]
Journalists need to explain why government secrecy is bad for citizens, researcher says
By MELINDA MALDONADO STAFF REPORTER Journalists are doing a lousy job explaining why the public should care about government secrecy, a media […]
Lawyers debate press freedom versus privacy
By LAURA BETH ANDERSON STAFF REPORTER Newspapers like the Toronto Star invade people’s privacy regularly when important matters of public interest are […]
No free press for journalists working in ethnic media
By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER Threats and intimidation are a regular part of the job for journalists working in the ethnic media, […]
Press is not so free when it comes to arts coverage
By JACLYN TERSIGNI STAFF REPORTER Arts criticism is rarely subject to the same ethical scrutiny as news and sports reporting and is […]
Canadian media need to provide more foreign coverage, former Al Jazeera boss says
By ISHANI NATH STAFF REPORTER Canadian news organizations should provide more coverage of world events, says the Canadian journalist who led Al […]
Local news researcher wins university award
By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER Investigations of the role of local news in cities, including studies that explore how coverage can stereotype […]
Balancing bosses, babies and blogs: Can you be a journalist and have a life too?
March 22, 2011 By PAIGE ELLIS STAFF REPORTER Maintaining a balance between life and work is challenging but it also helps journalists […]
Covering the terrorism beat a challenging assignment: Ryerson prof
By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER Terrorism became a top concern for news organizations after 9/11, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy […]
Press freedom conference registration now open
Press freedom in Canada: A status report on the 30th Anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedom March 8-9, 2012 […]
Media under-reports on child care, study finds
By NAKITA SINGH HANS STAFF REPORTER Media coverage of child care is surprisingly limited, with parents’ viewpoints seldom reported, despite the continuing […]
Ryerson’s Kamal Al-Solaylee publishes first anthology of Canada’s “national theatre”
By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER As Kamal Al-Solaylee worked to produce the first anthology of Toronto’s Tarragon Theatre, his siblings in Yemen […]
Ryerson professor investigates new way to mark student stories
December 11, 2011 By NAKITA SINGH HANS STAFF REPORTER Research shows that students are often more interested in the grade on their […]
Triviality and nastiness: the dark side of journalism online
November 19, 2011 By NAKITA SINGH HANS STAFF REPORTER The relationship between news and audiences is more interactive than ever and that […]
Confidential sources must always be protected, panellists agree, but reporters need to know the rules of the game
November 11, 2011 By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER Investigative journalists inevitably end up in sticky situations while dealing with confidential sources, Rob […]
Journalist, academic and, now, a poet. Marsha Barber employs a variety of media to communicate her message
November 10, 2011 By SAHAR FATIMA STAFF REPORTER Marsha Barber says she will never forget the reaction of a former CBC colleague […]
Ryerson to host press freedom conference
October 26, 2011 By NAKITA SINGH HANS STAFF REPORTER Government secrecy, terrorism laws and the regulation of new media are among the […]
What happens when the classroom and newsroom collaborate? Toronto Star reporter Robert Cribb discusses the benefits
October 13, 2011 By NAKITA SINGH HANS STAFF REPORTER Journalism schools and media organizations can both benefit from joint reporting projects that […]
Ryerson professor Gene Allen appointed international scholar
September 15, 2011 By NAKITA SINGH HANS STAFF REPORTER Ryerson University professor Gene Allen will spend time in the republic of Georgia […]
“Religion, Reporting and Radicalization: How Canadian Journalists Influence Securitization.” Luncheon Presentation by Dr. Joyce Smith. Wednesday January 25, 2012.
Please join us FCAD SRC LUNCHEON PRESENTATION DR. JOYCE SMITH School of Journalism Religion, Reporting and Radicalization: How Canadian […]
“News encounters of a questionable kind: Portrayals of other ethnic and racialized groups in Greater Toronto Area ethnocultural newspapers.” Seminar presentation by April Lindgren. Friday January 13, 2012.
CERIS – The Ontario Metropolis Centre & Centre For Refugee Studies “News encounters of a questionable kind: Portrayals of other ethnic […]
Ryerson professor Kamal Al-Solaylee opens up about life in the Middle East in his first memoir
By NAKITA SINGH HANS Staff reporter Ryerson journalism professor Kamal Al-Solaylee says writing a personal account of his journey to find acceptance […]
Newspapers, magazines and online publications are beginning to look the same
By NAKITA SINGH HANS Staff Reporter One offshoot of the move by news organizations to converge print, online and broadcast mediums into […]
Conference explores regulation of journalists, government funding of news media and other “big” questions
By KENDRA MANGIONE STAFF REPORTER Defining who is and who isn’t a journalist is a challenge in the rapidly evolving news media, […]
Ethnic newspapers need to tell local news stories to help immigrants adapt
By NAKITA SINGH HANS Staff Reporter The ability of immigrants to understand their adopted place suffers when ethnic news organizations put home […]
Road trips, literature and life in the East Village: Ryerson professor Bill Reynolds talks about Manhattan and his first sabbatical
By NAKITA SINGH HANS Staff Reporter Like innumerable other people, on the evening of May 1, 2011 Ryerson University associate professor Bill […]
Spot the difference: Writing for broadcast and writing poetry
By NAKITA SINGH HANS Staff Reporter The clean, powerful language found in broadcast journalism can also be found in poetry. Ryerson professor, […]
Ryerson researcher finds low-income neighbourhoods get bad rep due to media’s lack of resources
Ryerson University Public Affairs June 17, 2010 Ryerson professor April Lindgren authored a study that examined news coverage of 13 troubled neighbourhoods […]
RJRC researcher publications
2011 – Al-Solaylee, Kamal. “Dead white guys: European classics still dominate Canadian theatre.” The Walrus. September, 2011. Available here. – Al-Solaylee, Kamal. […]