The Russian Constitution tells it straight: censorship is forbidden (Chapter 2, article 29.5). But during the last 15 years, Putin’s regime has worked hard to monopolize the media space. It has us...
Events - panel discussions
Is the golden age of the current affairs TV talk show now over? If so, what of the future of political debate on TV? Four leading figures in Italian TV talk shows will debate the issue, with Alessio...
Advocacy journalism has become a genre in itself, transparently adopting a partisan, yet factual viewpoint for social purposes. Organizations other than media outlets are recruiting journalists in ...
Sports journalism and women: a mix often made difficult by the prevailing machismo in this sector. Has the situation now changed or are we still far from reaching the coveted gender equality? And if...
The shocking story of the 43 students of Ayotzinapa, who were killed, dismembered and burned in a mass grave, has attracted the world's attention once more to Mexico, which is still one of the most ...
The journalism of terror: how do we bear witness when everybody is a witness?
In the new reality of terrorism and propaganda on social media, the value of journalism as a means of separating news from noise has never been more vital. With militant groups using social media as...
As news organizations try to distinguish themselves in a crowded field, opinion takes on an increasingly important role. This panel will look at the spectrum of opinion - from news with a voice to a...
Diversity management in the newsroom. International examples and data How many people in Italian newsrooms are of foreign origin? How many women, disabled people and those with different sexual ori...
Entrepreneurial journalism is a breath of fresh air in Spanish journalistic culture, transforming the media ecosystem creating a new agenda, promoting critical journalism content over infotainment a...
Discrimination, prejudice and the role of social media in the age of gay marriage
Homophobia, bullying, civil rights, egalitarian marriage. How are the issues related to discrimination addressed in the media and what is the role played by social networks in 2015? How does the Ita...