Media Matters

The School of Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire regularly hosts a series of on-campus talks inviting media experts from across the country to discuss the importance of the media industry in the 21st Century. Whilst on-campus events are on hold, we want to continue to offer you this opportunity to learn and be inspired by media experts. Here you will find previous talks from our Media Matters series recorded, so you can watch them at home. If you would like to attend future talks once they resume, please register your interest below.

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This talk focuses on what it takes to succeed in the media industry in the 21st Century...

The digital future

This talk focuses on the exciting and prominent role digital technologies will have on the future media landscape...

Innovative storytelling

Theresa Malone talks about the role of newspapers in the 21st century. She provides insight into how The Guardian operates...

Radio in prisons

An interview with Donovan McGrath, exploring the benefits of prison radio...

The life of a film critic

Pamela Hutchinson, an expert film critic and historian, shares her passion for silent film and writing...

Developing resilience for a media career and life

Charlotte Jones talks about her career in magazine journalism, public relations and her work as a life coach...

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Ryan shares how his enterprising skills helped him create his dream football magazine...

Autumn 2020 series

The Media Matters series has returned. So, if you enjoyed these talks and would like to attend future events, please register your interest
below. If your have any questions or would like further information, please contact Mimi Tessier on m.tessier@herts.ac.uk.