Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
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Investigative journalism is becoming more challenging as media economics and new technologies change the working environment for journalists. This is a concern for the profession and in the wider society, as it threatens the journalists’ watchdog role, a crucial part of a functioning democracy. For science journalists, stories come increasingly from the corporate sector and the digital industries, making new demands on their investigative skills.
In this five-day course, experienced and learner science journalists alike will hear from some of the UK and Europe’s most accomplished investigative reporters about their methods and achievements. They will learn from a specialist trainer how to pitch their story ideas; and will develop a story, on their own or by teamwork, to the point of trying to sell it to a suitable media outlet. They will also hear from academic experts about the role of investigative journalism in the changing media landscape and about future ways of sustaining it.
Tutors include Duncan Campbell.
Martin Ince is a senior science journalist and recent president of the Association of British Science Writers. He began his career in the 1970s, tackling big issues in national projects such as energy and space. He spent many years on the staff of the Times Higher Education Supplement, and is now a science writer, trainer and consultant with an international client list.
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