Research

Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2021

This annual report, authored by Nic Newman and based on a survey of 234 senior executives from 43 countries, looks at some of the issues facing journalism in 2021 and beyond.

Apply for our Journalist Fellowship

Applications are now open for our world’s leading programme, which allows practising, mid-career journalists to take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in depth.

Explore with us the future of journalism

Through personal research, seminars, networking events and discussions with your peers, you will further your understanding of journalism, the news industry and your place in it.

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Our funders

Our Journalist Fellowships are funded through awards from international news organisations and corporations, and through the support of generous individuals.
How to apply

Applications are now open for fellowships beginning in October 2021 or January 2022. Here are the requirements for any journalist who wants to apply. 
Journalist Fellows at the 35th anniversary of the fellowship programme, September 2018. / Julia Massey Stewart.
What we do

We host practising journalists and researchers from all over the world, and connect them with professional peers and leading academics from a wide range of different fields.
Sign up for our online seminars

The Reuters Institute organises dozens of events every year, featuring leading journalists, news executives, academics and campaigners from around the world. Sign up here. 

DNR 2020

Explore the most comprehensive piece of research on news consumption worldwide. This year's report covers 40 countries in six continents. 

Our research

As the industry changes, we track the ever-shifting trends, aiming to connect rigorous academic research with the practical experiences of professional journalists, media managers and policy-makers.

Research

Women in news: an overview of audience behaviour in eleven countries

This report by Meera Selva and Simge Andı brings audience data and other evidence to a wider debate about whether the media industry is fair to women: whether they are treated with respect and whether the issues that impact on them are treated honestly and fairly.

Join our leadership courses

Our programmes are designed to give senior managers, journalists and editors insights into the latest research and new thinking.

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About the Institute

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is dedicated to exploring the future of journalism worldwide through debate, engagement, and research.

Our mission

We believe in the value of independent journalism, the power of news, and the importance of an informed public. Our focus is on journalism, the media industry, and the public that they serve.

Journalist Fellows at the 35th anniversary of the fellowship programme, September 2018. / Julia Massey Stewart.
What we do

We host practising journalists and researchers from all over the world, and connect them with professional peers and leading academics from a wide range of different fields.
Our governance

The Reuters Institute’s constitution commits us to providing an independent forum for exchanges between practitioners and analysts of journalism, and all those affected by it.

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Our funders

Our core funding comes from the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Beyond this, we receive support from a wide range of other funders including foundations, non-profits, and industry partners.