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Our five-day Summer School, aimed at practising journalists worldwide, is designed to help you better understand the challenges you face in an ever-changing media landscape, and to help you take your career and your work to the next level. This year’s summer school takes place from 27 June to 1 July.

What's unique about the programme

The week will bring together leading academics and editors, looking at the biggest challenges facing journalism, including press freedom, data journalism, climate change reporting, media diversity and revenue models. You will also get insights into RISJ research including a deep dive into the institute's landmark Digital News Report, which studies patterns of news consumption in 46 markets. You will attend dinners, networking evenings and cultural talks aimed at creating a global conversation between journalists from a range of countries.

Our next dates

This year's Summer School will run from 27 June to 1 July.

How much it costs

The cost of the programme is £1,100 without accommodation. We can offer accommodation for five nights in a University of Oxford college room for £450. Travel expenses are not included. Organisations and foundations are welcome to sponsor individuals who they feel will benefit from this programme.

How to apply

Applications have now closed for the Summer School starting in late June 2022.