The Gown – student newspaper at Queen's University Belfast.

The Gown Journalism Week

9th – 12th February 2009 (Week 2)
Interested in media or journalism? The Gown is hosting a series of events at Queen’s, giving students the chance to learn more about careers in journalism and media. The week will also provide many opportunities to get involved and to support your student-run publication.

Tuesday 9th

Print Journalism Masterclass and Q&A Session

2:00pm
Club Room 2, Students’ Union
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An esteemed panel of veteran newspaper journalists discuss their experiences. From politics reporting to travel writing, the event will cover a broad range of journalism topics.

The guest panel consists of:

Conor O’Clery – Former foreign correspondent for the Irish Times

David McKittrick – Correspondent for the Irish Times and The Independent

Brendan Keenan – Columnist specialising in economics

Ian Hill – Freelance journalist and travel writer

Liam  McAuley – Former letters editor at the Irish Times

David Maxwell – BBC newsreader (A bit of broadcast just for good measure)

Wednesday 10th

Qualifying for a Career in the Media

2:00pm
Club Room 2, Students’ Union
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If you have ever considered pursuing a career in journalism once you graduate, take the opportunity to learn from students who have been there and done it! The event sees students who have recently went through journalism courses talk about their experiences, and young (and not so young) professionals discuss their experiences in the journalism world.

The guest panel consists of:

Aine Fox – Cardiff Graduate and reporter for Banbridge leader

Kevin McAnena – Coleraine Graduate and newsreader for Citybeat

Amy Ryan – Currently taking a course at Belfast Met

Keith Anderson – Daily Mirror reporter

Robbie Meredith – Senior broadcast journalist/producer at the BBC

Introduction to Final Cut Pro

4:00pm
11 University Square
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Ever wondered how television programmes are edited? The session gives students an insight into how the ‘Final Cut Pro’ editing suite is used in journalism, along with information on how to gain greater technical experience while at Queen’s.

Gown Quiz

8:00pm
Bar Sub, Students’ Union
£3 (proceeds towards The Gown)
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A great night’s entertainment whilst supporting your student newspaper!

Thursday 11th

Movie: Anchorman

7:00pm
The Space, Room 2, Students’ Union
£2 (proceeds towards The Gown)
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The legendary Ron Burgundy is San Diego’s top rated newsman in the male dominated broadcasting of the 1970′s, but that’s all about to change when a new female employee with ambition to burn arrives in his office. A classic movie for only £2, with proceeds going towards The Gown.

Friday 12th

The Gown: Your Student Newspaper

2:00pm
Club Room 2, Students’ Union
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This interactive session aims to discuss the past, present and future of The Gown. As a student-run publication, The Gown continually seeks input from the wider student body. This is an opportunity you (staff and students) to find out a bit more about the newspaper, and discuss openly your thoughts on the student publication. Reflecting on the positive developments of this academic year, we will be looking at how we can further develop your student newspaper. Light refreshments will be provided.

(All of the above is subject to minor changes)

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