British council future news worldwide 2020

The British Council is a UK-based organization that promotes cultural and educational exchange between the UK and other countries. Here are some news articles and updates from the British Council's Future News Worldwide 2020 event, which took place in July 2020:

Event Overview

Future News Worldwide is an annual event that brings together young journalists and media professionals from around the world to discuss the future of journalism and the challenges facing the industry. The 2020 event was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and featured a range of speakers and panel discussions.

Key Takeaways

  1. The Future of Journalism: The event explored the impact of technology, social media, and disinformation on the journalism industry. Speakers emphasized the need for journalists to adapt to these changes and find new ways to engage with audiences.
  2. Diversity and Inclusion: The event highlighted the importance of diversity and inclusion in the media industry. Speakers discussed the need for more diverse representation in newsrooms and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices.
  3. Sustainability and Climate Change: The event featured discussions on the role of journalism in covering climate change and sustainability issues. Speakers emphasized the need for more in-depth reporting on these topics and the importance of holding leaders accountable.
  4. Disinformation and Fake News: The event explored the spread of disinformation and fake news and the impact on journalism and society. Speakers discussed the need for fact-checking and media literacy to combat these issues.

Speakers and Panelists

The event featured a range of speakers and panelists, including:

  1. Christiane Amanpour, CNN Chief International Anchor
  2. Fiona Bruce, BBC News Presenter
  3. Katty Kay, BBC News Anchor
  4. Riz Ahmed, British-Pakistani actor and journalist
  5. Samantha Power, Former US Ambassador to the United Nations
  6. Sophie Raworth, BBC News Presenter

News Articles

Here are some news articles and updates from the event:

  1. "Future News Worldwide 2020: The future of journalism is uncertain, but one thing is clear - it's going to be shaped by technology" (The Drum)
  2. "British Council's Future News Worldwide 2020: 'Journalism is not just about reporting the news, it's about shaping the narrative'" (The Independent)
  3. "Future News Worldwide 2020: 'We need to be more transparent and accountable in our reporting'" (The Guardian)
  4. "British Council's Future News Worldwide 2020: 'The future of journalism is about collaboration and innovation'" (Press Gazette)
  5. "Future News Worldwide 2020: 'We need to do more to promote diversity and inclusion in the media industry'" (The Telegraph)