The new human interest: emotion and journalism in the digital age

Journalism has an opportunity to be more informative and engaged thanks to new forces, including technological change. But, journalists and citizens also fear the effects of technology such as polarisation. Former journalist and London School of Economics media professor Charlie Beckett will discuss exploiting the creative power of the communications sciences to put the human back at the centre of news.

Time: 15.00-16.00
Date: Wednesday 9 September

Organised by: British Science Association

Most suitable for ages 16+