Journalists and media professionals with an interest in reporting on issues in the developing world are invited to apply for funding under the summer 2017 round of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 10th…
Category: Updates
Independent Newspapers should withdraw plans to close pension schemes
The NUJ has called on Independent Newspapers (Ireland) to withdraw plans for the proposed closure of the company’s defined benefit pension schemes. The union has also protested at the manner in which scheme trustees, elected by workers, have been treated…
NUJ alarm at INM move to buy Celtic Media titles
The National Union of Journalists is gravely concerned at the announcement that Independent News & Media is seeking to acquire the publishing arm of the Celtic Media Group. Celtic Media Groups owns regional newspapers in Westmeath, Offaly, Meath, Cavan and…
BAI Media Research
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (30.08.16) announced details of its 2016 Media Research Funding Scheme. A total of €50,000 is being made available to suitably qualified academics, researchers and media professionals in order to carry out short-term…
Simon Cumbers Media Fund seeks submissions on development issues
Intending applicants encouraged to attend October media briefing Journalists and media professionals with an interest in reporting on issues in the developing world are invited to apply for funding under the winter 2016 round of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund.…
HuffPo employees urge colleagues to join union movement
Union members at the Huffington Post’s US newsroom have signed a letter urging their co-workers to sign unionization cards. The letter, released online on Wednesday, stated that “unionizing is the right move for HuffPost”. Full story at The Guardian.
Journalists invited to explore development issues with Simon Cumbers Media Fund
Journalists and media professionals with an interest in reporting on issues in the developing world are invited to apply for funding under the winter 2015 round of the Simon Cumbers Media Fund. The Fund is designed to facilitate more and…
Mary Raftery Journalism Funding Round Opens
The 2015 round of The Mary Raftery Journalism Fund is now open. Journalists are invited to submit proposals for investigations that seek to service the public interest. The deadline for applications is Friday, 27 November 2015 at 5PM. For information…
Social media research
Journalists in Ireland: Brian Furey is writing a thesis which will examine the social media habits of journalists working in Ireland as part of his MA in social media studies at Dublin City University. If you are an Irish member,…
Lunchtime protest at Gazette Group Newspapers on Wednesday May 27
NUJ members at the Gazette Group Newspapers are in dispute with their employer and have decided to stage a lunchtime protest (1.00pm to 2.00pm) this Wednesday, 27 May outside the company’s premises. The address is Clarendon House, 39 Clarendon Street,…