For Students

Media Diversity Institute created a Master’s Program in Diversity and the Media at the University of Westminster in London. We encourage both our students, and students interested in these issues around the world to explore our materials to inform their work.

Events

Symbols of Humanity: Syrian Artist Bridges Times, Religions

Symbols of Humanity: Syrian Artist Bridges Times, Religions

16 October 2019 Event: 17 October – 17 November Country: UK In our divided and polarised world, who, but artists, …

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Join the South Social Festival Celebration of China

Join the South Social Festival Celebration of China

Launched in 2015 by Paola Melli an Italian-born film festival curator, the festival strives to meet the growing demand for independent films with an intersectional perspective that is not being met by mainstream cinemas. On 3rd October, they will be celebrating China* w...

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Queer Asia Film Festival – A Rare Celebration of Asian Queerness in ...

Queer Asia Film Festival – A Rare Celebration of Asian Queerness in ...

Date: 17 – 22 July 2019 Country: UK by: Mikhail Yakovlev The British Museum and Kings College London (KCL) are …

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Reports & Academic Resources

Mental Health: How Do We Avoid Stigmatisation and Normalisation?

Mental Health: How Do We Avoid Stigmatisation and Normalisation?

Caroline Flack’s suicide sent shockwaves across the UK, reigniting a debate about how the covers suicide and mental health. Does the media examine these issues with sensitivity? Or does it further the stigma of mental illness, complicating the media’s potential impa...

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How to Write About Trans Issues: Global Edition

How to Write About Trans Issues: Global Edition

Resources in this section provide general guidance on reporting trans issues, no matter where you are reporting from.  Reference Guide …

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Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief and Gender Equality in the Con...

Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief and Gender Equality in the Con...

In February this year (2020), the Danish Institute of Human Rights published Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief and Gender …

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Scholarship & Internship Opportunities

Fake News, Cultural Appropriation and Security: A New Year on the MA D...

Fake News, Cultural Appropriation and Security: A New Year on the MA D...

14 October 2019 Country: UK by: Eline Jeanné Students on the Diversity and the Media MA course have just wrapped …

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Training: Passing On The Tools of Media and Information Literacy in Am...

Training: Passing On The Tools of Media and Information Literacy in Am...

On #InternationalYouthDay, the importance of media and information literacy education has never been greater. Between the dates of 29-31 July, …

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Training: Digital Media Skills for Serbian Youth

Training: Digital Media Skills for Serbian Youth

Media Diversity Institute recently completed the first MLADI (Media Literacy Alliance and Digital Importance) training in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia. It …

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