BBC Verify

University event offered by Sheffield Hallam University

Full Day

Exciting opportunity for your students to be involved in a collaborative event with the BBC and Sheffield Hallam University!

BBC Verify on Tour will be in Sheffield partnering up with Sheffield Hallam and Sheffield DocFest this June.

Suitable for

Events for School and College Groups (Ages 14-16)
Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)

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Full event details

The event is all about giving young people the ultimate toolkit to take on the world of media, fake news, and viral hype. Whether you're scrolling TikTok, watching the news, or deep into your group chat debates, we’ll show you how to spot the truth, challenge the bias, and become a smarter digital citizen. Hosted by rising star Sile Sibanda, spoken word artist, BBC Radio presenter, and creative powerhouse, the event is packed with interactive workshops, real-talk masterclasses, and behind-the-scenes tips from people who actually work in the media industry.

You'll also get to:

Join live sessions with fact-checkers and journalists
Catch a career panel with VIP guests from the local creative industry
Take part in various interactive workshops delivered by the BBC & Sheffield Hallam in our Journalism and TV Production suites
Find out all about what it’s like to study at Sheffield Hallam

Whether you’re into news, content creation, or just want to sharpen your media skills, this event gives you the tools, connections, and insights to thrive in today’s digital media world.

Suitable for

Events for School and College Groups (Ages 14-16)
Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)

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