Journalism taster session: What Would You Do? Ethical Dilemmas in Journalism

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Short Session Delivered online

Should celebrities give up their private life as soon as they become famous? Do journalists have a right to report on anything in the public eye? How can journalists report shocking news stories and remain ethical? Join us to debate these questions and more in this interactive session.

Available dates

15th April 2026

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Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

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This taster session will introduce students to Journalism as a career, explain how news reporters gather news and highlight the ethical dilemmas journalists face when covering stories, using examples from the news that week.

The second part of the session will consist of a group debate around the subjects of ethics, privacy and celebrity. Participants will be given a number of scenarios and asked ‘What would you do?’ After that, we will talk through some real-world examples of ethical dilemmas, and ask the students what they might have done in her position.

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Available dates

15th April 2026

Suitable for

Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

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