Have a look at the gallery to meet some of the young people joining Hear Me Speak, see here. Photos are by Hugh Gary Photography. Here’s just one image…
Naomi Gahie, one of the Engage London Hear Me Speak participants. More photos are in our Gallery. (c) Hugh Gary Photography
Tubingen, Germany 2017: overview of the two-day workshop from Engage London’s Amelia Green (words) and Alun Macer-Wright (photos) who are both studying journalism at City, University of London.
Round up of fake news workshops and exploring Tubingen University in Germany from Engage London participants (c) Alun for Engage London
The participants at the workshop in Tübingen were students from each university and their partners. The number of students and partners varied depending on the institution but overall there were roughly 25 of us.
The topic of the Tübingen workshop was Fake News and its impact on the media in the current climate. There was a focus on Donald Trump, the different types of fake news, how people make a profit and how to identify fake news.
Tübingen University invited online blogger, Martin Giesler to lead the workshop. The two-day assignment began with a 20-30-minute presentation from Giesler, in which he explained the relevance of fake news, included news clips and made it clear what we would be working on.
The aim of the workshop was to work in groups of 3 or 4 and produce a 1 minute audio clip that could be used in a radio show on fake news. This radio show would be recorded on the final day with a select panel of volunteers from nearly all universities, their partners and Martin Giesler.
The groups we worked in to produce the audio clips were based on what sub-topics we were interested in regarding fake news (Trump, making a profit etc.). We were responsible for recording, editing and getting the clip to Giesler to use in the show. We all then had the opportunity to view the live broadcast.
At the end of the workshop, each university and partner gave a brief presentation detailing what their chosen workshop topic was and what we could expect from them. Furthermore, we had a brief discussion of what had been accomplished so far and what was to come. This included feedback on the workshop and an overall feeling that having an online page to communicate was more productive than having a quick, unprepared discussion. This was how the Facebook group became active, although has not really been used yet.
The trip allowed us to get to know all the other students and partners. We got to explore Tübingen, see how beautiful it is and visit the Christmas market. The evening meals and drinks provided a further opportunity to socialise with the whole group and meet some great people.
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Angel – the nearest tube stop to City University in Islington – features in a famous British board game, Monopoly. What else would you like to know about our corner of London?
Film maker Alfred Hitchcock (the master of suspense) had a movie studio in Islington, London where he shot scenes for thriller classics such as The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes. His old work space, the Gainsborough Studios, is now gated housing. (c) Engage London
Islington is one of London’s 32 boroughs. It’s not on the tourist map although it is a short journey (on the number 4 bus) to the City (London’s financial district). Even so, Islington is well known across the world because so many journalists and Prime Ministers have lived here, such as Tony Blair.
Right now it’s the home to the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, MP. Jeremy Corbyn has represented Islington North since 1983. Boris Johnson, who was Mayor of London from 2008-2016) lives locally too.
You might have seen what Islington looks like in films, because its elegant Georgian and Victorian buildings – much loved by people working in the media – always seem to be used as movie backdrops. Famous films include The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (1939), Four Weddings & a Funeral (1994), Fever Pitch (1997), Happy Go Lucky (2008) and Suffragette (2015).
Use your phone wisely say the posters at Angel, one of Islington’s 10 tube stations (c) Engage London
It’s also well-known for being a place where thieves on scooters are expert at stealing your phone.
Right move states that in 2017 the average Islington property price was £776,813. A house now sells for more than £1 million. (c) Engage London
Islington is unusual. It has around 200,000 people living here. Some are well-off residents, who live in super expensive homes, and may also play a big part in media life. Around 18,300 people are on the council’s waiting list for a home and more than 700 are in temporary accommodation (source).
The old postal sorting office at Mount Pleasant in Islington, not far from City University, is currently being turned into high-value housing with few affordable homes in the development. (c) Engage London
A borough of two halves
Even if some Islington people are known for being well known, many more people in Islington are finding life a real struggle. Islington is:
So now you know a bit more about Islington – home of Engage London participants. If you have any questions, just let us know…
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