Keeping imagination and innovation at the heart of the agenda, the 2016 summer course saw the introduction of virtual reality and 360 video

2014 participant, Fatma Al Falahi, sharpens up her skills in the exploding field of mobile journalism

Maximising the power of mobile video with Thomson Foundation trainer, Glenn Mulcahy

Journalists get a high-speed introduction to digital media with a mix of tuition and workshops

"The course literally changed my life" — Viasen Soobramoney, Independent Media Group, South Africa

2015 graduate, Boldwill Hungwe, has since become a pioneer of digital journalism in Zimbabwe

The summer course includes a week’s work placement with a leading UK news organisation

A look back: the class of 1981 included graduates from Ghana and Nigeria

Students came to Thomson Foundation's Television College from around the world in the 60s and 70s

Summer of skills-intensive training

Every summer since 1962, hundreds of international journalists have come to the UK to attend Thomson Foundation's training courses. Alumni have played major roles in the development of their countries' media organisations, some even holding influential positions in government.

Fast facts

Location

London, United Kingdom

Project duration

Five weeks annually

Project start date

1962

Category

Digital convergence; summer course

The course literally changed my life. When I returned to South Africa, I was able to set up Africa’s first wide-scale mobile journalism internship within Independent Media Group"

Viasen Soobramoney, South Africa

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Deborah Kelly

DeborahK@thomsonfoundation.org

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