— The masterclass "Using AI constructively," which took place late November in Cologne, offered journalists a hands-on chance to learn how artificial intelligence can enrich their work. Special focus was placed on incorporating diverse perspectives and solutions into reporting via AI tools.
A celebration of democracy: The b° future festival 2024
— The second edition of the b° future festival took place October 3 to 5 in Bonn, Germany, with the Münsterplatz, Bonn’s main square, at the center of events. With around 190 different events, the festival brought together international media professionals, local attendees and curious passersby for three days of dialogue, discovery and engagement.
Sharing Solutions: The Bonn Institute at the GMF 2024
— This year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn was all about solutions. On June 17 and 18, people from all over the world from the media industry, politics, science, education, business and civil society came together at the World Conference Center to discuss current socio-political conflicts and challenges in journalism. This time, the focus was not on the problems - but on constructive and innovative approaches to tackling them.
Seven things journalists can do to counter news avoidance
— At #ijf24 in Perugia, Ellen Heinrichs and Nic Newman presented seven strategies for combating news fatigue that have already proven successful in practice.
Mental health, self-care and resilience in journalism
— Many journalists work under stressful, sometimes dangerous conditions, and regularly come face to face with severe human suffering. In such an environment, it is essential to take care of oneself in order to preserve one’s health, motivation to work and a constructive mind-set. Learn how in the 12th and final article of “Psychology for Journalists”. By Katja Ehrenberg and Margarida Alpuim
The Harvard Principles applied to journalism: From conflicting positions to constructive dialogues
— How journalists can get inspiration from mediation principles to develop and use constructive practices for dialogue when moderating discussions and reporting on divisive issues. Part 11 of the series “Psychology for Journalists”. By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
Psychological effects of power: What journalists need to know
— Being powerful or powerless affects what we pay attention to and how we think, feel, make decisions, and behave. Find out how to recognise particular signals of power or powerlessness in others and how to use your own power constructively in your everyday journalistic practice. Part 10 of our article series “Psychology for Journalists”. By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
Unboxing people: How to de-construct clichés and counter prejudice in reporting
— Social categorisation, prejudice and the role of the media: Relevant research findings and scientifically solid tools and tips for editorial practice to responsibly counter social divisions and hate. Part 9 of the "Psychology for Journalists'' article series
— "Prompt Book" – a Constructive AI Toolkit for Journalists. The Bonn Institute, in collaboration with its project partners, is developing guidelines for the responsible and constructive use of generative AI in journalism. We will provide the results, research tips, and tools for editorial everyday life here.
From helpless to hopeful: How journalists can inspire audiences to feel more empowered
— How to do journalism that fosters hopefulness and informed action — plus, special tips for climate reporting. Part 8 of the article series "Psychology for Journalists". By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
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