Tag: Conferences: Sports journalism
Call for Papers | The Journalism and Sport Symposium | MediaCity campus, University of Salford, January 15, 2027. Call ends October 30, 2026
The University of Salford is hosting a one-day symposium to explore the past, present and future of sports journalism in this context. Proposals are sought for individual papers (up to 15 minutes) or themed panels made up of 2-4 presentations, from anyone who has original research into sports journalism which they would like to share. Presentations are welcome from early career researchers, PGRs, independent researchers, journalists and other non-academics. This symposium will take place 100 years to the day since the first live commentary of a sporting occasion on BBC radio, of England v Wales in rugby union’s Five Nations Championship.
Call for Papers | Sports Journalism: ethical vacuum or ethical minefield? | Institute of Communication Ethics Annual Conference, 27 October 2017, Frontline Club, London. Ends 2017-07-01
While the ethical issues surrounding news journalism are closely scrutinised, the ethical dilemmas facing sports journalism are often neglected, or even unacknowledged. How have sports journalists responded to ethical issues arising from the digital revolution? This conference aims to provide a space for analysis and discussion on the varied ethical issues confronting sports journalists.
