#MediaStrong Symposium

 The #MediaStrong symposium is back. Our second event brings together journalists and news professionals, renowned mental health specialists, expert academics, and campaigners for the protection of journalists. Following the success of last year’s conference in Belfast, #MediaStrong 2 will again provide a safe space for journalists to gather and learn about the latest research as well as how to protect their mental health – both in the field and in the newsroom.

Speakers and contributors at #MediaStrong will paint a picture of today’s newsroom and the challenges facing journalists and media workers. Presentations and insights from journalists, mental health specialists and academics will explore how a greater awareness of the impact of trauma enables us to tell better informed and more accurate stories; to be sensitive to the people we report on; and to establish good mental health practices that allow journalists, media workers and the industry as a whole to thrive.

The inaugural #MediaStrong symposium was organised by veteran journalist, author and Head of Ulster University’s Undergraduate Journalism programme, Leona O’Neill. After a highly successful symposium in 2023, this year’s event will be even bigger and will take place in London on May 17th at City, University of London from 10am-5pm and will be broadcast live into selected newsrooms.