Data Journalism UK 2020

Data Journalism UK 2020

Meet and hear from data journalists from across the UK as we gather in Birmingham to talk about cutting edge reporting, techniques for finding stories in structured information, and how great data journalism works. So far we have the following sessions confirmed, with more to follow.

Bursaries available to support travel and other costs for attendees on low incomes and from under-represented groups. Please contact paul.bradshaw@bcu.ac.uk for more information.

Keynote: TBC

Sneak preview: TBC

Panel 1: Data journalism in broadcast, video and audio

Data journalism is synonymous with big newspaper scoops and spectacular interactives — but what if you want to tell data-driven stories on video and audio? Or you're the first data journalist in a broadcast organisation? This panel will share its experiences of tackling that challenge, from traditional broadcasters Sky and the BBC, to newspaper organisations getting to grips with online video and podcasting.

Annie Gouk, Reach

Deputy Editor of data and multimedia at Reach, and host of The North in Numbers podcast, Annie Gouk will be talking about her experiences of telling data stories in audio and video. Annie Gouk is on Twitter @anniegouk.

Carmen Aguilar Garcia, Sky News

Carmen Aguilar Garcia Carmen has spent the last year shaping the role of Sky's first data journalist, finding and developing stories hidden in data, and communicating them using a range of visual storytelling techniques. Before specialising in data, Carmen was a multimedia journalist and TV reporter working in Spain and Chile, where she won several awards for digital projects.You can find her on Twitter @C_AguilarGarcia.

Robert Cuffe, BBC

Robert Cuffe was appointed as the BBC's Head of Statistics in 2017. He regularly advises broadcast journalists on how to interpret data and clearly communicate stories about numbers, as well as working with the BBC's data teams. He will be talking about the challenges of working with data on TV and radio, and common mistakes to avoid. You can find him on Twitter @robertcuffe.

Other panelists TBC

Panel 2: The boom in local data journalism

The last year has seen both Newsquest and JPI launch data teams, while Archant and PA have been using data to find local stories for some time. This panel sees all four come together to discuss the challenges of using data at a local level, and the different approaches that they have taken.

Tom Bristow, Archant

Tom Bristow is investigations editor for regional publisher Archant. He will talk about using the FOI Act beyond data journalism and the successes and failures he has had with it. He can be found on Twitter @TomSBristow.

Ian Jones, PA

The Press Association appointed Ian Jones as their first dedicated data journalist in 2015. Ian will talk about how the organisation approaches data stories and exclusives for a range of customers, as it has continues to expand from its historic role of transmitting breaking news. He is on Twitter @ian_a_jones.

Other panelists TBC

1530: The hands-on bit: practical sessions voted for by attendees

Workshops will be organised based on expressions of interest from those present. Previous sessions have covered R for journalists, FOI and company accounts.

Nominate other topics using the hashtag #DJUK20

Supported by Birmingham City University's MA in Data Journalism

FAQs

Are there ID requirements to enter the event?

The BBC requires all attendees to have photo ID. Please ensure you have this with you to be admitted to the event.

What if I arrive late?

Due to security arrangements you may have to wait until a suitable break to be admitted to the conference.