{"id":34503,"date":"2022-09-30T14:41:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T13:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/?page_id=34503"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:13:40","slug":"about-bower-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/about-bower-news\/","title":{"rendered":"About Bower News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bower News is a digital journalism platform produced by students on the MA Journalism programme at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It operates as both a teaching newsroom and a public-facing publication, giving students the opportunity to produce and publish real journalism while developing the skills needed for the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A real newsroom experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bower News is designed to reflect the pace, structure and expectations of a professional newsroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students research, report, write and produce stories across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>breaking news<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>features and long-form journalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>multimedia storytelling, including video, audio and interactive content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work is produced both during structured News Day simulations and independently, allowing students to build a portfolio of published work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning by publishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything published on Bower News is part of the MA Journalism learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students are supported by academic staff and work within a clear editorial framework, developing skills in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>newsgathering and verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>interviewing and source development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>writing for digital audiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>media law and ethics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>multimedia production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Publishing work publicly helps students gain confidence, build professional credibility, and prepare for careers in journalism and media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editorial standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We aim to uphold the core principles of professional journalism, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>accuracy and verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fairness and balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear attribution of sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ethical reporting practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Bower News reflects a learning environment, all contributors are expected to work to these standards, supported by editorial guidance and oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A platform for student voices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bower News provides a space for students to tell stories that matter &#8211; locally, nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Content may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>original reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analysis and features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>multimedia storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>embedded content from social media platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site showcases the breadth of work produced by MA Journalism students and helps demonstrate their skills to future employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the MA Journalism course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MA Journalism programme at UWE Bristol is focused on practical, industry-relevant training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It prepares students for careers across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>digital journalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>broadcast and multimedia production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>communications and media industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bower News is a central part of this training, offering hands-on experience in publishing, editing and newsroom workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to contact the Bower News team, or find out more about the MA Journalism programme, please email the MA Journalism programme leader Christopher Brown: christopher12.brown@uwe.ac.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bower News is a digital journalism platform produced by students on the MA Journalism programme at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). 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