2008 Student Journalism Conference

In 2008, Co-operation Ireland held its annual student journalism conference in Dublin City Library.

Journalism students from colleges and universities from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland heard from speakers who examined the theme of 'Reporting the Present, Preparing for the Future'.

Brendan Keenan, Group Business Editor at Independent Newspapers and Dr John Bradley, an international consultant debated the media and the economy, paying particular attention to North-South economic inter-relations.

The Kevin Connolly, BBC North America Correspondent also gave an account of the media’s influence in the US presidential election.

In the sponsors discussion forum, Gary McDonald from the Irish News, Geoff Hill from the News Letter and Hugh Linehan from The Irish Times discussed how technology and the environmental issues will impact on the future of journalism.