Is London really the greatest city in the world?

Some people would say capitals are too big, too crowded, too polluted and full of stressed and embittered citizens. Some others would see the marvel behind the setting. Londoners are happy to be able to claim, since a few weeks, that their city is more popular than Paris after the release of its high number … Continue reading Is London really the greatest city in the world?

The Bucket List Frustration – Top 10 Useless Things to Do Before You Die

Who hasn’t ever been geeking out on the Internet and reading those long lists of “things you should do before you die”? I mean, yes, they all sound pretty amazing, but when will I have the chance to ride an ostrich in Asia? It’s not like I wouldn’t enjoy it, but it is certainly not … Continue reading The Bucket List Frustration – Top 10 Useless Things to Do Before You Die

Pourquoi je suis accro aux séries des années 90 (I)

Ou plutôt, pourquoi je suis honteusement scotchée à ma télévision quand je tombe sur Hélène et les garçons. Le bonheur avec Hélène et les garçons, c’est que ça ne s’est jamais terminé. En 2014, Hélène est toujours sur le petit écran, le visage marqué par les années mais éternellement suivie de ses ‘garçons’ musiciens. C’est beau d’aimer … Continue reading Pourquoi je suis accro aux séries des années 90 (I)

Syria: journalism is making its citizens’ revolution

With 28 journalists killed while covering the conflict, Syria was by far the deadliest country in 2012. The country is now one of the most challenging locations to report from. Reporters Without Borders recently released its 2013 Press Freedom index, placing Syria the 176th country with less media freedom out of 179 countries in the … Continue reading Syria: journalism is making its citizens’ revolution

Meeting with a foreign correspondent – Stuart Hughes

BBC World Affairs producer Stuart Hughes recently talked to Brunel students about his experience as a foreign correspondent and explained how journalists need to adapt to the changing media landscape.  Sadly, journalism can be a perilous profession and the story of Stuart Hughes demonstrates what it takes sometimes to journalists to bring the news to … Continue reading Meeting with a foreign correspondent – Stuart Hughes

❮INTERVIEW❯ Jessamy: “I would be lost if I couldn’t travel”

“I wouldn’t be who I am today without the experiences had, challenges overcome and friends met during my trips”, explained Jessamy Baudains, a 22-year-old student in Journalism. Guided by her passions for literature, history, photography and travel, her dream is to become a travel writer. “My interest in Journalism didn’t come to me one day … Continue reading ❮INTERVIEW❯ Jessamy: “I would be lost if I couldn’t travel”