This is why we need journalism
In this series, EM explores the meaning of journalism at the university. What makes independent media so essential in an environment where knowledge, power, politics, and money intersect?

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Episode 1
The first episode outlines the history of Dutch journalism in broad strokes and Mijke Slot, a lecturer in Media and Journalism, explains why journalism is essential for a well-functioning democracy.
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‘Without journalism we are dependent on people with power’ – This is why we need journalism (episode 1)
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Episode 2
We dive into the origins of university magazines and Erasmus Magazine, and show why independent journalism is essential. Editor-in-chief Wieneke Gunneweg explains why universities must be critically scrutinized.
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‘A university, where critical thinking is central, must allow itself to be critically followed’ – this is why we need journalism (episode 2)
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Episode 3
How does an article at EM come together? In this episode, you’ll discover how an EM editor works, from the initial idea to publication. Feba Sukmana takes you through her approach and shows which steps and journalistic principles are involved.
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How an EM article is made – This is why we need journalism (Episode 3)
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Een lijst met specials
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DGI Travel
DGI Travel (formerly known as Diversity Travel) is the mandatory booking system for business travel of Erasmus University. Dozens of employees are dissatisfied with the service due to its high costs, a user-unfriendly platform, and inadequate customer service.Gepubliceerd op:Special -
End-of-year special 2025
With 6,422 staff and 31,473 students, it’s impossible to know everyone at the university. But what do these people do once they step off campus? In this end-of-year series, EM makes the connection with six remarkable stories about what students and staff do in their spare time, and more.Gepubliceerd op:Special -
Dutch elections 2025
What do the political parties want for students, higher education, and science? What are the political preferences of students and staff? Read everything about the Parliamentary elections on 29 October in this special.Gepubliceerd op:Special