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This is why we need journalism

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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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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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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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