International Journalism Week

International Journalism Week (or IJW) is a programme of events organised every year by the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield. Each year focuses on a key theme and includes panels, talks from external speakers, workshops and competitions for students.

What is International Journalism Week?

Watch as Professor Jackie Harrison, a number of our students and several guest speakers discuss why International Journalism Week is such a vital event for those studying Journalism.

A press photographer in front of smashed glass

IJW 2024: event page

An overview and event details for this year's event.
Alexis Akwagyiram

IJW 2024: presenters

Find out more about the guest presenters, talks, panels and presentations taking place during International Journalism Week 2024.
Student working in the Sheff news studio

IJW 2024: student competitions

Find out more about the student competitions taking place during International Journalism Week 2024.
International Journalism Week 2023. 30 October to 3 November. A man wearing a helmet and gas mask clearly marked with the word 'PRESS'
IJW 2023 
International Journalism Week 2022
IJW 2022 
Students in a lecture at International Journalism Week
IJW 2021 

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Organising Committee

Find out more about the Organisers, Academics and Professional Services staff behind International Journalism week for this year.  

Meet the committee

Global Journalism MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2026 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Understand journalism’s role in shaping global debates. You’ll develop digital, data and communication skills to analyse news and present your ideas with impact across platforms and audiences.

  • Funding available