Journalism students experience “live” on PXL Radio
PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts’ new radio station gives journalism students the hands-on training they need for careers in radio broadcasting
PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts’ new radio station gives journalism students the hands-on training they need for careers in radio broadcasting
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The theme for the 12th edition of World Radio Day on Feb. 13 is “Radio and Peace.” Independent radio provides the foundation for democracy and good governance by gathering evidence about what is happening, informing citizens about it in impartial and fact-based terms, explaining what is at stake and brokering dialogue among different groups in society.
Through specific radio programming and editorial choices, the medium addresses both the root causes and triggers of conflict before they potentially explode into violence.
Through specific radio programming and editorial choices, the medium addresses both the root causes and triggers of conflict before they potentially explode into violence.
With that in mind, I propose 13 ideas on how radio broadcasters can celebrate Feb. 13, 2023. They are:
It’s radio’s freedom from commercial, ideological or political influence that contributes to conflict prevention and peacebuilding (i.e., radio professionals’ accountability to citizens, fact-checking, accuracy, balanced reporting and journalistic investigation behind each broadcast news and programs).
Radio offers an alternative methodology by clarifying frustrations or clashes of interest, clearing misunderstandings, identifying issues of distrust. This can help counter hate, the desire for revenge or the will to take up arms.
UNESCO’s Constitution, adopted in London on Nov. 16, 1945, says: “… since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed.”
The author is chief of media development and media in emergency at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Read RedTech’s feature on Mirta Lourenço and her insights on radio evolution here.
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PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts’ new radio station gives journalism students the hands-on training they need for careers in radio broadcasting
The appointment enables Lawo North America team to focus on growth and scalability, says firm
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