Investigative Journalism Education Consortium

03/24/2022

Read how the Washington Post used visual forensics to analyze videos of the war in Ukraine to confirm whether they were real.

Journalists analyze some Ukraine war videos pixel-by-pixel to make sure they aren't bogus.

10/30/2021

IRE organizes bootcamps like this one, for aspiring data journalists starting with spreadsheets and moving into SQL for analyzing large batches of data.

*If you are an IRE member you can still sign up for the waiting list for this one.

**This bootcamp is full. To add your name to the waiting list, please email [email protected]. Current IRE membership required | Nov. 8-17 | Tickets cost $550-$1,000 IRE’s Data Journalism Bootcamp provides a broad foundation in data skills for anyone with beginner to intermediate skills. We’ll s...

10/29/2021

Read about the origins of GIJN

As we prepare for the 12th GIJC — our first, online-only conference — we revisit the origins of the Global Investigative Journalism Network.

09/20/2021

By immersing students in professionals environments through internships and bringing media professionals to the university with speaker series and residencies, the director will help prepare students for their future careers.

The College of Media at the University of Illinois, in Urbana-Champaign, has posted a listing for the inaugural Director of the Frank Center, which will help students develop as leaders in their professions by connecting them with experts and practitioners.

09/13/2021

Lots of points here are applicable to building a case as an investigative reporter in general.

Covering drug trafficking is inherently difficult and can be dangerous, so here is a guide to numerous best practices for reporting on it.

09/08/2021

Q & A with reporter Giacomo Bologna, who investigated how a Mississippi hospital's aggressive billing process was bankrupting poor patients.

09/06/2021

The year 2020 wasn’t just dominated by the pandemic. It was also a year of open data. Many health-related organizations published daily and real-time updates about the spread of the virus around the…

09/02/2021

With September quickly approaching, many are ready for a fresh start, and eager to find new opportunities. Check out these fellowships, festivals and grant applications with deadlines next month.…

09/02/2021

A troubled Education Department program left many disabled borrowers unable to escape crushing debt. A decade after ProPublica exposed the issue, the US has taken a major step to address the program’s defects.

09/02/2021

The federal government’s response amid the coronavirus pales in comparison to actions taken during the SARS outbreak and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

09/02/2021

Investigating the environment in developing countries can be a particularly dangerous gam, far from the Western media spotlight.

08/28/2021

Data Journalism's Top 10 includes stories on chaos at Kabul airport, dying from heat, biodiversity, hospital bills, and NBA Finals.