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Biography
Katherine is an Associate Principal Lecturer at the Leeds Trinity University's Centre for Journalism. She is also the Programme Leader for Broadcast Journalism and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Other roles include:
Hon. Secretary of the Royal Television Society (Yorkshire)
Former television producer/director, Yorkshire Television
Former television news reporter/writer/assistant producer/editor, Yorkshire Television
Former television news reporter/presenter/radio reporter/presenter, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Research interests
- Television News, transatlantic approach to television news, use of writing in television news, social media and pedagogy within Journalism education.
- Television Journalism education
- Experiential learning
- Collaborative Online International Learning
Teaching and Administration
Teaching experience
2007-present Senior Professional Practice Fellow, Leeds Trinity University
2005-2007 Lecturer, York St John University
since 2005 Guest Lecturer Huddersfield University
1994-1996 Guest Lecturer, University of Leeds
Current Teaching responsibilities
Level 5 – Radio & Online Newsdays (Module Coordinator)
Level 5 - Online & Social Video (Module Coordinator)
Level 6 – TV & Social Media Newsdays (Module Coordinator)
Level 6 - TV & Social Media (Module Coordinator)
Level 7– News Skills
Level 7 - Live Production (Module Coordinator)
Major Administrative / Academic Roles and Responsibilities
Broadcast Journalism Programme Leader 2012-present
Admissions tutor for Broadcast Journalism 2012-present
External Examiner –
Nottingham Trent University, Journalism 2021 - 2024
Journalism, Grimsby Institute 2006-2010
External Examiner - TV & Video, Grimsby Institute 2006-2010
External Examiner – Photography, Grimsby Institute 2006-2008
External Curriculum Review Panel Member – University of Huddersfield, June 2006
Current Year at Leeds Trinity:
ULTA-2 Mentor 2009-2014
SSAC staff member 2010-2013
Mentor to new member of staff, 2008-2009
Module Coordinator, see above, since 2008
Member of group looking at revalidation of Journalism Programme, 2008-2009
Member of group developing new Journalism & Politics Programme, 2008-2009
Representing Media and Journalism Departments on Open Days, since 2008
Progress Tutor, since 2008
Placement Tutor, since 2008
Previously at York St John University:
Module Coordinator, Level 2 Non-Fiction Research, Design & Planning, 2006-2007
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Arts, University of Leeds
Award Date: 19 Dec 2023
Award Date: 19 Apr 2023
PGCertLTHE, University of Leeds
Award Date: 20 Oct 2016
Master of Arts, University of Leeds
Award Date: 20 Apr 2016
External positions
Guest Lecturer, University of Huddersfield
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Activities
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Broadcast Journalism Training Council (External organisation)
Katherine Blair (Chair)
1 Jul 2016 → 1 Jul 2021Activity: Membership › Membership of learned society or professional body
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Royal Television Society (External organisation)
Katherine Blair (Chair)
Jan 2008 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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External Examiner - Journalism
Katherine Blair (Examiner)
2006Activity: Knowledge Exchange - Examination › External examination
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External Examiner - TV & Video
Katherine Blair (Examiner)
2006 → 2009Activity: Knowledge Exchange - Examination › External examination
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External Examiner - Photography
Katherine Blair (Examiner)
2006 → 2008Activity: Knowledge Exchange - Examination › External examination