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Personal profile
Biography
Katherine is an Associate Profesor 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
- Global collaborations
- Mobile Journalism
- Social Media Journalism
- TV Journalism
- Heutagogy
- Experiential 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 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 2012-2023
Admissions tutor for Broadcast Journalism 2012-present
Study Abroad Coordinator
Curriculum for Social Justice International Co-lead
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, International Studies, University of Leeds
Award Date: 19 Dec 2023
Bachelor of Journalism, Carleton University
Award Date: 19 Apr 2023
PGCertLTHE, University of Leeds
Award Date: 20 Oct 2016
Master of Arts, Creative Writing , University of Leeds
Award Date: 20 Apr 2016
External positions
Guest Lecturer, University of Huddersfield
REF 2029 UOA
- UOA34 - Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
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Broadcast journalism insights: MOJO revolution explored
Blair, K., Jun 2024, (In preparation) Routledge.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Global journalism collaborations: worldwide storytelling projects in higher education
Blair, K. (Editor), Coomey, M. (Editor) & Sidlow, F. (Editor), 23 Feb 2024, London: Routledge. 131 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Global journalism collaborations: worldwide storytelling projects in higher education
Blair, K., Sidlow, F. & Coomey, M., 23 Feb 2024, London: Routledge. 144 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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How the Globalizer App developed at Leeds Trinity University is a way for all higher education institutions to implement Globalization 4.0
Blair, K. & Shabut, A., Feb 2024, HETL Frontiers, 2, 1, p. 10-12 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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The Routledge companion to journalism education: strategies for developing heutagogic approaches within journalism education
Blair, K., Jun 2024, (Submitted)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
Activities
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Association of Journalism Education Summer Conference 2023
Blair, K. (Chair)
29 Jun 2023 → 30 Jun 2023Activity: Invited talk/public lecture/debate
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8th International Conference on Electronic Technology and Information Science
Blair, K. (Chair)
24 Mar 2023Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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Global Media Education Summit 2023
Blair, K. (Chair)
3 Mar 2023Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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Journal of the Association for Journalism Education (Journal)
Blair, K. (Editorial board member)
1 Sept 2022Activity: Publication peer review and editorial work › Publication peer review
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Association of Journalism Education Annual Connference
Blair, K. (Speaker)
23 Jun 2022 → 24 Jun 2022Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference