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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Strategies for developing heutagogic approaches within journalism education
Blair, K., 17 Jul 2026, The Routledge Companion to journalism education. RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Mind The Gap
Barker, R., Shakir, S. (Contributor), Walton, S. (Contributor), Maskeen, S. (Contributor), Eastwood, L. (Contributor), Pollard, T. (Contributor), Walford, T. (Contributor), Healy, M. (Photographer), Brierley, A. (Contributor), Harper, D. (Contributor), Blair, K. (Contributor), Dodd, D. (Contributor) & Cable, L. (Contributor), 14 Mar 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Film/video
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Mobile broadcast journalism: evolution, contemporary practices and the coming of age of MoJo
Blair, K., 29 Dec 2025, Insights on broadcast journalism. Keeble, R. L. & Mair, J. (eds.). Routledge, 14 p. (Journalism Insights).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › 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
Activities
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Solutions Journalism Network (External organisation)
Blair, K. (Chair)
Jan 2026Activity: Membership › Membership of learned society or professional body
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CELT Learning and Teaching Conference 2025: Practising Socially Just Assessment in a Turbulent World
Miles-Berry, L. (Chair), De Pretto, L. (Chair) & Blair, K. (Chair)
10 Jul 2025Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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Leeds Trinity University Learning and Teaching Conference
Blair, K. (Chair)
10 Jul 2025Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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"Teaching to the TikTok Generation" paper presented at AdvanceHE Teaching and Learning Conference
Blair, K. (Chair)
1 Jul 2025 → 3 Jul 2025Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference
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Advance HE Student Engagement Conference 2025
Blair, K. (Chair), De Pretto, L. (Chair), Heald, H. (Speaker), Miles-Berry, L. (Speaker) & Robinson, T. (Speaker)
10 Apr 2025Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Seminar/workshop