Friday 7th November 2025
The CIJ, in partnership with Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, is coming to Wales. Join us in Cardiff on Friday 7th November for a day of free workshops where you can learn some investigative skills, and then hear how to put them into practice.
What to expect?
Ever wondered what it takes to be an investigative journalist? Ever thought something demanded further scrutiny but didn’t know where to start? If the answer is yes, then the Centre for Investigative Journalism’s free day-long event is for you.
We are offering practical talks in investigative skills:
- Martin Tomkinson will talk about his career working as a financial reporter and intrepid investigative journalist, and offer pearls of wisdom and tips for budding investigative journalists along the way.
- Jenna Corderoy will explain how you can use the Freedom of Information Act to access documents.
- Maxence Peigné shows you how how to use open-source material to investigate companies.
- Tansy Hoskins will demonstrate practical tools for Information security showing you how protect yourself and your sources.
In these practical talks our trainers will share some of the tools they’ve used for their investigations and how they led to or supported stories. Laptops aren’t necessary but are useful if you want to follow along during the talk.
Anything you need help with finding out, or are there any public bodies or companies who you’d like to look into? Come and speak to our trainers who will do their best to help you. Just bring your questions along for a one-to-one consultation. At the end of the day, we invite you to join the CIJ, Cardiff University and friends after the sessions for networking drinks.
Who can attend?
The event is open to everyone over the age of 18, journalists and non-journalists alike. You will learn some investigative skills and hear different approaches to storytelling.
Tickets
The conference is free to attend but places are limited. Your ticket includes tea, coffee, biscuits and a drinks reception. Go to our registration page now to secure your FREE place.