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Why Code?

A talk for those who are unsure on how knowledge of code can help journalists in their investigations. Leila Haddou talks to a developer, Max Harlow; a code newbie data journalist, Niamh McIntyre; and a code old-hand data journalist and editor, Helena Bengtsson. The discussion covers the use of code for journalism, which language to learn, and why and how it can improve your investigations. Questions from the audience are welcome and encouraged.

4 July 2019 – #CIJSummer 2019/DAY 1

10:45–11:45
Why Code?

Helena Bengtsson

Helena Bengtsson is the data journalism editor at Gota Media, a regional publishing company in the south of Sweden with 13 local titles. She previously worked as the data journalism editor at Sveriges Television, Sweden’s national television broadcaster, for 27 years and has also served as Editor, Data Projects of the Guardian UK between 2014-2017.

Leila Haddou

Leila Haddou is former data journalism editor for The Times and Sunday Times. Before that, she worked on investigations at the Financial Times and the Guardian. She has an avid interest in how technology can aid investigative reporting and co-organises the monthly Journocoders meet up event.

Max Harlow

Max Harlow works on the visual and data journalism team at the Financial Times, focusing on investigations. He also runs Journocoders, a group for journalists to develop technical skills for use in their reporting.

Niamh McIntyre

Niamh McIntyre is a journalist on the Guardian’s data projects team, working on data-driven investigations and news stories. Recent stories include an investigation into schools using crowdfunding websites and coverage of the UK’s gender pay gap.
  • 4 July 2019 10.45–11.45
Location: Room 105 - PSH Building - Goldsmiths, University of London
Workshop
Beginner
Data