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Working collaboratively, we turn innovation-informed research into real-world impact – through leadership development, applied projects, and policy engagement.
Upcoming Event
JILeaders Applicant Information Session 1 & Q&A (PG Cert 2027)
Monday, 14 September 2026
4:30-5:30pm BST I Online (Teams)
University of Lancashire, Preston
Applicants will gain insights into the curriculum and application process, hear first-hand experiences from current participants, and connect with mentors and advisors who are industry leaders. Learn More →
What We Do
Research. Leadership. Innovation.
Insights
We produce rigorous, innovation-informed research that helps media leaders navigate change and make better decisions—informing practice, advancing academic understanding, and shaping policy.
Leadership Development
We develop leaders with the mindset, capabilities, and networks needed to drive sustainable innovation in journalism and media.
Applied Innovation
We design and deliver research-led projects that tackle real-world challenges, creating practical solutions with measurable impact.
Community
We convene a global network of practitioners, researchers, and partners to collaborate, share knowledge, and shape the future of public-interest media.
Journalism Innovation and Leadership Programme
A transformative programme for senior media professionals — building the leadership skills, strategic vision and global networks needed to lead newsrooms through change.
119
postgraduate media
leaders certified
since 2021
56%
of our diverse global
alumni are women
25+
countries in our
global network
2+
decades of journalism leadership research
and education
Our Projects
A selection of our flagship research and practice projects.
Our Impact
We focus on creating measurable impact across research, leadership and collaboration.
Impact and Outcomes
POWER OF PERFORMANCE 2025
Explore the Programme impact →
IMPACT SUMMARY 2025
Read the 2025 impact summary →
POWER OF PERFORMANCE 2024
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IMPACT REPORT 2024
Participant Experience
WHY JILEADERS PARTICIPANTS RATE THE PROGRAMME
Hear from JILeaders participants →
MAEVE CONNOLLY – MA/PG CERT
JACQUI MERRINGTON – MA/PG CERT
Research & Industry
DEVELOPING THE NARRATIVE PODCASTING FRAMEWORK TO DELINEATE PRACTICE IN THE FIELD (BY RACHEL SIBLEY)
Our Global Network
Our work is supported by a global network of partners across media, academia and policy. This includes collaborations with international organisations, industry leaders and community groups.
