Deborah Wilson David
Senior Associate for Journalism Education Futures
Deborah Wilson David is an independent consultant and educator. With more than 35 years’ experience which began in professional broadcasting before moving into higher education and international academic leadership, she has developed particular expertise in journalism curriculum innovation, transnational education and public service media.
Deborah held leadership positions at both the University of Lincoln and Nottingham Trent University, latterly as their Head of Journalism and Media. She also spent a year in Beijing as a Visiting Professor and Director of Educational Development for Nottingham Trent University’s Joint Institute with the Communication University of China. Alongside her academic work, she has undertaken consultancy and training for organisations such as the Council of Europe, UNESCO, Reporters Sans Frontières, charities and public bodies in the UK and internationally.
An active contributor to the journalism and mass communication education communities, Deborah is a Director of the Broadcast Education Association in the United States, representing its international membership, she serves on the Executive Committee of the UK’s Association for Journalism Education, and is a former Vice President of the European Journalism Training Association. She has been an International Visiting Scholar and has delivered invited lectures and workshops at universities across Europe, North America and China.
Deborah approaches journalism education and broadcasting from a practitioner perspective, with a particular interest in ensuring journalism education remains innovative, inclusive and effective in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing media landscape.
