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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · 29d

We had a superb panel on AI Literacy in Newsroom, with Laura Ellis (BBC), Karyn Fleeting (Reach plc.), Pulitzer award winner @cephillips.bsky.social (Stanford @stanfordpress.bsky.social), @titusplattner.bsky.social (Tamedia) and Catherine Sotirakou (IQ Media).

@braiduk.bsky.social @datajconf.com

European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · Sep 10

Up next - our panel on AI Literacy in the Newsroom, led by Dr. Bahareh Heravi
(University of Surrey), with Karyn Fleeting (Reach plc.), Laura Ellis (BBC), Titus Plattner (Tamedia), Catherine Sotirakou (IQ Media), Cheryl Phillips (Stanford University) #datajconf

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European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · Sep 10

Up next - our panel on AI Literacy in the Newsroom, led by Dr. Bahareh Heravi
(University of Surrey), with Karyn Fleeting (Reach plc.), Laura Ellis (BBC), Titus Plattner (Tamedia), Catherine Sotirakou (IQ Media), Cheryl Phillips (Stanford University) #datajconf

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Sep 10

We have just kicked off day 3 of the conference.

Follow the livestream if you are not here in Athens.

www.youtube.com/live/ANPotC3...

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European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · Sep 9

Lucy Block from the Climate and Community Institute @cplusc.bsky.social takes the floor, with examples of data storytelling done in collaboration with the civic sector #datajconf

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European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · Sep 9

In our @icij.org session, we're discussing Uncovering Offshore Secrecy through Passport Detection: Journalists and Scientists Reveal how they Integrated Machine Learning - with
Delphine Reuter and Nuno Loureiro, moderated by @bheravi.bsky.social #datajconf

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European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · Sep 9

How do we strike a balance between enthusiasm and caution when it comes to using AI in journalism? The panel weighs in on @bheravi.bsky.social's first question #datajconf

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are live streaming the conference.

European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · Sep 9

If you want to follow along with the conference we are livestreaming the sessions from the main auditorium on both days. Today's livestream is available here: www.youtube.com/live/SKv4KoN...

The European Data & Computational JournalismConference 2025 | 09/09/2025

YouTube video by ANA-MPAwebTV

www.youtube.com

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European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · Sep 8

The workshop day is in full swing. #datajconf

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European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · Sep 8

We are all set to start the workshops day.

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Jul 8

Honoured to be named among expert voices on AI and journalism — and in such great company, too.

Thank you @journalismnews.bsky.social!

www.journalism.co.uk/news/who-to-...

Updated: 86 expert voices at the intersection of AI and journalism

We asked, you responded. These are the visionaries and innovators you trust to give you the latest lowdown on artificial intelligence

www.journalism.co.uk

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Jun 29

Always a pleasure to share a conversation with these brilliant women. Grateful just to be in their company & even more so to have the chance to work with them! @bronwynjo.bsky.social @newsprof1.bsky.social @rhianne-j.bsky.social @ewaluger.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social @braiduk.bsky.social

Shannon Vallor @shannonvallor.bsky.social · Jun 18

Fantastic expert panel on the deep challenges AI poses for Public Media and Democracy with Kate Wright, Bahareh Heravi, BBC’s Rhianne Jones and Bronwyn Jones, led by @ewaluger.bsky.social at the @braiduk.bsky.social Community Gathering in Manchester today!

Five panelists seated on a stage branded with BRAID (Responsible AI Divides) and the title Public Media and Democracy

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Jun 9

Today is the last day to submit to @datajconf.com.

We have had some really good submission so far.

Get your submissions in!

www.datajconf.com

The European Data and Computational Journalism Conference 2025

The 5th European Conference on Data and Computational Journalism aims to bring together industry, practitioners and academics in the fields of journalism and news production and information, data, soc...

www.datajconf.com

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Jun 6

Join the livestream here:

warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/sca...

Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Jun 5

I am excited to be part of this panel on The Politics of AI this Friday. Come join us if you are in Warwick or around.

Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies @ccmpswarwick.bsky.social · Jun 2

Joins us this Friday for our Critical Dialogues on AI event, featuring @joannegh.bsky.social , Tanaya Guha, Sanjay Sharma, Sebastián Lehuedé, @bheravi.bsky.social and our own @carolinabandinelli.bsky.social 👇

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Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies @ccmpswarwick.bsky.social · Jun 2

Joins us this Friday for our Critical Dialogues on AI event, featuring @joannegh.bsky.social , Tanaya Guha, Sanjay Sharma, Sebastián Lehuedé, @bheravi.bsky.social and our own @carolinabandinelli.bsky.social 👇

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European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · Jun 2

Lots of excellent submissions coming in today!

🕰️ We've had a few last-minute requests for some extra time, so we're pleased to announce we're extending the submission deadline to 9th June 2025 - get those papers and proposals in!

www.datajconf.com

The European Data and Computational Journalism Conference 2025

The 5th European Conference on Data and Computational Journalism aims to bring together industry, practitioners and academics in the fields of journalism and news production and information, data, soc...

www.datajconf.com

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European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · May 28

🚨 We're also excited to be able to announce our ticket prices for this September!

🎟️ We've kept ticket prices low as in previous years:

💰€85 (+ tax) for general admission
💰€45 (+ tax) for students and journalists

Ticket links available soon - keep your eyes on www.datajconf.com for updates!

The European Data and Computational Journalism Conference 2025

The 5th European Conference on Data and Computational Journalism aims to bring together industry, practitioners and academics in the fields of journalism and news production and information, data, soc...

www.datajconf.com

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Martin Chorley @mjc.martinjc.com · May 28

Hope all the submissions are coming together well!

some excellent looking proposals in so far, I think it's going to be a great line-up yet again!

#datajconf #datajournalism #ai

European Data and Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com · May 28

🚨 Only a few days left until the submission deadline for the European Data & Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com!

We welcome:
📝 Short papers
💡 Very short pitches (250 words) for industry talks, panels, or workshops

⏳Deadline: 2 June

See you in Athens this Sep 👋🏼

www.datajconf.com

The European Data and Computational Journalism Conference 2025

The 5th European Conference on Data and Computational Journalism aims to bring together industry, practitioners and academics in the fields of journalism and news production and information, data, soc...

www.datajconf.com

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · May 28

🚨 Only a few days left until the submission deadline for the European Data & Computational Journalism Conference @datajconf.com!

We welcome:
📝 Short papers
💡 Very short pitches (250 words) for industry talks, panels, or workshops

⏳Deadline: 2 June

See you in Athens this Sep 👋🏼

www.datajconf.com

The European Data and Computational Journalism Conference 2025

The 5th European Conference on Data and Computational Journalism aims to bring together industry, practitioners and academics in the fields of journalism and news production and information, data, soc...

www.datajconf.com

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Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ @kathimerini.gr · Apr 10

Στις 14 & 15 Απριλίου 2025, η Καθημερινή συμμετέχει στο διεθνές συνέδριο “The Future of Digital Journalism: Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Integrity” ως partner του ευρωπαϊκού έργου IQ Media.
🔗 Δωρεάν εγγραφή: www.eventdata.gr/iqmedia/reg....

www.kathimerini.gr/pages/announ...

Διεθνές Συνέδριο: The Future of Digital Journalism: Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Integrity

Στις 14 και 15 Απριλίου 2025 πραγματοποιείται το διεθνές συνέδριο με τίτλο “The Future of Digital Journalism: Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Integrity”, το οποίο διοργανώνεται από το Εργαστή...

www.kathimerini.gr

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Apr 3

Some of the neatest people one could work with, who are also some of the best ResponsibleAI experts in the UK. So lucky to be part of this community.

BRAID UK @braiduk.bsky.social · Apr 2

This week we have spent a few days with our BRAID fellows at North Berwick. This is the first time the Fellows have come together in person, and it's been a great opportunity to develop and strengthen relationships, and to explore ideas and build collaboration.

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Mar 4

It was such a pleasure to work with other @braiduk.bsky.social researchers on this response to the UK government on AI & Copyright in the UK.

Read our response here.

BRAID UK @braiduk.bsky.social · Mar 4

Last week, a group of our BRAID researchers led by Dr Paula Westenberger & Dr Anna-Maria Sichani submitted a response to the UK govt #copyright & #AI consultation, advocating for the rights of creatives & transparency in AI development. Read the response: zenodo.org/records/1494... Well done team!

BRAID researchers' response to UK Government copyright and AI consultation

This response to the UK Government consultation on AI and Copyright was prepared by researchers in the Bridging Responsible AI Divides (BRAID) Programme. BRAID is a UK-wide programme dedicated to inte...

zenodo.org

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Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Feb 11

You can find the open access pre-print here:
surrey.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/de...

surrey.primo.exlibrisgroup.com

Bahareh Heravi @bheravi.bsky.social · Feb 11

I have been researching Data Storytelling models and structures for a while now.

My latest article on this is published in the Routledge Companion to Digital Journalism Studies.

Storytelling Structures in Data Journalism: Introducing the Water Tower Structure

www.routledge.com/The-Routledg...

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Andy Kirk @visualisingdata.com · Jan 24

People of London, I've arranged a 'book launch and data viz celebration' event on 6 Feb.

Free tickets + discounted books available.

I'll be doing 2 talks: "How I got here" about my book writing experience and "How we got here" plotting the recent history of data viz at large.

Info and details 👇

Andy Kirk @visualisingdata.com · Jan 23

NEW POST: Please come to my book launch in London on Thursday 6th February!

🎉 Talks, Q&A, activities, contests, chat, drinks and snacks, fun.
🎟️ Free tickets OR
🎟️ £35 tickets to receive a book as well, I'll even sign it if you want!
⏰ 4pm doors, 5-7pm event.

visualisingdata.com/2025/01/lond...

London book launch event on 6th February - Data Viz Excellence, Everywhere

On Thursday 6th February I will be running a short but packed event in London, hosted by the lovely people of Canva at their HQ in Hoxton Square.

visualisingdata.com

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