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We provide world-class investigative training and promote investigative journalism worldwide. linktr.ee/cijournalismuk

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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 9h
What exactly do we teach at our courses and conferences? And how do journalists use these skills? Hear from Elizabeth Salazar, who was one of the inaugural recipients of our Climate Investigations Training Scholarship and attended the 2025 #CIJSummer Conference in London. /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 22/09/2026
The programme of CIJ Logan Symposium 2026 is now online! You don't want to miss this! Book your tickets here: tcij.org/logan-sympos... Featuring: 1) Khadeeja Safdar from the Wall Street Journal @wsj.com, who found the Trump birthday note, on investigating the Epstein Files.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 16/09/2026
We had a great time last week hosting first of our Investigating the Climate Crisis with Results Webinar Series! Jessica Aldred from the @pulitzercenter.org did a deep dive into ocean and biodiversity reporting and governance, as well as how and why to increase the visibility of these topics.
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Contributed some thoughts to this piece - The Future of Visual Investigations, If We Can’t Trust Our Eyes www.cjr.org/feature/the-...
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The future of visual investigations, if we can’t trust our eyes.
Journalists and other experts tell us how, in the age of AI, technology is transforming the work of visual forensics. “We might have to be a little bit more imaginative,” Emily Tripp, of Airwars, says...
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Columbia Journalism Review @columjournreview.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Journalists and other experts tell us how, in the age of AI, technology is transforming the work of visual forensics. www.cjr.org/feature/the-...
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The future of visual investigations, if we can’t trust our eyes.
Journalists and other experts tell us how, in the age of AI, technology is transforming the work of visual forensics. “We might have to be a little bit more imaginative,” Emily Tripp, of Airwars, says...
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 09/09/2026
⚙️ All geared up as we host the first of our Investigating the Climate Crisis with Results webinar series tomorrow, 10 September 2026! Speaker? ✔️ Jessica Aldred Host? ✔️ Adeolu Adekola But here is the plot twist 👇 Introducing Regina Lam and Jennifer Verma @jennthornhillverma.bsky.social ! /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 04/09/2026
We are counting down to the first in our Investigating the Climate Crisis with Results webinar series with Jessica Aldred from @pulitzercenter.org focusing on biodiversity and ocean reporting! 🗓️ Thursday, September 10 ⏲️ 3 pm - 4:30 pm (UK Time) One Register here: bit.ly/ClimateInves... /1
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FREE Webinar Series: Investigating the Climate Crisis with Results
Thurs Sept 10, Oct 1 & Nov 5, 2026  3pm-4:30pm (UK Time) This 3-series webinar brings to the fore specific areas needed for journalists and researchers to move from typical reporting of environm...
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 01/09/2026
Don't know about you, but we are very much in the back-to-school mood here, at the CIJ HQ. Feeling the same? Book your place at our autumn online courses. Here are some highlights: 🔦 🎙️ Audio Skills Bootcamp with Sally Herships: 8-10, 14, 18 Sept. Details: tcij.org/scheduled-tr... /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 21/08/2026
Yet to register for our upcoming Investigating the Climate Crisis with Results webinar series between September and November? Well, seats are filling out fast, and we are happy to introduce our speakers! One registration here tcij.org/initiative-e... signs you up for all three webinars. /1
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FREE Webinar Series: Investigating the Climate Crisis with Results
Thurs Sept 10, Oct 1 & Nov 5, 2026  3pm-4:30pm (UK Time) This 3-series webinar brings to the fore specific areas needed for journalists and researchers to move from typical reporting of environm...
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 19/08/2026
Want to learn how to produce a podcast or radio story from start to finish? Our Audio Skills Bootcamp will introduce you to the basic principles and craft of reporting for the ear. /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 14/08/2026
With just one registration, you get access to three FREE webinar sessions! We have opened registration for our 'Investigating the Climate Crisis with Results' webinar series, which we will be hosting with expert speakers drawn from across the world.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 10/08/2026
Overreach. Privacy, power and investigative journalism in the age of surveillance. A short film by the incredibly talented @benclarkson.bsky.social to launch our new Logan Symposium.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 04/08/2026
We are super excited to introduce the 2nd cohort for 2026 of our Climate Investigations Training Scholarship (CITS)! In April, we took part in the Big Give #EarthRaise campaign to sign up more journalists from Latin America, Africa or South Asia for CITS. Read more: tcij.org/ocri-announc... /1
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Climate Investigations Training Scholarship: Introducing the 2nd 2026 Cohort from the CIJ Big Give Earth Raise Campaign
In April, the CIJ embarked on its first-ever public fundraising campaign to sign up more journalists to benefit from our Climate Investigations Training Scholarship (CITS). Prior to this campaign and ...
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Reed F. Richardson @reedfrich.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Think you're good at visual investigations? Try this 'OSINT mindset' quiz up @gijn.org today, shared with us by our partners at @tcij.org. (Note: We were originally going to make this an "open answer" test, but decided that it might be too hard, so it's now multiple choice.) Good luck!
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Do You Have ‘the OSINT Mindset’?: Try Our Quiz for Those Who Like ‘a Little Light Online Sleuthing’
The most important thing to learn if you wish to integrate elements of OSINT into your investigative practice is the overall mindset behind the approach.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 31/07/2026
Tom Sanderson our Deputy Director put together this quiz for @gijn.org to sharpen & test your OSINT, visual investigations & online/digital sleuthing skills. If you are new in the game, it is the perfect starting point and if you aren't, it's a great tool to self-assess!👇 gijn.org/stories/onli...
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Do You Have ‘the OSINT Mindset’?: Try Our Quiz for Those Who Like ‘a Little Light Online Sleuthing’
The most important thing to learn if you wish to integrate elements of OSINT into your investigative practice is the overall mindset behind the approach.
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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 30/07/2026
How do journalists safely cover the U.S./Mexico land border? Join us in-person in San Diego for a look at the intersection of investigative reporting, digital security, and legal implications of border reporting. 📍California Western School of Law 🗓️ 8/17, 5 p.m. PT RSVP: freedom.press/sandiego26
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Climate Social Science Network @cssn.org · 24/07/2026
Important work, and a valuable collaboration with @tcij.org!
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 29/07/2026
💥The impact of our Open Climate Reporting Initiative #OCRI continues as one of the supported stories makes the shortlist for the Inter American Press Association 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards! Short backstory: In Oct 2024, in partnership with @connectas.org, we trained 10 journalists... /1
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El dengue explota las bajas defensas de los gobiernos
En 2024 los casos y muertes por dengue aumentaron en América Latina, entre otras causas, por el cambio climático.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 24/07/2026
A busy few summer weeks for our Open Climate Reporting Initiative #OCRI as we continue to ramp up engagements with journalists, scholars and the public. Catch up here: tcij.org/ocri-announc... /1
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OCRI at CIJSummer Conference, BBC World Service and CSSN Panel
The Open Climate Reporting Initiative (OCRI) of the CIJ is expanding its impact by engaging in different ways this summer. #CIJSummer Conference 2026 For the second year running, we hosted more than...
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 22/07/2026
In a non-jury trial at Belfast Crown Court on July 3, 2026, the judge found three men not guilty of the 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee. The judgement came as a shock to the family. We knew Lyra very well and were devastated by her death. /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 21/07/2026
All of us at the CIJ were saddened by the death of David Potter of the David and Elaine Potter Foundation. David Potter died late last month. For an obituary, read this lovely piece by Franz Wild at @tbij.bsky.social y.social : thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026... /1
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David Potter (1943-2026): physicist, computer pioneer and champion of…
Our founder Dr David Edwin Potter died on 28 June. He was days away from his 83rd birthday
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 26/06/2026
Time to grab some lunch as Day 2 of #CIJSummer Conference goes on break. We are nearly there now with the final quarter coming up. Day 2 has been lit and kept up with the #heatwave currently at 36°C 🥵. Mention & tag us on your insights from the sessions & quotes from speakers from the Conference!
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 26/06/2026
Day 1 at #CIJSummer Conference 2026 had many breathtaking sessions. Investigative Journalists are facing SLAPPs and litigation which is aimed at intimidating them. Hear our speaker Sirin Kale give tips on being sued.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 26/06/2026
It's Day 2 at #CIJSummer Conference 2026! We have had an absolute blast soaking up the UK #heatwave since Day 0 on Wednesday when we hosted more than 20 participants at the Climate Investigations Masterclass.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 17/06/2026
In exactly one week and specifically on Wed 24 June, we are hosting the Climate Investigations Masterclass @mediacomgold.bsky.social as we join the biggest edition yet of the 2026 London Climate Action Week #LCAW2026 (Jun 20-28). Beyond looking forward to a week of collaboration and action... /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 16/06/2026
Here is why you should join us on 25-26 June @mediacomgold.bsky.social, for the 2026 #CIJSummer conference and/or on the 24th of June for the Climate Investigations Masterclass. Just a few seats: tcij.org/summer-confe... It's practical, inspiring and fun! ✅ Hands-on training ✅ Practical advice
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CIJ Summer Conference 2026
25-26 June 2026 Goldsmiths, University of London Bookings will open on the 30th of March 2026. Early bird discount till 19 April 2026. #CIJSummer Investigative Journalism Conference is the UK’s ...
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 12/06/2026
CIJ's Climate Investigations Masterclass approved as a London Climate Action Week 2026 event 🥁 On 24 June, we are hosting the Climate Investigations Masterclass again for the second year as a pre- #CIJSummer Investigative Journalism Conference event, following the success recorded in 2025.
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Events - London Climate Action Week
Discover climate summits, forums, workshops, and more during London Climate Action Week — a city-wide celebration of climate action and awareness.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 11/06/2026
Since the CIJ began life in 2003, Summer Conference has been our foundation stone and our experimental laboratory for trying out new investigative techniques. This year is no exception. We will cover: ✅AI ✅Data journalism ✅Financial Journalism ✅Impact ✅Undercover ✅Local journalism
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 04/06/2026
Understanding how to report the #climatecrisis is an important skill for journalists on any beat. Climate stories can be found in local, domestic and international politics, business and finance, health and science, lifestyle and culture - everywhere!!! Our Climate Investigations Masterclass... /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 18/05/2026
On the SLAPP trap, legal intimidation, and our alumnus Cormac Kehoe: great piece by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social and Jenna Corderoy in the New Statesman www.newstatesman.com/investigatio...
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The Slapp trap
As media lawyers battle to keep Britain’s libel industry lucrative, hopes for reform are fading
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 14/05/2026
🟢 CIJ Climate Investigations Masterclass 🗓️ Wed 24 June @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social Book now: bit.ly/cij-climate-... Participants will gain skills and knowledge in: ✅ International Climate Governance Framework & Reporting #COP31 happening in Türkiye ✅Climate Dis and Misinformation /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 08/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who donated to the CIJ @biggive.bsky.social #EarthRaise campaign. With your help we raised just over £8,000: £2,500 more than initially asked. This will enable us to give Climate Investigations training to 7 journalists, instead of the planned 5. /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 07/05/2026
Do you want to learn more how to conduct thorough investigative research into the climate crisis? Join us for an in-person Climate Investigations Masterclass on Wednesday 24 June for a pre #CIJSummer Conference event at @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social Details - tcij.org/summer-confe... /1
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Climate Investigations Masterclass
24 June 2026 Goldsmiths, University of London This pre-conference Masterclass will be bringing together some key elements of our Climate Investigations Course (CIC) training. The CIC provides all th...
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Yael Grauer @yaelwrites.com · 05/05/2026
Source protection is so important!!
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 05/05/2026
Huge congratulations to our Source Protection Programme alum @yaelwrites.com and her colleagues at @apnews.com for their award winning investigations into a global network of surveillance tech Read the stories below...
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 29/04/2026
One hour left to donate to CIJ Big Give campaign to offer climate investigations scholarships for journalists from the Global South! All your donations will be doubled! Help us reach our goal! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Open Climate Reporting Initiative (OCRI) – Big Give
OCRI is dedicated to raising the standard of investigative journalism on the climate crisis across the world. Since 2021 we've …
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 29/04/2026
Big Give Update! With huge thanks to all our donors, we've now raised enough to fund a further scholarship place on the investigations course, helping another journalist from Latin America, Africa or South Asia to go further and investigate those profiting from the climate crisis! Thank you! /1
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Open Climate Reporting Initiative (OCRI) – Big Give
OCRI is dedicated to raising the standard of investigative journalism on the climate crisis across the world. Since 2021 we've …
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 27/04/2026
We may be able to train more than 5 journalists from Latin America, Africa or South Asia in climate investigations! Our first ever public fundraising campaign has been very successful: we managed to secure 100% of the funding needed to train 5 journalists. Thank you to everyone who donated! /1
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Open Climate Reporting Initiative (OCRI) – Big Give
OCRI is dedicated to raising the standard of investigative journalism on the climate crisis across the world. Since 2021 we've …
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 27/04/2026
Do a good deed this week and support the CIJ @biggive.bsky.social #EarthRaise campaign - The money raised will fund Climate Investigations scholarships for journalists from Latin America, Africa and South Asia. Our Climate Investigations course is a result of three years of training all... /1
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 23/04/2026
We are having a very successful #EarthRaise campaign so far, thank you to all who donated already! But we still need your donations to reach our goal. Any amount is much appreciated, and your donations will be doubled!!! 🙏🙏💚💚🌏🌎🌏
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 22/04/2026
Donate to the CIJ via @biggive.bsky.social #EarthRaise Campaign today and help us train journalists at the forefront of the climate crisis. 🚨 Link ⬇️⬇️⬇️ donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 🗓️ For one week only: Wed 22 April to Wed 29 April all your donations will be doubled!! /1
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Open Climate Reporting Initiative (OCRI) – Big Give
OCRI is dedicated to raising the standard of investigative journalism on the climate crisis across the world. Since 2021 we've …
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 09/03/2026
Announcing the 2026 cohort receiving our Climate Investigations Training Scholarship (CITS)! 🥁 From 485 applications received across 70 countries, selecting the 10 Scholarship recipients was tough and highly competitive, with about another 50 on our waitlist 😥.
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
It’s not just Labour together who were snooping on journalists. Really feels like we need a proper investigation into how journalists have been surveilled and smeared www.bbc.com/news/article...
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PSNI admits illegally keeping journalist data and family names
In September MI5 conceded it had breached Vincent Kearney's source protection and privacy rights by accessing his communications data.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 26/02/2026
At the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, the PSNI and MI5 admit a “long and consistent campaign of unlawful interference” surveilling a local journalist's phone. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Police and MI5 waged campaign of illegal interference against BBC journalist, tribunal told
Former Northern Ireland correspondent Vincent Kearney subjected to ‘unprecedented’ surveillance, says lawyer
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 23/02/2026
Fantastic investigation by Democracy for Sale into Labour Together's deeply troubling use of APCO to investigative the background and views of Sunday Times investigative journalists Gabriel Pogrund and Harry Yorke - and smear both. democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmer-al...
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Wife of Starmer’s comms chief had direct knowledge of Labour Together’s investigation into journalists
Tory and SNP chiefs call for Labour minister Simons to ‘come clean’ as we reveal new details of PR firm’s campaign to discredit journalists
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 12/02/2026
It's been 2 weeks we hosted a global webinar on How Climate Investigations Gets Results. Rowan Philp writes on Tips for Choosing Climate Stories that Make an Impact for @gijn.org containing all the main take-aways from the webinar. Thank you, Rowan! Read it all here: gijn.org/stories/tips...
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Tips for Choosing Climate Stories that Make an Impact
Given widespread misinformation and climate skepticism, veteran environmental reporters offer case studies and best practices for pursuing impactful topics of climate investigations.
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 04/02/2026
The #CIJLyraMckee is one sure way to help you become an investigative journalist! Don't believe? Our very own Marina Calland talks about the scheme's successes in previous years and what to expect this year, thanks to our partnership with @investigate-europe.eu 👇
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The Centre for Investigative Journalism @tcij.org · 03/02/2026
That CIJ fellow Cormac Kehoe is being sued personally alongside editor @joshih.bsky.social and publisher @millmedia.bsky.social is deeply disturbing, and clearly a SLAPP. pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/d... @charlottetobitt.bsky.social
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Mill Media journalist faces £10,000 county court bill after exposé
Mill Media is being sued for libel by an Italian businessman over reporting about his alleged activity in London's rental market.
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Investigate Europe @investigate-europe.eu · 30/01/2026
Today, we’re excited to announce the CIJ–Investigate Europe Lyra McKee Fellowship, in partnership with @tcij.org. Fellows will work with Investigate Europe journalists on cross-border investigations in a flexible format. Apply by 6 April: tcij.org/news/cij-inv...
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Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 02/02/2026
Climate Investigations Training Scholarships These @tcij.org scholarships aim to upskill investigative techniques for in-depth climate investigations. Apply by Feb 11:
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Climate Investigations Training Scholarship 2026
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