The story behind the 'Lullaby' video: A visual story for a timeless piece of music >> My interview with the Palestinian American musician Lina Makoul melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...

Interested in #socialaffairs? Read the latest edition of VIEW magazine, which takes an in depth look at #public #health @viewdigital.bsky.social @unisonni.bsky.social

Looking forward to joining @nujofficial.bsky.social Professional #Training Committee. I’ve taught broadcasting, media production and journalism in both higher education and community settings and organised workshops for trade union colleagues.

Review: Testimony: Aoife Kelleher’s unflinching look at the horror of the Magdalene Laundries - viewdigital.org/review-testi...

Grateful that the Community Journalism Project I set up at @viewdigital.bsky.social was shortlisted for a #diversity award in #NorthernIreland by Social Enterprise NI @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

PhD researcher Nicole Devlin says that structural change is needed to tackle the shocking levels of femicide in the wake of the horrific murders of Vanessa Whyte and her two children in County Fermanagh - viewdigital.org/the-murder-o...

Comment: Drink spiking: Why many young women still don’t feel safe in Northern Ireland - viewdigital.org/comment-drin...

A public meeting in #Belfast this week on ‘Safety and surveillance of journalists -why this matters to everyone’. Read more here: unamurphy2.substack.com/p/journalism... @nujofficial.bsky.social @nic-ictu.bsky.social @amnestyni.bsky.social

Journalism Is Not A Crime @nujofficial

#NorthernIreland today. Important discussions on ‘Tackling Hate and Violence’ @sci-belfast.bsky.social @viewdigital.bsky.social @unisonni.bsky.social

We got a shout out from a lord! @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @sdp.bsky.social @viewdigital.bsky.social

I love this question! Quick mention for @viewdigital.bsky.social based in #Belfast independent community media. @publicinterestnews.org.uk

Great newsletter from @melissaontheroad.bsky.social ‘Fighting for Justice. Finding Solidarity’.

I enjoyed presenting my research on local #media in #Belfast at @fujomedia.bsky.social in #Dublin

The townland of Ballyhackamore in #Belfast? I’ve heard lots about the etymology so just wanted to check! @placenamesni.bsky.social

The 4 journalists killed in the Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital: Hossam al-Masri – photojournalist with Reuters Mohammed Salama – photojournalist with Al Jazeera Mariam Abu Daqa – journalist with several media outlets including Associated Press Moaz Abu Taha – journalist with NBC network

#Gaza vigil #Belfast Writers Square Tues 26 August 6.15pm @nujofficial.bsky.social

Great stories from #community #journalists in Northern Ireland: steady.page/en/viewdigit... Thanks @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for support. @viewdigital.bsky.social

I'm recruiting for participants in a new Community Journalism Project in #Belfast. The free course, funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk , aids #diversity and #inclusion in the #media. Migrant woman and disabled people co-create for @viewdigital.bsky.social . More: viewdigital.org/comment-givi...

On Sunday @viewdigital.bsky.social took part in 'Bank of Ideas' in City Hall #Belfast. We think the city needs a a Pop-Up People's Newsroom! #culture #community #journalism

This Sunday we're doing something a little bit different! #Culture #Belfast #Community #Journalism

Great to see the Bank of Ideas ‘’market’ happening in #Belfast VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! #culturebelfast @viewdigital.bsky.social @universityofatypical.org

At @viewdigital.bsky.social we marked #IndieNewsWeek in a difficult week in #NorthernIreland due to racist violence. Thanks to @universityofatypical.org for providing space. @publicinterestnews.org.uk @nujofficial.bsky.social Read my article here: viewdigital.org/viewdigital-...

I'm running a #Community #Journalism project in #Belfast. Call into @universityofatypical.org tomorrow at 3 to find out more. Details: viewdigital.org/hold-the-fro... @viewdigital.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @publicinterestnews.org.uk @nujofficial.bsky.social

A @viewdigital.bsky.social investigation into the lack of wheelchair accessible taxis in #NorthernIreland by @mywayaccess.bsky.social and @brianone.bsky.social supported by the @sci-belfast.bsky.social was launched this week. Read: viewdigital.org/report-into-... @profjohnbarry.bsky.social

New @viewdigital.bsky.social #community #journalism opportunity #NationalLottery

Delighted @viewdigital.bsky.social ed @brianone.bsky.social has been working with @mywayaccess.bsky.social on an important #transport story with support from the @sci-belfast.bsky.social Participatory Journalism Fellowship.

Latest from @viewdigital.bsky.social REVIEW: One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad – a devastating critique of Western complicity over genocide in Gaza. Read: viewdigital.org/review-one-d... @canongate.co.uk

We're in New York this week for #CSW69! We'll gather evidence and good practice on how to strengthen gender equality and services that meet women's needs, and share our experiences from Northern Ireland. We'll be posting updates here & over on X as @niwep and on instagram as @womensplatformni .

Call out #Gender #Stereotypes in Mobile Gaming from @dorseteye.bsky.social

Good article on violence against woman and domestic abuse from @stubailie.bsky.social New reporting guidelines for media and comms workers were published yesterday by @womensaidni.bsky.social. Here's the link: www.womensaidni.org/resources/re... @amanda.ie

Love this #SundaySlogan thanks @raiseyourvoiceni.bsky.social

Latest stories on #socialissues from @viewdigital.bsky.social read: steadyhq.com/viewdigitaln...

In December 2024, @deepaiyer.bsky.social and @bulldogshadow.bsky.social explored the impact of the US election on democracy and human rights worldwide in an online conversation hosted by SCI. This takeaway is just one of many. Read more 👉 www.socialchangeinitiative.com/cultivating-...

Delighted to be supporting this important Community Foundation NI conference on Building Solidarity & Tackling Racism with NICVA & Africa House.

The Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists Award 2025 is open for entries. Check the judging criteria and apply for the prestigious award including cash prizes and membership of The Orwell Society and NUJ. orwellsociety.com/bursary/the-...

£250,000 of grants available for Belfast projects to help end violence against women and girls - viewdigital.org/250000-of-gr...

Irish journalist Mary O’Hara tells of having to leave her home as fires still rage in Los Angeles - viewdigital.org/irish-journa...

My investigation with @sci-belfast.bsky.social and @viewdigital.bsky.social is progressing well. Lots of in-depth interviews with disabled people across Northern Ireland. I need your stories too. Please drop a short paragraph and photo of your experiences, for publication, to [email protected].

Celebrating Nollaig na mBan

Kevin campaigning against racism in Belfast 2024.

Please fill-in survey for ideas on May Day celebrations in Belfast docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#seachta wintry view from train window #Cork

As we look forward to 2025, we celebrate the top 10 performing stories for VIEWdigital in 2024 - viewdigital.org/as-we-look-f...

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj... #Gaza

Amid continued attacks, siege, and blockade, Israel is destroying conditions of life in #Gaza, according to a new Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) report: "Gaza: Life in a death trap" msf.org.au/article/stat...

HRW accuses Israel of 'acts of genocide' for restricting #Gaza water access rfi.my/BFh5.X

A reminder that the NUJ is holding a lunchtime vigil on Saturday next, December 21st at the Wolfe Tone Statue, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 at 1PM to protest at the killing and targeting of journalists by Israel. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

A disturbing saga that continues www.channel4.com/news/police-...