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Improving the quality of journalism through education, practical trainings, networking and research.

13/07/2026

11. jūlijā Cēsīs, Sarunu festivāls LAMPA, diskusijā "Kad visi pazīst visus. Objektivitātes izaicinājumi reģionālajos medijos" atklāti runājām par žurnālistu darba izaicinājumiem, strādājot nelielās kopienās.

Laikraksta "Alūksnes un Malienas Ziņas" galvenā redaktore Sandra Apine un laikraksta "Latgales Laiks" žurnāliste Liene Virza dalījās ar reāliem gadījumiem, kuros tieši vai netieši mēģināts ietekmēt reģionālo mediju darbu un objektivitāti. Mediju producenta un komunikācijas konsultanta Roberta Vīksnes vadītajā diskusijā kopā ar Latvijas Žurnālistu asociācijas valdes priekšsēdētāju Anastasiju Tetarenko-Supi un zinātnes doktori psiholoģijā, kognitīvi biheiviorālās psihoterapijas speciālisti Mariju Ābeltiņu, balstoties žurnālistu pieredzes stāstos, tika meklēti veidi, kā reģionālo mediju žurnālisti var sargāt savu neatkarību un strādāt sabiedrības interesēs, vienlaikus nepakļaujot sevi psiholoģiskas izdegšanas riskam.

Pateicamies diskusijas dalībniekiem par drosmīgo un vērtīgo sarunu.

08/07/2026

🗣️ The nomination process for the Peter Greste Baltic Freedom of Speech Award 2026 is now open!

The launch event we held yesterday featured a panel discussion on the growing challenges facing independent media, including increasing political pressure, attacks on journalists' credibility, and the erosion of public trust.

🎥 Watch the event recording: https://youtu.be/tvfn0x7991E

🏆 Submit your nomination for the Peter Greste Freedom of Speech Award 2026 here: https://forms.gle/BMqPwRGj1z6Vn7798

We look forward to receiving your nominations!

26/06/2026

📣 Žurnālistikas vasaras skola 2026 – turpinās pieteikumu iesniegšana!

Ja esi jaunietis vecumā no 14 līdz 18 gadiem un dzīvo Latgales reģionā, piesakies žurnālistikas vasaras skolai jauniešiem! No 3. līdz 7. augustam Rēzeknē tu apgūsi, kā atklāt patiesus un nozīmīgus stāstus, pārbaudīt faktus, analizēt informāciju un saprast mediju lomu demokrātiskā sabiedrībā.

Mācības vadīs pieredzējuši žurnālisti un nozares profesionāļi, iekļaujot gan teoriju, gan praktiskus uzdevumus un noslēguma projektu. Dalība ir bez maksas, kas ietver arī ēdināšanu un transporta izdevumu segšanu programmas garumā.

Nepalaid garām iespēju pilnveidot savas prasmes, iepazīt līdzīgi domājošus jauniešus un saņemt sertifikātu!

Vairāk informācijas un pieteikuma forma pieejama šeit: https://forms.gle/6xt3NYNzhUQ5NWwD7

👉Pieteikumu iesniegšanas termiņš: līdz 2026.gada 30.jūlijs (ieskaitot).

Jautājumu gadījumā raksti: [email protected]

📸Žurnālistikas vasaras skola 2025 absolventi.

18/06/2026

We’re happy to announce the 10th Journalism Summer School for Youth in Tallinn, Estonia! 📣 Major part of the training will take place on August 24-28. We aim to educate and inspire young media enthusiasts and continue building the community of young journalists.

The project is organised by the Media Centre of the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga with the support of the Rootsi Suursaatkond Tallinnas / Embassy of Sweden in Tallinn. Project partner is Rus.Postimees news portal.

Many graduates of past Summer Schools are studying and working in media, communications, design, advertising and other media fields, some created blogs and even established their own media outlets.

Participants will meet journalists, visit the newsrooms, create their first articles, and then from September to November participants will be able to work together with Rus.Postimees news portal editors and publish their articles on the portal. The most active authors will receive valuable prizes and letters of recommendation from the organisers.

Participants of the project: 25 young people aged 15-17 representing the Russian-speaking minority from Tallinn and Harju County, whose applications will be selected by the organisers.

Apply by August 18 ⬇️

https://forms.gle/b5bNe2hLUDMwrKLo9

All project activities and meals will be covered by the organizers.

08/06/2026

5.jūnijā Latgales vēstniecībā “Gors” noslēdzās divu mācību nodarbību cikls “Finanšu ilgtspēja Latgales medijos”. Asociētā profesore finansēs un grāmatvedībā Dr. Nataļja Točelovska bija izstrādājusi īpašu mācību programmu, kas sniedza praktiskas zināšanas ikvienam Latgales mediju pārstāvim, kurš vēlas stiprināt sava medija finansiālo noturību.

Pirmā nodarbība 17. aprīlī bija veltīta mediju finanšu pamatiem un plānošanai. Savukārt otrajā tikšanās reizē 5. jūnijā Latgales reģionālo mediju pārstāvji padziļināti apguva ilgtspējas stratēģiju veidošanu un strādāja ar praktiskiem piemēriem, lai veicinātu ieņēmumu diversifikāciju un uzlabotu sava medija naudas plūsmu.

Mācības notika Mediju studiju centra Latgales reģionālo mediju atbalsta projekta ietveros.

📸 Dagnija Bernāne

18/05/2026

Today, we are welcoming the group of Sustainability & Media Management Training programme to SSE Riga as the first training module begins in Riga 📍. We look forward to an intensive week of learning!🤝

We received a high number of strong applications from across Europe, making selection particularly competitive - thank you to everyone who applied.

26 participants have been selected, representing 17 countries and a wide range of media organisations - from local and regional outlets to investigative and independent newsrooms 📰

Participants were selected based on their experience, motivation, and potential to strengthen the sustainability and impact of their media organisations, while ensuring a diverse and balanced group across countries and media types.

The group includes editors, media managers, newsroom leaders, and journalists working across TV, radio, print, and digital media - reflecting the diversity of today’s media landscape.

This training programme is part of the EU-funded EXPJOU initiative, implemented by the Centre for Media Studies at SSE Riga in collaboration with Journalismfund Europe.

15/05/2026

From 27–30 April, the final module of the Educating Ukrainian Media Managers programme took place in Riga, bringing together Ukrainian media professionals committed to keeping independent journalism strong under wartime conditions.

Over five months, 13 participants — including journalists, editors, producers, and journalism educators — strengthened their skills in media leadership, organisational resilience, audience development, and economic sustainability. 💡📰

Beyond strategy and management, the programme created space for peer exchange, collaboration, and mutual support among media professionals working in extremely challenging circumstances. 🤝

The final module at SSE Riga offered participants an opportunity to reflect, share experiences, and work together on real-world media challenges away from the daily pressures many continue to face at home.

The programme is implemented by Fojo Media Institute, SSE Riga, and Institute of Journalism at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with support from the Swedish Institute. 🌍

14/05/2026

⏰ Last days to apply for a scholarship to attend the Summer School on Investigative Reporting 2026!

Thanks to the generous support of the Anne-Marie and Gustaf Ander Foundation, a limited number of scholarships are available for alumni of the Centre for Media Studies training programmes, investigative journalists from Europe, and exiled journalists living in Lithuania, Latvia, or Estonia.

The scholarship covers the tuition fee, including:
✔ Full access to all panels, workshops, and special sessions
✔ Lunches during conference days
✔ Opening reception
✔ Garden party

Please note that travel and accommodation costs must be covered by participants.

📅 Application deadline: May 15, 2026
📩 Apply here: https://forms.gle/Wv1wtRVVJ4QftrBTA

The Summer School on Investigative Reporting will take place on August 13-15, 2026, bringing together investigative journalists, editors, and media professionals from across Europe and beyond for three days of learning, discussion, and networking.

If your media organization can support your participation, please consider purchasing a ticket - it is the best way to guarantee your place and helps support the event. Tickets: https://www.bezrindas.lv/lv/summer-school-on-investigative-reporting-2026/15048

Apply now before the deadline!

07/05/2026

Last week, we continued our Media Matters event series with its second lecture, “How Baltic Journalists are Investigating Russia’s Activities in the Baltics and How Does it Resonate in the West” by Holger Roonemaa (Delfi Estonia).

Holger shared practical insights into how investigative stories on Russian activities in the Baltics are developed. Baltic journalists have a strong understanding of Russia’s activities and play a important role in bringing these issues to wider attention in Europe.

A particularly notable example was the investigation into Russia’s shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea, pointing to both security concerns and the environmental risks posed by aging vessels. This case once again shows the value of independent investigative journalism in today’s Europe.

Follow us for upcoming Media Matters events.

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