Arena for Journalism in Europe

Would you like to get started with data journalism? Here are four seminars to get you off the ground - and they are free! Read more and register https://buff.ly/NYNnQ8o

Would you like to go to Dataharvest, but don’t have the money? We have a (limited) number of grants to help reduce financial barriers for journalists wishing to attend the conference. We will prioritise applicants from lower-income countries in Europe, especially members of small, independent newsrooms and freelancers. Read more here https://buff.ly/VfHFZtv

? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????? to apply for #IJ4EU funding! Don’t miss your chance to secure up to €50,000 for your cross-border investigation. The IJ4EU fund offers: ?? Grants for freelancers and newsrooms ?? Secure collaboration tools with our Collaborative Desk ???? Editorial and legal support ?? ????????????????: March 10, 2025 Take the next step in your investigative project.? For eligibility criteria, questions, info, and application ?? https://lnkd.in/etKjwCYr #CreativeEurope

?? Big news!?? ?????????? ?????? ??????????????, the first investigation coordinated by Arena for Journalism's Climate Network, has won the 2025 Voices - European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy Award in the category Impact: Cross-border investigative reporting! This groundbreaking cross-border investigation, initiated by Arena and Datadista, brought together 14 journalists from all around Europe, including Le Monde (France),?FACTA.eu?(Italy), De Standaard (Belgium), Reporters United (Greece), and Dagbladet Information (Denmark). Together, they uncovered the alarming state of Europe’s groundwater, revealing how excessive irrigation, industrial exploitation, and pollution are threatening this vital resource. Arena's Climate Network coordinated this project and Journalismfund Europe supported the Greek, Spanish and Italian reporting and the map work. Our Climate Network is supported by European Climate Foundation and Laudes Foundation. Congratulations to the entire team! This award is a testament to the power of collaborative, cross-border journalism in addressing the most pressing issues of our time. You can dive into the interactive map, check the methodology, and read the published stories from here: https://europeanwaters.eu/ #Voices #underthesurface

Arena for Journalism in Europe launches ?????????? ????????????, a new series reflecting on journalism practice in our time. The first three papers are now available: 1. ???????????????????????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? by Arena Director ???????????????? ????????????? An overview of the series and its vision for fostering reflection on journalism practice. 2. ?????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ????????????????: ?????? ?????????? ?????? by Arena Networks Coordinator ?????????? ?????????????????? A guide to Arena’s open-access, cross-border journalism networks and their evolution. 3. “?????????????????????? ???? ??????”: ?????????????? ???????? ?? ???????????? ???? ?????????????????????????????? ???? ?????????????????????????? ???????????????????? by Investigate Europe Editorial Director ?????????????? ?????????????????? An exploration of a decade of experimentation in collaborative investigative journalism. Read more and download the papers here:?https://lnkd.in/eh53vwiV

?? Nominations Now Open! The #IJ4EU Impact Award celebrates outstanding cross-border investigative journalism in Europe. If your team has conducted a groundbreaking investigation, this is your chance to be recognised! ?? 3 winning projects ?? €15,000 total prize (€5,000 per winner) ?? For investigations published between 1 January – 31 December 2024 ?? Cross-border collaborations involving journalists from at least two European countries Winners will be announced at our UNCOVERED Conference in September 2025. Think your investigation deserves the spotlight? Apply now: https://uncovered.ij4.eu/ #creativeeurope

Podcast alert! https://lnkd.in/d4FgPc9y This week, The Loop talks to Mick ter Reehorst from Are We Europe, an Amsterdam/Berlin based media operation, that both produce media products themselves and help other journalists realize their projects. Mick talks about how AWE uses design thinking to zoom in on users’ needs and to improve methods constantly. Listen to the episode to learn how AWE has built up a network of several hundred journalists across Europe.

Our monthly newsletter is out! ???Arena leaves X?– Why we’ve decided to freeze our account and move to alternative platforms. ???Tune in to The Loop Podcast?– Listen to Brigitte Alfter discuss the evolution of cross-border journalism. ???Team gathering in Heidelberg?– Highlights from our first in-person meeting of the year. ???Discover the Collaborative Desk?– Our solution for secure, cross-border teamwork. Subscribe not to miss any updates: https://lnkd.in/esqjbg6k

?? Cross-border journalists, this is your opportunity! The #IJ4EU fund is now open for applications, offering: ?? Up to €50,000 for collaborative investigations ?? Support for freelancers and newsrooms alike ?? Secure tools for remote teamwork with our Collaborative Desk ???? Expert editorial and legal assistance ?? ????????????????: March 10, 2025 Bring your bold ideas to life and make an impact across borders. For eligibility criteria, questions, info, and application ?? https://lnkd.in/etKjwCYr #CreativeEurope

After careful consideration, we have decided to transition away from X (formerly Twitter). Operationally, from February 10, we will stop publishing on X. Our profile will remain active as an archive and to prevent our account to be taken to spread disinformation under our handle. ? Read more about this decision: https://lnkd.in/g5PGJssq You can stay updated on our work through the following channels: ??????????????: https://lnkd.in/gi5uk7sR?? ????????????????: https://lnkd.in/gmJsuPCf? ????????????????????: https://lnkd.in/ej2GxMEd?