Media Society's Second Week Hotlist

Unfortunately our Luke Lewis talk has been rescheduled for the 13th February, but there are still many great events going on in 2nd week that you can go to instead…

‘Exit Through the Grapevine’, which will be presented on Tuesday 28th by The Oxford Documentary Society, is a film about the famous Graffiti artist, Banksy. The film has received some impressive reviews and is definitely not to be missed.

https://www.facebook.com/events/532515206847385/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=1

With three great events being held on Thursday 30th, it’s going to be hard to decide what to do before Bridge!

The Oxford International Relations Society will be welcoming Lindsey Hilsum, the award-winning International Editor for Channel 4 News.

https://www.facebook.com/events/633576040034785/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

The Oxford Broadcasting Association will be holding a talk by Documentary- maker and journalist, Eamon Matthews.

https://www.facebook.com/events/703976622956887/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Additionally, the legendary photographer, Harry Benson, will be talking to The Tim Hetherington Society about his experiences.

https://www.facebook.com/events/208166516056187/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Finally, on Friday, there will be a screening of ‘Roger’, a Documentary produced by Media Society’s Anna Ssemuyaba. It is about a blind social and political activist from Brixton, and Roger will be present at the talk to answer questions.
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It’s going to be a busy week!

Media Society Events, Hilary Term

We are very excited about the talks we will be holding this term!

First up, on Thursday 30th January (2nd Week), Luke Lewis will be talking to us about his job as Editor of Buzzfeed UK. Definitely one to put in your diary if you spend hours searching the internet when you should be writing an essay (coincidentally, I actually have a Buzzfeed tab open at the moment...)

Fancy spending your time writing posts like these?

Another good way to waste time - http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/the-great-english-dialect-quiz
http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/how-middle-class-are-you

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/little-things-that-made-us-smile-in-2013
http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/this-t-rex-optical-illusion-will-melt-your-brain

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/come-work-for-buzzfeed-uk-in-2014

A week later, on Thursday 6th February (3rd Week), we will be welcoming Alexandra Pringle, Editor in Chief of Bloomsbury UK. The Publishing House behind Harry Potter, this talk promises to be extremely interesting.

On Wednsday 11th February (4th Week), Helen Placito, Managing Editor of Glamour, will tell us about her experience as a journalist and editor. If you're interested in a career in journalism or fashion, this talk's for you!

We are also extremely excited to welcome two big names from Sky: Sophie Turner-Laing and Stuart Murphy. Sophie is Managing Director of content and is in charge of the entertainment and news channels, while Ben is Director of Sky Entertainment. Sophie's talk will be on Friday 20th February (5th Week) and Ben's on Wednesday 5th March (7th Week).

Finally, we have two big names from Spotify Europe coming in 8th Week: Chris Maples and Tim Garner. They will certainly have a lot to say about their experiences working for the company that has revolutionised the music industry.

So put the dates in your diary and prepare your questions!

As always, talks are free for members and £2 for non-members. Please email oxfordmediasoc@gmail.com if you would like to become a member this term - definitely worth it, considering how many great talks we have lined up this term!