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In this episode, Enobong and Margretha are interviewing Dr. Tony D. Sampson, a Reader (Associate Professor) in Digital Media Cultures and Communications and Course Leader for the master’s programme in Media and Communication Industries at the University of East London (UEL).

Tony speaks about his experiences, interests, work, and books.

He published his latest book during the first lockdown; a review can be found here: https://politybooks.com/bookdetail/?isbn=9781509537402

His other publications can be found via this link: https://viralcontagion.blog/books/

He also runs conferences at UEL: https://viralcontagion.blog/affect-social-media4/

and https://viralcontagion.blog/asm4-5/

Tony can be reached on the following links:

Research blog: http://www.viralcontagion.wordpress.com

Twitter: @TonyDSpamson

In this episode, Enobong, Margretha, Jenna and Coppélia are interviewing Lape Olarinoye, a freelance journalist and a lecturer at the University of East London. 

She talks about her experience as a journalist covering the African continent, her different experiences and the challenges she has to face. She shares with us her best advices to become a journalist, which will be very useful to many of you, no matter what profession you choose! She also talks about her recent job at UEL, and her desire to pass on her passion for her job to her students. 

If you want to find Lape's reports, here are some links: 

https://youtu.be/hCbhgLi3EGs

https://youtu.be/ArEYioEq4pE

https://youtu.be/pyrsiSHDnfc

https://youtu.be/oNZ7NoKZ4po

https://youtu.be/38U0DkCcAMY



Edit by Patrick Evans. 

In this episode, Margretha, Enobong, Ashlei and Coppélia are sharing their views about this exceptional year characterized by online-only courses. They are expressing their opinions on the difficulty of concentrating, making friends and the lack of motivation that students may experience. To discuss this significant topic, Andrew Branch, lecturer at UEL, has agreed to share his experience. 



Edit by Patrick Evans. 

This podcast discusses the significance of changes in the television (TV) sector in Namibia and Nigeria over the last decade and highlights the differences and why this is illuminating.

Additionally, critical differences in the television sector in Namibia and Nigeria regarding trends and rates of consumerism were discussed. Furthermore, policies guiding broadcasters, reflections of TV coverage of issues in the two countries, and the types of content produced were also discussed and compared.

This episode has been created by Enobong Eakin and Margretha Kampulu.

This podcast highlights three incredible and inspiring women within the media industry: Wanuri Kahiu, Nahnatchka Khan and Ava DuVerney. 

This episode has been created by the UEL Media & Journalism Society and its members Margretha Kampulu, Enobong Eakin and Coppélia Piccolo. 

Music: Dia Yiannopoulou - Zero Project, Last Dance