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School of Journalism

Raylene Knutson, winner of the John A. Honderich Gold Medal in Journalism, and presenter Kathy English, public editor Toronto Star at last month's Awards Night 2011.

Professor Marsha Barber reads from her book, What is the Sound of Someone Unravelling, published last October. The poems’ themes range from her response to political topics to the frustrations of housework. The former documentary producer describes surprising similarities between writing poetry and writing television scripts.

RRJ MASTHEAD: The fourth-year members of the Ryerson Review of Journalism who are currently producing the magazine's Summer 2012 issue. Check out the current Winter 2012 issue here.

Ann Rauhala, associate director of the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre and an associate professor, conducted a study of media coverage on child care issues. She found that media barely covers these issues and expert opinions are rarely heard.

Ryerson School of Journalism

Student reporters in our graduate and undergraduate programs use the streets of Toronto as their workshop: bustling Yonge Street, City Hall, the financial district, and distinct neighborhoods like Chinatown and Kensington Market. They write, report, create multimedia and broadcast under the guidance of faculty members who have worked as industry leaders, or still do.
We hold our students accountable to high professional standards and their work appears in a variety of forms and publications including the digital-first, multi-platform news site The Ryersonian, and the award-winning Ryerson Review of Journalism.
Once students have completed foundation courses, they're free to choose courses to suit their interests and strengths, including internships at major news organizations and advanced instruction in news reporting, magazine writing and investigation, documentary-making, feature writing, multimedia reporting, photojournalism, and editing and production for all media.

News & Events

Press freedom in the spotlight

The Ryerson Journalism Research Centre and the Ryerson Law Research Centre host Press freedom in Canada: A status report on the 30th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, March 8-9, 2012. Register now.

In partnership with HuffPost Canada

Ryerson students Vidya Kauri and Daniela Costa produced digital features for HuffPost Canada this month.

Assistant Professor Position

The School of Journalism is accepting applications for an assistant professor position. The review of applications will begin Jan. 4, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

School to study options for press councils

Chair Ivor Shapiro calls national research, conducted by instructor Lisa Taylor for Newspapers Canada, "timely and appropriate."

Educating journalists about mental health

Ryerson School of Journalism hosts "Opening Minds" on Feb. 2, 2012, ENG LG 11 from 1-3pm. The Mental Health Commission symposium educates journalists on mental health stigma.