Jschool

Jschool is an independent journalism college based in Brisbane, Australia. The college, founded in 2001, admitted its first students in 2002.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} Jschool is directed and was founded by journalist and educator John Henningham.

Diploma of Journalism

Jschool provides teaching and assessment of the Diploma of Journalism, an accredited one-year tertiary qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework. The course is vocational in approach, declaring an emphasis on reporting and news writing practice.^[5][6][7][8] In 2009 the college received federal government FEE-HELP registration, enabling Australian students to receive student loans.^{[9] [10]} From 2013, Jschool's Diploma of Journalism can be studied online and is also available part-time for online students. ^[11]

Alumni

Graduates of Jschool working in the media include Naracoorte Herald journalist Brett Barfoot, Barrier Daily Truth journalist Katrina Belle, Cairns Post journalist Cait Bester, Moree Champion journalist Luke Buffier, AAP sports reporter Lucy Buhr, Channel 7 Broken Hill video journalist John Corlett, Bundaberg News-Mail journalist Joe Flynn, Sunday Mail journalist Anthony Gough, Beaudesert Times journalist Natalie Hart, Sky News journalist Jack Hawke, 4BC producer Aniela Hedditch, Queensland Times columnist Zane Jackson, Gold Coast Bulletin journalist Merrin Jagtman, former Redcliffe Herald editor Paul Lancaster, former Queensland Times journalist Rob Lockyear, Courier-Mail journalist Andrew MacDonald, Rockhampton Morning Bulletin journalist Emma McBryde, Kyodo News (Tokyo) copy editor Sean Maki Miyaguchi, Townsville Bulletin Night Editor Lendl Ryan, Courier-Mail court reporter James O'Loan, Tweed Daily News journalist David Stuart, former News.com.au business editor and Sydney Morning Herald journalist Edmund Tadros, WIN TV sports presenter Greg Thomson, former Courier-Mail journalist Pat Watson and Queensland Times journalist Gabrielle Wheaton.^[12]

Ratings and awards

The college has been named top journalism school in Australia, based on graduates' ratings. ^{[13] [14]}

Students at Jschool have regularly been finalists in the "Most outstanding journalism student" award in the annual Queensland Media Awards (the Clarions), winning the competition in 2010 and 2005^{[15] [16]}

Newsbytes

Jschool publishes the online newspaper Newsbytes , with news, feature stories and reviews in print and multimedia formats^[17]

Honorary degrees

Jschool has awarded honorary doctor of journalism degrees to distinguished journalists in recognition of their contribution to journalism. Recipients include National Nine political editor Laurie Oakes, ^{[18] [19]} national chief correspondent with The Australian newspaper, Hedley Thomas, [Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] radio current affairs journalist Nance Haxton, crime and corruption reporter Bob Bottom, ^[20] Asia-Pacific Journalism Centre director John Wallace,^{[21] [22]} APN Australian Publishing executive editor Peter Owen,^[23] former Courier-Mail editor Greg Chamberlin, journalism educator Desley Bartlett and editor of Brisbane's Independent newspaper, Don Gordon-Brown. ^[24]

Included among those given honorary doctorates are two Herald Sun journalists, Gerard McManus and Michael Harvey, in recognition of their courage in upholding the Australian Journalists' Association's code of ethics. (McManus and Harvey were convicted and fined for contempt of court when they refused to reveal confidential sources for their investigative journalism.) ^[25]

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