Erich Brost Institute
for International Journalism
Our Vision
You have to be informed in order to be alive!
These were the beliefs of Erich Brost (1905-1995), one of the most reknowned journalists and at the same time one of the most successful publishers in post-war Germany. By founding the Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism in Dortmund in 1991, Erich Brost also enunciated the core idea guiding the institute:
„May the institute help create an independent journalism in Europe through its scientific and educational work and hence foster peace among nations.“
According to Erich Brost’s legacy, the Erich Brost Institute today focuses on three areas:
- Research: The Erich Brost Institute initiates comparative research projects and publications dealing with international journalism cultures and media systems, innovations in international journalism and intercultural communication processes, with a special focus on Europe.
- Networks: The Erich Brost Institute provides a platform for exchanging ideas on international journalism by creating a worldwide network of scientists and practicioners. To keep track on the various perspectives in the field, the institute organizes conferences and presentations, invites visiting professors and participates in international projects.
- Journalism education: The Erich Brost Institute provides journalism students at Dortmund University with an international perspective by offering seminars in international media systems and journalism cultures, field trips abroad, and by inviting international guests. Furthermore, the Erich Brost Institute is also actively involved in the education of international journalists in developing countries and societies in transformation as a counselor on curriculum development and with research activities.
News
Debating Trump 2.0 and Implications for Africa
USAID cuts have hit Africa’s media hard, worsening working conditions for journalists already struggling with low pay, harassment, and political repression while Western, Chinese, and Russian power struggles over truth and discourse increasingly affect the future of Africa’s media landscape.
“What If…? Safety Handbook for Women Journalists” - Now
Available
We are pleased to feature the What If…? Safety Handbook for Women Journalists, authored by Abeer Saady, an internationally recognized journalist, safety expert, former Vice President of the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT), and PhD researcher.
European Journalism Observatory: Our publications in January
In January, the EJO once again compared journalism trends and cultures in Europe and published some exciting articles on current studies in the media industry. Here you can find the highlights of the past month.
New study:
Climate change remains a marginal topic in journalism training
A recent study by the European Journalism Observatory (EJO) and the African Journalism Educators Network (AJEN) shows that journalism education worldwide does not adequately cover climate change
EBI employee Dominik Speck elected to the board of the IAPMR
Dominik Speck was elected to the board of the IAMPR, an association of academics from Europe who conduct research on public media and public broadcasting.
EU Commissioner
honors TU Dortmund University's COPE
media project
EU Commissioner praises TU Dortmund University's media project as a “shining example of European cooperation”: 1,500 European students successfully test new EU learning platform of the Dortmund Institute for Journalism Studies
EBI hosts Media Development Organizations
Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism organizes international FOME conference on media development cooperation.
European journalism students as guests in Dortmund
Under the title “Beyond the Headlines: The Power of Investigative and Slow Journalism”, the Forum for European Journalism Students (FEJS) hosted its General Assembly 2024 at the Erich Brost Institute and Institute for Journalism Studies in October.
Milestone for first EU-wide journalism training project at TU Dortmund University
Over the past year and a half, the COPE consortium led by Prof. Susanne Fengler and Isabella Kurkowski at TU Dortmund University has developed an e-learning platform for all 27 EU member states.
Journalism students explore Cyprus on a research trip
In mid-April, 14 journalism students traveled to Cyprus to explore the impact of the Cypriot partition conflict and geopolitical crises on the country 20 years after its accession to the EU.
Mediadelcom project presents recommendations for the media sector in Brussels
For three years, a consortium from 14 countries with the participation of the Erich Brost Institute researched the risks and opportunities for successful public communication