4
October
2007

The History of Channel 4 - Channel 4 Day - Maggie Brown

Maggie Brown has been covering the media industry for over twenty years and has built a reputation as one of the countries most respected and highly regarded specialist media journalists. Granted access to Channel 4’s rich archive and frank interviews with the founders, chief executives and stars alike, she has recently completed a fresh British Film Institute history on the channel due out in November. Here she discusses the history of Channel 4.

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4
October
2007

What is 4 for? - Channel 4 Day - Steve Hewlett

Steve Hewlett is a freelance media consultant, broadcaster and columnist for the MediaGuardian. He is a former director of programmes at Carlton TV in London, former Controller of Factual Programmes for Channel Four and was editor of ‘Panorama’ at the BBC from 1995 to 1997. This talk was part of a day devoted to Channel 4 at Coventry University.

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4
October
2007

Innovate Issue 2 - Applied Research at Coventry University

This issue's theme is sustainability. Innovate gives an insight into how the University's applied research is supporting ethical and sustainable projects.

Inside Innovate issue 2: Global warning - Finding new models for a sustainable economy Slaves to fashion - Alleviating poverty through entrepreneurship A drain on resources - Developing new technologies to cope with climate change Joined-up policing - Post conflict reconstruction in Africa Prepare for landing - An innovative programme to help SMEs trade oversees Plus much more...