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Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Green Templeton College is proud to be the home of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, engaging newsroom leaders from around the world and exploring the future of global journalism.

Reuters Journalist Fellows

Green Templeton’s connection with the Reuters Institute

Our connection with journalism extends back to 1992, when the Reuters Journalist Fellowship programme began its long-standing residency at Green College.

Neville Maxwell, a former foreign correspondent for The Times, established the Reuters Foundation Fellowship Programme in 1983 to complement the University of Oxford’s ongoing research on international development. The programme soon began to grow and a dedicated Journalist Fellowship was established in 1990, which moved into residence at Green College two years later.

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ) in its current form launched in 2006, retaining its strong affiliation with Green Templeton.

Located at Green Templeton’s 13 Norham Gardens and housed within the Department of Politics and International Relations, the RISJ is dedicated to exploring the future of global journalism through debate, engagement and research. It connects practice and research to examine issues facing journalists around the world.

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Reuters Institute Journalist Fellows

Reuters Institute Journalist Fellows are given Visiting Scholar status at Green Templeton during their time in Oxford, allowing them access to the college’s wide-ranging facilities, and Principal Sir Michael Dixon is a member of the Reuters Institute Steering Committee.

Each year, the Journalist Fellowship Programme welcomes experienced, practising journalists from multiple countries who travel to Oxford for one, two or three terms. They attend seminars, talks and newsroom visits to understand the challenges facing the industry, and undertake research into a chosen topic related to their work.

Mitali Mukherjee Profile Pic 2025
Director of the Reuters Institute

Green Templeton Fellow Mitali Mukherjee is Director of the Reuters Institute. Read about her appointment.

Examples of projects published by Reuters Institute Fellows include: coverage of sexual abuse before and after #MeToo; the future of digital media; foreign news coverage in the mobile internet era in China; practical procedures for decreasing the violations against journalists; and how Facebook and WhatsApp are increasingly becoming the preferred tool of propaganda by repressive regimes and governments.

Global Journalism Seminars

Green Templeton hosts the RISJ’s weekly journalism seminars during term time, attracting high profile, experienced and inspirational figures from diverse areas of journalism, research and activism, to discuss key issues affecting the media.

These seminars are open to all members of the Green Templeton community, as well as the general public, and involve an informative talk by the guest speaker before a vigorous and lively debate on the day’s topic.

Forthcoming events

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Past events

Over the past week, we have celebrated the extraordinary Green Templeton community through events, volunteering, competitions, challenges and fundraising for student support. It has been wonderful to see alumni, fellows, supporters, friends, staff and students coming together to show our support for students.

From the Garden Party and the Photography Competition, to the Memory Wall and Biscuit Decorating Competition, the week has been filled with moments that reflect the warmth, inclusivity and spirit of our college.

Thank you to everyone who made a gift, attended an event, volunteered their time or followed along throughout the week. Together, we have raised over £65,000 for student support. These gifts will help students pursue opportunities, navigate financial pressures, participate fully in college life and thrive during their time at Oxford.

#ThankYou
#GivingWeek
#Fundraising
#StudentSupport
#Oxford

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Over the past week, we have celebrated the extraordinary Green Templeton community through events, volunteering, competitions, challenges and fundraising for student support. It has been wonderful to see alumni, fellows, supporters, friends, staff and students coming together to show our support for students. From the Garden Party and the Photography Competition, to the Memory Wall and Biscuit Decorating Competition, the week has been filled with moments that reflect the warmth, inclusivity and spirit of our college. Thank you to everyone who made a gift, attended an event, volunteered their time or followed along throughout the week. Together, we have raised over £65,000 for student support. These gifts will help students pursue opportunities, navigate financial pressures, participate fully in college life and thrive during their time at Oxford. #ThankYou #GivingWeek #Fundraising #StudentSupport #Oxford

📸 Congratulations to Sophia Hall (MSc Medical Anthropology, 2025), winner of the Green Templeton College 2026 Photography Competition!

Sophia`s reflection on Vincent captured perfectly the sense of belonging that so many people find at Green Templeton.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered the competition and to everyone who voted. Your support also helped unlock £1,000 of funding as part of our Community & Giving Week challenge!

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📸 Congratulations to Sophia Hall (MSc Medical Anthropology, 2025), winner of the Green Templeton College 2026 Photography Competition! Sophia's reflection on Vincent captured perfectly the sense of belonging that so many people find at Green Templeton. A huge thank you to everyone who entered the competition and to everyone who voted. Your support also helped unlock £1,000 of funding as part of our Community & Giving Week challenge!

Community & Giving Week is here!

Over the next seven days, we’re celebrating the friendships, opportunities and support that define life at Green Templeton.

Join us through community challenges, volunteering, student stories and favourite college memories.

Let us celebrate the people who make GTC so special and follow our progress via the link in bio.

#giveback
#communityweek
#college
#oxford

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Community & Giving Week is here! Over the next seven days, we’re celebrating the friendships, opportunities and support that define life at Green Templeton. Join us through community challenges, volunteering, student stories and favourite college memories. Let us celebrate the people who make GTC so special and follow our progress via the link in bio. #giveback #communityweek #college #oxford

🏅Beyond Gold four years running!

Green Templeton is delighted to have received yet another Beyond Gold in the Green Impact Awards. A true testament to the dedication and action of the college’s Sustainability Working Group 🌱

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🏅Beyond Gold four years running! Green Templeton is delighted to have received yet another Beyond Gold in the Green Impact Awards. A true testament to the dedication and action of the college’s Sustainability Working Group 🌱
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