Program Overview

Introduction to the CMPF Training Programme

The Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom offers a comprehensive training programme for journalists, media professionals, and media researchers. The programme is designed to provide an intensive and engaging training opportunity for early and mid-career journalists and media professionals.

Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners

The Summer School is a unique chance to take a step back from the daily news grind and dive into the bigger picture: media freedom, policy, innovation, and the future of journalism in a rapidly changing world. The programme provides an up-to-date overview of legal frameworks and policy developments, while fostering interactive learning and meaningful discussions.

Programme Details

• The Summer School is open to applicants from diverse backgrounds and countries, with selection based on the strength of the application and a commitment to promoting diversity.
• The programme offers fully-funded scholarships, with 31 editions since 2012, and 13 global scholarships.
• The Summer School features 5 days of intensive training and networking, with a focus on current trends shaping journalism, including the impact of technology, evolving content regulation, and innovative business models for the news industry.
• Through expert-led sessions and structured networking opportunities, participants expand their professional knowledge and build lasting connections with peers and speakers.

Past Summer School Editions

• 2025 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2024 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2023 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2021 Online School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2020 Online School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2019 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2018 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2017 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2016 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2015 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2014 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2013 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners
• 2012 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners

Other Training Activities

The CMPF team also contributes to the organisation of additional training initiatives for journalists, media scholars, and civil society, including:

• How to Measure Complex Phenomena in the Digital Society? Capacity Building on Research Methodologies
• EU funding opportunities for journalism a workshop developed and led by the CMPF project manager

Training Programme Details

• How to Measure Complex Phenomena in the Digital Society? Capacity Building on Research Methodologies: a specialised training programme designed for early and mid-career researchers, focusing on advanced methodologies to analyse key aspects of the digital society.
• EU funding opportunities for journalism: a practical module featured in the Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners, offering guidance on accessing EU funding for journalism projects.