Hosted by Product Design Dundee — in collaboration with Mozilla, Knight Foundation & Hack/Hackers Edinburgh.
- Do you have ideas for how news and journalism can be edgier, cooler, and more interactive online?
- Are you a web developer, designer or just a news junkie with a hankering to hack?
Why not head to the University of Dundee for the day, team up with innovative peers & brainstorm ideas (fueled by Irn Bru) — that will help journalists take advantage of the open web and engage with citizens in new ways.
Event Details
When: Friday 27th May, 2011 (09.00 – 18.00 with Beer, Pizza & Irn Bru included)
Where: University of Dundee Student Union, Airlie Place, DD1 4HP (map)
Tickets: FREE! Now available on Eventbrite
Also, be sure to check out the full agenda & follow @KnightMozilla on Twitter for the latest news and updates.
Challenges – ‘Hack the Future of Journalism Online’
Team up with innovative peers and brainstorm & sketch ideas that help journalists take advantage of the open web and engage with citizens in new ways.
At the same time, qualify directly for a yearlong paid fellowship at the Guardian, the BBC and other major news outlets by entering your ideas for any of these #MoJo challenges.
- Unlocking Video: Tell stories better w/ video online
- Beyond Comment Threads: Re-invent commenting and discussion
- The Open Webs Killer App: Create news web apps
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