Research outputs per year
Research outputs per year
Personal profile
Summary
Paul spent 15 years working in regional newspapers, including The News in Portsmouth. During this time he worked as a news editor and also edited three monthly newspapers.
After a brief spell in PR, he went on to manage award-winning NCTJ-accredited diploma courses, training students and developing an apprenticeship programme.
Paul teaches across several units including law for journalists, reporting, newsroom production and magazine journalism.
External positions
Lecturer in Journalism, Highbury College
1 Mar 2016 → 30 Jun 2019
PR Executive
1 Feb 2015 → 1 Mar 2016
Deputy News Editor / Production Editor of monthly newspapers, The News
1 Mar 2003 → 1 Feb 2015
Reporter, Newbury Weekly News
1 Oct 2000 → 1 Mar 2003
Research output
- 1 Article
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Trainer's assignment prompts journalism student to land national scoop
Foster, P. A., 27 Jan 2020, holdthefrontpage.co.uk.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Open Access
Activities
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Journal of Applied Journalism and Media Studies (Journal)
Paul Foster (Guest editor)
Aug 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Transparency and Open Justice Stakeholder Committee Forum (External organisation)
Paul Foster (Chair)
31 Jul 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee or panel
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Courts and Tribunals Observers' Network (External organisation)
Paul Foster (Chair)
1 Jul 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee or panel
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PSA Media and Politics Conference
Paul Foster (Presented paper)
26 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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British Journalism Review (Journal)
Paul Foster (Guest editor)
3 Mar 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
Prizes
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Inspiring journalism educators recognised by Public Interest News List from Behind Local News
Foster, Paul (Recipient), 7 Jul 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Public Interest News Journalists: The teachers inspiring the next generation
Foster, Paul (Recipient), Oct 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Public Interest News List - inspirational journalism trainers
Foster, Paul (Recipient), 7 Oct 2020
Prize: National/international honour
Press/Media
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Journalism student’s child crimes probe makes national headlines
9/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited
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NCTJ accredits remote learning course in industry first
7/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert comment
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Pioneering scheme launched in bid to improve journalists’ safety
5/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited
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Fees paid to informants by UK police forces
29/01/20 → 3/02/20
10 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited