Decentered Media Podcast 145 – Countering the Community Media Echo Chamber
In this episode of our podcast, we discuss recent posts and updates from the Decentered Media website, focusing on key topics that are influencing the […]
Month: March 2024
Community Radio Volunteer Roles and Training
The post outlines the significance of a systematic approach to the training and management of volunteers within community radio stations. It highlights the importance of […]
Non-Conformist Media
Non-conformist thinking refers to the inclination or practice of not adhering to the established or conventional beliefs, practices, or rules of society. In the context […]
Khan Review – A Role for Community Media in Promoting Social Cohesion
The Khan Review, led by Dame Sara Khan and commissioned by the UK government, explores contemporary threats to social cohesion and the resilience of the […]
DCMS Symposium – Future of Community Radio
A symposium is a specialised academic meeting where experts in a particular field convene to discuss specific subjects or topics, present papers, and make recommendations […]
Half the Picture – Will the DCMS Community Radio Symposium Help or Hinder?
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is hosting a symposium on the future of Community Radio in the UK, scheduled for Tuesday, 26th March […]
Community Radio and Loneliness
Loneliness among middle-aged people in England, and indeed globally, is increasingly recognised as a significant issue, impacting mental and physical health, community cohesion, and overall […]
Decentered Media Podcast 144 – Valuing Community Radio Volunteers
In this episode of the Decentered Media podcast, I delve into the motivations and impacts of volunteers in community radio. Drawing insights from the detailed […]
Community Radio Volunteers Motivations
This post focuses on the motivations and challenges of volunteers in community radio, emphasising the value and impact of volunteering on personal growth, skill development, […]
Decentered Media Podcast 143 – We Need A Civic and Community Media Alliance
In this Decentered Media podcast episode, the pressing need to reformulate policy development for community media and public purpose media in the UK takes centre […]
Wanted – A Civic and Community Media Alliance
With the prospect of a change of government in the UK, it is increasingly clear that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) isn’t […]
Valuing Volunteers in Community Media With Asset-Based Community Development
The value of volunteering in Community Media projects is significant and multifaceted. Volunteering in Community Media projects, when underpinned by Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) principles, […]
Are We Experiencing a Breakdown of Our Social Fabric?
Are We Experiencing a Breakdown of Our Social Fabric? Considering the evident challenges in the UK, it’s vital that we explore the consequences of weakened […]