The programme is aimed at professionals who possess at least an undergraduate qualification and who are working in business, academia, national and local governments in Spain, and research centres.Places are limited to 25 participants for the 3 days programme and will be taught in English, for which each candidate must have a high level. Successful candidates will be offered a place on merit by a Selection Committee consisting of representatives of LSE and Fundación Ramón Areces who will meet by 31st May.

Inscription

Persons wishing to register for this programme must make their registration online through this website, before 28th May. They should send the following documents by e-mail to: i.medrano@lse.ac.uk.

Introduction

Democracy and communications in the digital era is now subject to a crisis of confidence: mainstream media is not trusted, 'fake news' fills the networks, populist politicians ride a tide of social media-fuelled anger, while establishment leaders try to spin their way through the major challenges of economic disruption, social fragmentation and migration. Corporations, governments, marketing and advertising are all caught up in this information crisis. But what is the role of technology and media in practice and what are the threats and opportunities it presents to media practitioners and the political process? How should journalists, policy-makers and other media practitioners respond? The second Masterclass for Fundación Ramón Areces of the year will provide latest insights, a contextual overview and case studies. It will also be a highly interactive opportunity to address your particular professional interest with other experts and practitioners.