Talk By Former ITV News Chief
2 November 2011
David Mannion, former Editor-in-Chief of ITV News and now special advisor to ITN (Independent Television News).
Staff and students were treated to an evening with one of the UK's most influential journalists.
David Mannion - former Editor-in-Chief of ITV News and now special advisor to its news and content provider, ITN (Independent Television News) - gave a talk to and answered questions from an invited audience in the OL1 Lecture Theatre, at the University of Derby's Kedleston Road site.
Mr Mannion, who was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by the University in January 2009, has a wealth of experience in high level journalism. He obtained the world's first interview with Nelson Mandela following his release from prison.
Among the topics discussed at the University event were journalistic ethics and responsibilities - particularly with regard to the News of the World phone hacking issue - and the Government's establishment of the ongoing Leveson Inquiry looking into the culture and practices of the media; led by Lord Leveson.
The University audience also heard from Lewis Panther, formerly of the Derby Telegraph and a freelance journalist for the News of the World, among other national newspapers.
The event on October 17 was organised by Gail Mellors - a Lecturer in Journalism and Media Studies within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Technology; and a freelance correspondent for ITV, who regularly appears on ITV's Central Tonight regional news programme.
