Student-led initiative
Industry Voices led by Phoebe Mitchell
Second year Media and Communications student Phoebe is this academic year’s Industry Voices director. At a time where the media industry has become almost too broad to navigate, Phoebe is very excited to bring the industry into the classroom with Industry Voices.
As director, Phoebe is responsible for bringing professionals in to help students translate lectures into prospects. She aims to bridge traditional teaching methods and industry knowledge, allowing students to get the most from their time at Keele.
Dr David Barker
Tuesday 3 February, 1pm, CBA0.003
David is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for MA Publishing at the University of Derby. Prior to joining the University in 2017, David worked in publishing in both London and New York for more than 20 years. As an Editorial Director at Continuum, he founded the acclaimed 33 1/3 book series, before becoming a Publishing Director at Bloomsbury Academic.
Thom Bartley
Tuesday 10 February, 1pm, CBA0.003
Keele Law and Business graduate Thom is a freelance photographer and creative director specialising in commercial advertising, fashion, food, and event photography. Offering concept building, art direction, and full shoot management, Thom counts some of the biggest brands in the world as his clients, including Vodafone, Goldman Sachs, and Greene King.
Dr Kara Johnson
Tuesday 17 February, 1pm, CBA0.003
Dr Kara Johnson is a Senior Lecturer in Law and Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching at the Open University. A Keele University graduate with an LLB (Hons) in Law, French, and German, Kara brings expertise in commercial law and online education to the intersection of law, media and society.
Rakeem Omar
Tuesday 24 February, 1pm, CBA0.003
Rakeem is an award-winning investigative journalist and BBC radio and television presenter, covering daytime shows on BBC Radio 1Xtra. As the former breakfast show presenter at BBC Radio WM, Rakeem has interviewed the likes of Prime Minister Kier Starmer, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Sir Lenny Henry, RAYE, Sharon Osbourne and lots more.
Kevin Gopal
Tuesday 3 March, 1pm, CBA0.003
Kevin Gopal is a Manchester-based journalist who now freelances for The Lead and other publications following 16 years as Editor of Big Issue North until its closure in 2023. His work at The Lead on political and current affairs carries on Big Issue North’s commitment to social justice.
Luke Russell
Tuesday 10 March, 1pm, CBA0.003
Keele Business and Media graduate Luke works full-time in creative media production, specialising in videography, photography, graphic design, and web design. Since graduating, he has worked across a range of industries, particularly nightlife, music, and events, travelling across Europe with DJs to document projects and create digital content for growing fanbases.
Will Ing
Tuesday 17th March, 1pm, CBA0.003
Will is a writer and producer with more than 25 years’ experience in the TV industry. He has worked as a writer or script editor on a huge number of TV programmes, mainly in comedy and entertainment, from panel shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You, to sitcoms such as Life of Riley and Miranda, to kids shows like Operation Ouch and Hank Zipzer.
