The past and future of news

The Mill in conversation with Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief of the Guardian

One of the enduring legacies of Manchester’s industrial boom is the newspaper it brought to birth – the Manchester Guardian. From its offices in Cross Street, The Guardian has grown into a major international title, read online by over 80 million people every month.

But newsrooms in the 21st century face huge challenges, from the threat of disinformation to a much more fragmented media landscape.

Join us on January 16th for a conversation between Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief of the Guardian, and Joshi Herrmann, founder of The Mill. They’ll be discussing:

• How did Manchester shape the Guardian – and how does it stay connected to the city today?

• How is the Guardian responding to its historic connections to Manchester’s slave trade?

• What opportunities does today’s media landscape present for small new titles – like The Mill – and large legacy titles, like the Guardian?

The conversation will be followed by a Q&A with the audience.

The event will take place in the stunning setting of the reading room at the John Rylands Library, which holds the Guardian archives.