Guest Lecturer Directory

Media, Film & Journalism Guest Speakers & Lecturers

Journalists, filmmakers, and media professionals on how stories get made and distributed — from newsrooms to film sets to streaming. 7 guest lecturers are available for university classes — introductions are 100% free.

  • Aashna MinochaGurugram

    Media & Communication Studies Journalism & Mass Communication Public Relations & Corporate Communication Digital Marketing & Content Strategy Psychology in Communication Personality Development & Public Speaking Media Careers & Industry Readiness

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  • Jad El AsmarDubai

    Film, sound for film, film set etiquette, film set workflow

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  • Dr. Russ JonesOxford

    Interpersonal communication, media and culture, ethics, current trends in media and Gen Z communication behavior.

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  • Grace OkuboLagos

    Design & Innovation Design Thinking Human-Centered Design User Experience (UX) Design User Interface (UI) Design Product Design Service Design Graphic Design Visual Communication Information Design Branding and Identity Design Creative Problem Solving Design Research Design Strategy Design Systems Digital Product Development Futures & Strategic Foresight Introduction to Strategic Foresight Futures Thinking Scenario Planning Speculative Design Participatory Futures Emerging Technologies and Society Trend Analysis Systems Thinking Futures Literacy Innovation Strategy Responsible Innovation Designing for Uncertain Futures Technology AI for Designers AI and Creativity Digital Transformation Technology Innovation Product Management Agile and Scrum Fundamentals No-Code Product Development Human-AI Collaboration Writing & Communication Academic Writing First-Year Composition Technical Writing Professional Writing Digital Storytelling Visual Storytelling Writing for Designers Research Communication Critical Reading Presentation Skills Research Design Research Methods Qualitative Research Research Through Design Human-Centered Research Mixed Methods Research Literature Reviews Research Proposal Writing Entrepreneurship Design Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Creative Entrepreneurship Digital Business Strategy Freelancing for Designers Portfolio Development Personal Branding Media & Communication Digital Media Communication Design Social Media Strategy Content Strategy Digital Publishing Media Literacy Professional Development Career Development for Designers UX Portfolio Reviews Interview Preparation for Designers Design Leadership Cross-Cultural Collaboration Remote Team Collaboration Professional Ethics in Design Workshops & Short Courses Design Thinking Bootcamp UX Design Fundamentals Introduction to Figma AI Tools for Creative Professionals Scenario Planning Workshop Systems Mapping Speculative Prototyping Design Sprint Facilitation Research Methods for Designers Academic Writing for Graduate Students Effective Presentation Skills Building a Professional Portfolio Personal Branding for Creatives

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  • arshad siddiquiHalle (Saale)

    Press Freedom and Digital Authoritarianism in South Asia Bangladesh's Digital Security Act: A Case Study in Transnational Digital Repression Journalism in Exile: Challenges, Isolation, and Strategies for Continuing the Work Media Freedom During Political Transitions (Bangladesh's 2024 uprising and its aftermath) Minority and Indigenous Rights in South Asian Media and Policy The Right to Information: Building and Defending Government Transparency Laws Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding in Divided Societies Literature and Exile: Bengali Poetry, Storytelling, and Writing Across Displacement Documentary Photography as a Tool for Human Rights Storytelling Community-Building and Intercultural Dialogue in Migrant/Refugee Contexts

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  • Howard NashSpring Hill

    Developing projects for both film and television; raising funds, and marketing and promotion for completed films.

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  • Julian AdamsColumbia, SC

    Filmmaking, Producing, Writing, Directing, Acting, Media Studies, Media Arts, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Communications, Content Promotion, Marketing, Art as a Career, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Strategic Risk-Taking, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Purpose-Driven Creative Execution, Historical Perspective & Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Unity & Team Cohesion, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Heritage

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