About Neil Macfarlane
I am a Lecturer in online journalism with specialisms in digital media, investigative journalism, and politics. I write for several publications including Private Eye magazine. I previously spent seven years as a reporter on regional newspapers including The Northern Echo and the Teesside Evening Gazette. I also worked as a leader writer and copy editor for The China Post in Taiwan.
Teaching and supervision
I lead modules covering digital journalism, investigative journalism, and public affairs across the suite of journalism courses.
I am the programme leader for the Level 7 Senior Journalist Apprenticeship.
Interests
- Investigative journalism
- Digital journalism
- Politics
Areas of expertise
- Digital storytelling
- Investigative journalism
- Journalism
- Politics – particularly Scottish politics
