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Dr Ben Falk is a Senior Lecturer at City, St George's, University of London, where he teaches journalism and media studies. With a PhD in Creative Writing and a strong background in entertainment journalism, he brings extensive industry experience into the academic sphere. His work bridges professional media practice and higher education, focusing on magazines, long-form content, and career development in journalism.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Creative Writing, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- MA, London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
- BA Hons, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
- PGDip in Periodical Journalism, City, University of London, United Kingdom
- PGCert in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Ben Falk’s research and teaching interests center on entertainment journalism, long-form storytelling, and the evolving landscape of magazine publishing. He is passionate about preparing students for careers in media through practical, industry-informed pedagogy. His work emphasizes digital platforms, freelance models, and critical engagement with film, television, and celebrity culture.
His recent publication, Entertainment Journalism: Making it Your Career (Routledge, 2023), reflects a trend in scholarship that merges professional insight with academic rigor, covering disciplines such as media studies, journalism education, and creative nonfiction. The book serves as a guide for aspiring journalists navigating the modern entertainment media landscape.
Scientific and Professional Recognition:
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (HEA)
- BAFTA Film Voter
Ben Falk has contributed to journalism education through course leadership and curriculum development at institutions including Coventry University and London Metropolitan University. He began teaching in 2008 at the University of Hertfordshire and has since held senior academic roles focused on undergraduate training and pedagogical excellence. While no specific grants are mentioned, his textbook publication indicates scholarly impact and engagement with academic publishing. He has also authored and ghostwritten several books, including The Fall and Rise of the Comeback Kid and The Wonder of Brian Cox.
There is no mention of formal research labs or collaborative teams in the provided text, but his work appears to be practice-led and industry-connected, involving media production, publishing, and professional networks such as BAFTA.
