Dekan Apajee

Dekan Apajee

Head of Department for Media

Head of Department

Sports Journalism

Department of Media, Fashion & Communications , School Of Arts And Creative Industries

Former BBC Broadcast Journalist, with over 14 years' experience producing and reporting on London news stories using a variety of media platforms. Currently a Freelance Multimedia Producer and Broadcast Media lecturer.

Areas Of Interest

  • Journalism, Broadcasting and Online Regulation, Digital Production and Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Head of Media Department for the School of Arts and Creative Industries - Leading a team of academics practitioners in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses including, Film, Sports Journalism, Media, Animation and Games.
  • Professional Leadership coach, Fellow of HEA, BEng (Hons)
Dekan Apajee

OVERVIEW

With over 20 years of experience and expertise in the media sector working in a variety of roles including, BBC Broadcast Journalist and producer, Branded content and digital producer, and Founder and Managing Director Allsortz Open Mic. I am currently a member of the Ofcom Content Board I'm a certified leadership coach.

I have a strong commitment to EDI and co-chair the EDI committee within ACI to ensure inclusive practices are embedded in all we do.

TEACHING

BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism

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