Ståle Grut is in the midst of writing a book on how journalists can extend their knowledge in critical thinking and work with digital sources. Examining known methods and combining experiences from different editorial newsrooms, his intention is to give fellow journalists guidance in executing traditional source skills in the digital age.

VISUALIZATION – Jonas Nilsson is head of digital design in regional newspaper Adresseavisen in Trondheim. Over the last 12 years Jonas has built his reputation as celebrated and awarded designer. Over the years, he has collected 40 honors and rewards. He has taken on difficult and challenging tasks and been richly awarded from audiences, colleagues and design professionals. Jonas love learning from others and sharing – in return often delivered with rough comments and inviting humor typical of his northern Norway heritage. We have invited him on a free basis to be the spice in several sessions dedicated to visual presentations and graphic design at NODA19.

On Bernt Olufsen’s watch as editor-in-chief for VG the newspaper built it’s reputation for quality reporting and undergoing the transformation from print to online. Bernt has for years headed the Norwegian SKUP jury for awarding investigative journalism, and this year he also chairs the NODA jury.

After attending Constructive Institute in Århus, Denmark as a fellow, Gerd has set out to rethink about journalism:

I work to create a society where everyone who wants to feel part of a meaningful community is able to make informed decisions and actively participate in the development of society.

Her company, “Room of Solutions” helps create and implement strategies that includes constructive and engaging journalism. By tradition, editorial managers don’t talk about negative or constructive news, it’s all about news. Gerd is challenging this rule, saying that media needs to be critical to own methods to find its future position in society.

I help Danish and foreign media and educational institutions with strategy workshops, inspirational lectures and educational programs.

I am committed, passionate and focused on developing journalism so that it constructively supports a positive development in our society.
I believe in inclusivity, inspiration, nuances and trust as the fundamental journalistic criteria.

Gerd Marie May worked as a journalist at Danmarks Radio, head of editorial developments at Fyhns Stiftstidende and has held educational positions as lecturer at University of Southern Denmark.