10 tips to prepare yourself for investigative journalism at university

Linda Mujuru, an investigative journalist and lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe, shares her top tips for female journalism students on how to make the most of their time at university.

"At its heart, investigative journalism is about serving the public interest. It is about holding power to account, exposing wrongdoing, and ensuring that important stories are told. The profession needs more women who are prepared to pursue these stories with courage, integrity, and compassion. By entering investigative journalism, you are not only building a career you are helping to strengthen accountability, press freedom, and the diversity of voices in our media landscape. Above all, never lose sight of human dignity; let it guide how you report, write, and engage with every story."

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