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Lens on Cambridge after Black professor's death amid scrutiny of his credentials

LONDON: The spotlight has now turned to the universities of Cambridge, Durham and Glasgow for allegedly overpromoting Jason Arday, and particularly to Cambridge, as the former professor’s death continues to dominate UK media coverage.

The Times of India · Aug 16

The BBC and Channel 4 may soon be safe from Tory attacks – but they still need reform

Public service broadcasting has been threatened by a hostile government for years. A Labour win offers the chance for a reset, says Dorothy Byrne, a former head of news and current affairs at Channel 4

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024

My imposter syndrome advice, from a top Cambridge women’s college boss

‘Always ask for a pay rise – and think of Boris Johnson,’ said Dorothy Byrne

The Independent UK · May 26, 2024

The laughable plan to sell off Channel 4 is over – now it’s time for big ideas

Now how about some reforms that allow the channel to grow, compete and flourish, writes Dorothy Byrne, former Channel 4 head of news

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023

No one but Ghislaine Maxwell is to blame for her revolting crimes

Jailed for 20 years yesterday, she was a wicked, greedy and depraved criminal that no childhood troubles can excuse, says documentary film-maker Dorothy Byrne

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022

Spacey Unmasked: Channel 4 commissions Kevin Spacey documentary

The two-part series will investigate Spacey’s life as well as the outcomes of his two court cases

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022

Ending sperm donor anonymity will have a profound impact on families

Letters: Readers, including sperm donors and a recipient, on the potential consequences if the fertility watchdog recommends that the law is scrapped

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2022

I agreed to my sperm donor’s anonymity - now I see my daughter has a right to know who she is

The law guaranteed lifelong anonymity needs to change, says Dorothy Byrne, president of Murray Edwards College, Cambridge

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2022

Nadine Dorries attacks ‘lefty lynch mob’ over Channel 4 sale and says Thatcher wanted to privatise it

The contentious decision to sell off the publicly owned broadcaster has sparked outrage from opposition parties

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2022

The sell-off of Channel 4 won’t benefit anyone but Boris Johnson

This is an act of political dogma and score-settling, says former head of C4 news and current affairs Dorothy Byrne

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2022