Meet Lisa - first speaker joins our Media Studies Student Convention

We are thrilled to announce Media and Communications specialist, Lisa Campbell, as the first confirmed speaker at our inaugural Media Studies Student Convention at Disneyland® Paris in January 2026.

Currently on secondment from ITN to head up Creative Cities Convention 2025, the leading event for British media talent, Lisa has enjoyed an impressive career in media spanning a variety of titles and organisations and is excited to share her journey with students.

"Promoting talent in media is a passion of mine and fostering creativity and fresh perspectives is key to shaping the future of this dynamic industry.

I am delighted to be able to support the next generation of media professionals at this Media Studies convention and look forward to sharing  and hearing from students."

 

Lisa started out as an intrepid journalist for Time Out Amsterdam and continued in a number of writing and editing roles for a range of titles including Campaign and Broadcast magazine – where she held the post of editor for 7 years. Following this, Lisa became the Festival Director for the Edinburgh Television Festival and then appointed as Director of Communications for ITN in 2020.

What will your media students learn?

Lisa’s experience offers the unmissable opportunity to gain insight into the real-world career of a media professional across print, television and communications – who can name David Attenborough as a favourite interview!

She will share her experiences and examples of the practical application of media theories in language, representation and audience across platforms such as print and television. 

What to expect from the trip

• Live expert speakers with interactive Q&A session
• Real-world case studies that support theory in practice
• Focussed learning resources developed by subject leaders
• Two days in the magic of  Disneyland® Paris 
• Option to take a trip to the centre of Paris to see the sights
• And of course, travel, accommodation and free teacher places!

Find out more about the Media Studies Convention at Disneyland® Paris →