Data Journalism Top 10
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How They Did It
New York Times’ Hannah Dreier on Wildland Firefighters and the Deadly Smoke Risks They Face
The recipient of the 2026 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting discusses how she conducted her award-winning investigation on maskless wildland firefighters.
Data Journalism Top 10
Rare Earth Rivalry, Falling Birth Rates, Violence in the Sahel, and 70 Years of Eurovision Lyrics
Also highlighting China’s squid fishing fleet off Argentina, how redistricting is shaping America’s midterms, and why 2.1 billion people still lack safe drinking water.
Global Academy On-Demand Courses
LAST TICKETS: Data Collecting for Journalists — Practical Training
This course, built around collecting both qualitative and quantitative data, digital research, and information extraction, will enable participants to strengthen their investigations and diversify their sources.
Data Journalism
How the Hindu Is Embedding AI Into Its Data Journalism
LLMs are quietly reshaping data journalism workflows at The Hindu, helping reporters process vast document sets, write scripts and build interactive tools.
Data Journalism
Developing a Data State Of Mind: Key Tips for Editors
Data is woven into how journalists cover everything from local government spending to global climate change patterns, but for editors without a specialist background, it can be daunting.
Editor's Picks
GIJN’s 10 Must-Read Stories of 2025
GIJN’s top stories from the past year, including cutting-edge reporting tools and techniques, in-person conference presentations, and analysis of the state of the IJ community.
Data Journalism Top 10 Editor's Picks
Editor’s Pick: Best of Data Journalism from 2025
Our roundup of standout data journalism from the past year highlights projects that delve into conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Africa, that explore the rise of AI, and interrogate global trade wars.
Awards, Grants, & Fellowships
Recognizing John Bones: Norway’s Groundbreaking Data Journalist Who Trained Generations of Global Reporters
At GIJC25 in Malaysia, GIJN posthumously honored pioneering data journalist John Bones with the GIJN Award for Extraordinary Service to International Investigative Journalism.
Data Journalism
2026 Sigma Awards for Data Journalism Open for Entries – Deadline Extended
The Sigma Awards celebrate the best data journalism from around the world. Submissions are now open for data projects published in 2025.