At the Television College established by Thomson Foundation formal lectures were replaced with various forms of demonstration involving student participation and production exercises
The Television College was designed to offer practical training and a centre at which overseas production staff and technicians could receive further specialised operational training
On the map: since the 1960s, Thomson Foundation has played a vital role in raising journalistic standards around the world
Members of one of the first newspaper management courses at the Television College are presented with their diplomas by Lord Thomson
Lord Thomson believed totally in the power of mass media to drive positive change in society
The aim has always been to help developing countries harness and develop modern techniques of mass communication that help inject strong governance into their societies
A memorable moment for Lina Alberti of Peru. She was one of the Foundation students presented to Princess Margaret who opened International House, Penarth, where successive courses were housed
