Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity

An independent new body working to achieve accurate representation of all sections of society across contemporary UK media.

The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity is a newly established research centre, bringing together the expertise of established media professionals and academics.

The Centre believes that accurate representation of all sections of society in all layers of the UK media is vital. Involved in founding the Centre were Sir Lenny Henry, Professor Diane Kemp (the Centre's Director), Marcus Ryder MBE and Marverine Duffy, all leading figures in the efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in the UK media industry.

Professor Diane Kemp and Dr Panayiota Tsatsou

About the Centre

Discover the Centre's areas of activity, upcoming events and more.
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Meet the team

Find out more about the Centre's staff, advisory group and partners.
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Research

Browse our original and commissioned research into media diversity.

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Representology Journal

Sharing research and best practice to make UK media more representative of all sections of society.
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Media and keynotes

Showcasing the work of our team campaigning for media diversity in the industry.
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Centre news

News and updates from the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity.

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