BBC Women Reporting the World – Talk by Colleen Murrell
BBC Women Reporting the World brings author, journalism professor and former BBC journalist Colleen Murrell to the Princess Grace Irish Library in Monaco-Ville on Thursday 1 October 2026 at 7:00 pm.
Women, journalism and international reporting
The evening explores the changing role of women in international news reporting through Murrell’s book BBC Women Reporting the World: Conversations with Foreign Correspondents. Drawing on interviews with prominent BBC journalists, the talk looks at the obstacles women faced in entering foreign correspondence and the professional changes that have reshaped the field over time.
The programme also connects these themes with the wider cultural context of Princess Grace, whose career in film and later public role in Monaco reflected a strong understanding of communication, image and storytelling.
About the speaker
Colleen Murrell is Professor of Journalism at Dublin City University and previously worked as a producer, reporter and news editor for international broadcasters including the BBC, ITN, AP, TF1, CBC and ABC Australia. Her research focuses on international news gathering, crisis reporting, public service broadcasting and media production.
Key details
Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Princess Grace Irish Library, Monaco-Ville
The official event page does not publish a ticket price. Visitors should consult the Princess Grace Irish Library website for current booking information before attending.
About the venue
The Princess Grace Irish Library is a cultural institution in Monaco-Ville dedicated to Princess Grace’s Irish heritage. Located at 9 Rue Princesse Marie de Lorraine, it houses collections of Irish books, Irish-American material, photographs and artworks, and regularly hosts lectures and cultural events.
