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The first in a series of 700th Anniversary Distinguished Lectures by Honorary Fellows was delivered yesterday by Matthew Parris (1969), who spoke on the future of journalism. Matthew Parris is a former MP and a prize winning author, columnist and broadcaster.  He currently writes columns for The Times and the Spectator as well as presenting the BBC Radio 4 biographical programme Great Lives. He was named Political Journalist of the Year at the Press Awards 2015. His latest book Fracture is a fascinating exploration of his theory that genius is often sparked by childhood trauma. 

During his talk, Parris drew on decades of experience in politics and the media, offering reflections on how journalism has evolved and where it may be heading. He captivated the audience with a series of engaging stories, both on how compelling narratives are created, and why, despite the world of constantly shifting multimedia, human beings continue to crave a good story.