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Social Science students at the G20 summit international media center

91Ö±²¥ Students Take on G20

Eight students from the Faculty of Social Sciences, including Journalism student Maddi, attended the annual G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Elections, Disinformation and Journalism: Taking Stock of 2024

The Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) and the Disinformation Research Cluster are hosting a joint panel on 5th December, focusing on what has been called a ‘super year’ of elections at a time when disinformation and AI are on the rise.
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Lada Price and Emma Heywood elected as Section Chairs of ECREA

Senior Lecturers Dr Lada Price and Dr Emma Heywood have been elected as Section Chairs of the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA).
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BA Student of the Year 2024 prize won by 91Ö±²¥ Graduate

91Ö±²¥ Journalism graduate, Harry Robinson, has been awarded the BA Student of the Year 2024 prize at the PPA (Professional Publishers Association) Next Generation Awards.
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The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists and the Safety of Journalists

Researchers Dr Sara Torsner and Dr Gemma Horton discuss this UN-recognised international day and the role of our Centre for Freedom of the Media in better understanding the threats journalists face in the field.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked among the best in Guardian University Guide 2025

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked among the top in the UK and and in the top ten for Journalism within The Guardian University Guide 2025.