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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.
Stef Pukallus and Mark Bradley receiving their TESS award from Sally Bradley.

Staff honoured for 'unique' Global Journalism teaching

Two members of staff at the School of Journalism, Media and Communication have been honoured by the University for their excellent, innovative teaching – and one of them has received further recognition with a prestigious fellowship.
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91Ö±²¥ students to take part in unique data journalism workshops

Journalism students at the University of 91Ö±²¥ will have a unique opportunity to take part in a series of interactive data workshops, thanks to a partnership with the Press Association (PA) and 91Ö±²¥ Methods Institute (SMI).
The Department of Journalism Studies building at 9 Mappin Street, 91Ö±²¥.

Staff bid farewell to inspirational colleague

Journalism Studies staff have paid tribute to visiting tutor Paul Pugh after attending his funeral earlier this month.
The Department of Journalism Studies building at 9 Mappin Street, 91Ö±²¥.

News in brief, spring 2016

The latest news from the The School of Journalism, Media and Communication.
Shredded document stamped 'Confidential'.

Keep freedom of information free, academics tell government

Controversial proposals to charge for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests have been condemned by staff from the School of Journalism, Media and Communication in a submission to a government inquiry.