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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 Sheffield Graduate

Sheffield 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.
The Department of Journalism Studies building at 9 Mappin Street, Sheffield.

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, Sheffield.

News in brief, spring 2016

The latest news from the The School of Journalism, Media and Communication.
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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.
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PA editor Jonathan Grun joins Sheffield's School of Journalism, Media and Communication

One of the most eminent figures in British media has joined the University of Sheffield as Professional Chair in Journalism.
Emma Briant, Martin Conboy and the jackets of their new books.

Sheffield staff examine propaganda and tabloid history in new books

Two members of staff in the School of Journalism, Media and Communication have published new books, looking at journalism and propaganda and the history of the British tabloid press.