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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.
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Sheffield journalism school celebrates triple award success

Staff and former students from the University of Sheffield are celebrating after picking up three national industry awards.

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Roundup of day two at the 2022 IPPC Conference

MA IPPC student, Stephanie Lam, provides a a full roundup of all speakers from day two of our 2022 International Public and Political Communication (IPPC) conference, organised by the School of Journalism, Media and Communication.
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Roundup of day one at the 2022 IPPC Conference

MA IPPC student, Stephanie Lam, provides a a full roundup of all speakers from day one of our 2022 International Public and Political Communication (IPPC) conference, organised by the School of Journalism, Media and Communication.

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Reporting in Ouaga, 3. © Kalidou Sy - Fondation Hirondelle

Using radio to tackle Covid-19 misinformation in Burkina Faso

Attacked by extremist groups and enduring climate disasters, Burkina Faso is dealing with a humanitarian emergency that has been worsened by Covid-19. Rumours about the pandemic and vaccinations are commonplace.

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Final year students celebrate news project success

Final year students are celebrating today (Thursday 16 December) after the culmination of a pioneering module that has been shortlisted for two national awards.