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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.
Members of the Bender team celebrating their commendation at the Magazine Academy awards.

Sheffield journalists celebrate more national awards

Young journalists who learned their craft at the University of Sheffield have continued to rack up honours in the latest round of media industry awards for outstanding work by students.
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Students wowed by International Journalism Week

Students have praised the "inspirational" guest speakers who travelled to Sheffield to share their insights as part of the University's annual International Journalism Week.
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Research news in brief

A round-up of the most recent research activities from the The School of Journalism, Media and Communication.
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Professor Jackie Harrison awarded UNESCO Chair

The prestigious role will extend the impact of work on journalistic safety and freedom.
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Sheffield researchers team up for study of press regulation

Significant AHRC funding award for comparative project with major impact potential.