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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 North Current team with foodbank donations.

Student news team's Xmas foodbank plea gathers 1,000 items

A team of Sheffield journalism students have rallied an entire community to help feed families in need this Christmas.
Anna Whittaker and David Holmes with their awards.

Media industry honours Sheffield journalists, degree, and ex-staff member

The School of Journalism, Media and Communication is celebrating a new batch of awards from the media industry.
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Conference probes 1820 plot to assassinate UK government

A conference hosted by the School of Journalism, Media and Communication has heard a range of fascinating viewpoints and new perspectives on a 19th-century plot to assassinate the British government.
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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Sheffield students to take part in unique data journalism workshops

Journalism students at the University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield Methods Institute (SMI).