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Social Science students at the G20 summit international media center

Sheffield 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.
A sign for a polling station

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

Research news in brief

A round-up of the most recent research activities from the The School of Journalism, Media and Communication.
Professor Jackie Harrison in the library and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation logo.

Professor Jackie Harrison awarded UNESCO Chair

The prestigious role will extend the impact of work on journalistic safety and freedom.
A map of Europe with markers on it.

Sheffield researchers team up for study of press regulation

Significant AHRC funding award for comparative project with major impact potential.
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.
A delegate presenting a paper at the Cato Street conference.

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.