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Inaugural DigiPol Fellow Prof. Guy BergerInaugural DigiPol Fellow Prof. Guy Berger

Inaugural DigiPol Fellow Prof. Guy Berger

In November 2023, we were delighted to inaugurate our first DigiPol Fellow, Prof. Guy Berger during his visit with us.

Posted on: 13 February 2024

Launch of one-stop platform with UNESCO to improve safety of journalistsLaunch of one-stop platform with UNESCO to improve safety of journalists

Launch of one-stop platform with UNESCO to improve safety of journalists

DigiPol researchers also launched a one-stop platform:

Posted on: 13 February 2024

The Role of Academia in Protecting Freedom of Expression as a Driver for Other Human RightsThe Role of Academia in Protecting Freedom of Expression as a Driver for Other Human Rights

The Role of Academia in Protecting Freedom of Expression as a Driver for Other Human Rights

In May 2023, we co-organised the academic conference for UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day with the Centre for Global Freedom of Expression at Columbia University, USA, and the University of Sheffield.

Posted on: 13 February 2024

#Men4Change Toolkit Launch - Tackling Harmful Gender Norms #Men4Change Toolkit Launch - Tackling Harmful Gender Norms

#Men4Change Toolkit Launch - Tackling Harmful Gender Norms

In March 2023, we hosted the launch of the #Men4Change Toolkit - Tackling Harmful Gender Norms, a resource compiled by Dr Fiona O’Rourke and Dr Craig Haslop based on their ESRC funded Lads on Social Media project. The digital resource is a research-informed educational resource for professionals who support young men in tackling harmful gendered norms and behaviours online and offline.

Posted on: 13 February 2024

Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2022Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2022

Political Studies Association Media and Politics Group Annual Conference 2022

In November, we were honoured to host the first hybrid version of the PSA’s Media and Politics Group annual conference, ‘Digital Politics in a Disorderly World,’ which featured over 50 participants online and in person, bringing together participants from across the world to discuss the latest developments in political communications research.

Posted on: 13 February 2024

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