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Centre for Freedom of the Media @sheffjournalism. We believe journalists should work free from attack & censorship. Retweets are not endorsements.
The University of Sheffield
Joined November 2012
Researching issues concerning journalism safety, media freedom or impunity? Take a look at CFOM's newly launched literature database that contains papers, reports, book chapters etc. focusing on research in these areas!
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RT @GemmaHorton94: I spoke to @SheffSocScience about the work that's going on @CFOMsheff @sheffjournalism focusing on the legislative threa….
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A massive thank you to all of our speakers who took part in the Journalism Safety Research Network online symposium focusing on AI and journalism to mark this year's #WorldPressFreedomDay! If you missed the event, recordings will be on our website soon. #JSRNSymposium
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Are journalists losing the battle against secrecy? A new commentary piece by Jingrong Tong is now available on the CFOM website, examining the erosion of access to information in the UK and the impact that this is having on journalism. @jingrong .
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CFOM Researcher, Dr Irini Katsirea, will take part in a @BritAssoCompLaw discussion tomorrow focusing on her new book: Press Freedom and Regulation in a Digital Era: A Comparative Study. Find out more about the panel members and how to join here:
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On Friday, the Journalism Safety Research Network will host an online symposium focusing on the role that AI is playing in journalism across the world to commemorate World Press Freedom Day. Find out about our speakers and how to sign up here!
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📢Our seminar series returns on Thursday at 1pm! We'll be hearing from award-winning visual journalist, Tara Pixley, about integrating trauma literacy and identity-aware safety training for journalists in classrooms and newsrooms. Sign up here!
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The CFOM podcast is heading to Zagreb to talk all things media literacy, journalism safety and big tech in brand new episodes! If you're heading to @Voices_Fest let us know!.
🟠Mark your calendars! We will be in #Zagreb with talks, #workshops, and multiple activities to explore the factors that shape our relationship with #information today. Book now your free spot for the #Voices Festival 👇.🗓️28 February - 1 March 2025 . 📌
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CFOM Researcher @sara_torsner is looking for a Research Associate to work with her on her project on impunity for human rights violations against journalists. Find out more below! 👇.
Job opportunity: I'm looking for a Research Associate in #Quantitative & #Computational Social Science #Methods to work with me on an ESRC-funded research project on impunity for human rights violations against journalists. @CFOMsheff @sheffjournalism .
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RT @pcoelaw: It's great to see my research on SLAPPs, the Online Safety Act 2023, and press regulation cited extensively in this @CFOMsheff….
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Our report focusing on legislative threats to media freedom in the UK is now published. In it, we discuss several issues including:.📍Online Safety.📍SLAPPs.📍National Security.📍The role of regulation.Read the report here: @sheffjournalism @ShefUniImpact
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In a new CFOM commentary piece, Janet Harris, ex- BBC Freelance Documentary film maker, writes about her experience in working with fixers and why we can’t overlook the role they play in breaking news stories. Read it here: @sheffjournalism
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RT @carmaconf: 📰First Keynote Speaker for CARMA2025 Conference! We are extremely delighted to announce that Dr. Diana Maynard will be our f….
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🗳️Our next online event is taking place next week! Join us @sheffjournalism for three presentations on: Elections, Disinformation and Journalism: Taking Stock of 2024. 📅5 December.🕒3pm UK Time . Sign up here:
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Sign up to our next online panel event: Elections, Disinformation and Journalism: Taking Stock of 2024. We have three presentations focusing on the reporting of elections in Africa, USA and Georgia @sheffjournalism .📅5 December .🕒3pm UK Time .
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RT @isobeljourno: It’s the final day of #IJW2024 and we are joined by 3 panelist’s to offer perspectives on journalism in an age of unrest.….
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RT @maisiegraces: Final day of #IJW2024 at Firth Court this morning and I am reporting on the @CFOMsheff panel discussion - Three Perspecti….
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Our final panelist, Howard Zhang, tells us about his career working in China as Head of BBC News Chinese @sheffjournalism #IJW24
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@sheffjournalism And these threats that journalists face have a number of professional and personal impacts
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Fiona tells us about the common tactics used to attack journalists and repress reporting @sheffjournalism #IJW24
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RT @GJWJourno: I’m here at @sheffielduni for a panel discussing ‘News journalism in times of global unrest.’ Follow for updates. #IJW2024 h….
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