CFOM is partnering with UNESCO and ICFJ on a global survey mapping online violence against women journalists
The Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) is participating in a global research project examining the incidence and impacts of online violence against women journalists, and effective measures to combat the problem. The project is led by the United Nations...
Freedom of expression and fact-based journalism key to countering the disinformation crisis CFOM researchers conclude in new Broadband Commission / UNESCO research report
A new UN Broadband Commission research report authored by CFOM researchers Kalina Bontcheva, [1] Julie Posetti [2] and Diana Maynard [3] alongside a multidisciplinary team of international researchers, maps the diverse range of global responses to disinformation,...
2020 Commonwealth PhD Scholarships: application round now open!
Are you a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by a Commonwealth country and would like to pursue a PhD here with us at the Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) as part of the Department of Journalism Studies at the University of Sheffield? It is time to...
Round Table Consultation: “Research perspectives on the Public Information and Strategic Communication during Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR)”
Joint event between the United Nations Department of Peace Operations (DPO)/Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI)/DDR Section and with the research group on UN Media and Peace Processes (RUNMAPP) at the Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM),...
New report shows that UNESCO designations lead the way on sustainable development and create value for communities across the UK
New research on the National Value of UNESCO to the United Kingdom by the UK National Commission for UNESCO (released on 25 June 2020) shows that UNESCO projects can help build a greener, more equal and more peaceful world, while also creating financial value. It is...