We remember Ainsley Moos
The Department of Journalism is saddened about the passing of alumnus Ainsley Moos (Class of 2001).
Our alumni newsletter, Janus, now available
Our annual alumni newsletter, Janus, is now available to read. Remember: We welcome any alumni news to journalism@sun.ac.za – all throughout the year.
Position available: Research assistant
The Department of Journalism has a vacancy for a research assistant to commence duties in February 2023.
PhD Bursary in Journalism available
The successful applicant will conduct research linked to a multinational research project “Resisting Information Disorder in the Global South”, funded by the International Development Research Center (Canada) and led by Prof Herman Wasserman.
Postdoctoral Fellowship available: Disinformation and Investigative Journalism
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research on aspects related to disinformation, its impact on journalism and trust in the media, and explore ways in which investigative journalism may counter disinformation in African contexts. The aim of the fellowship is to contribute to knowledge production in the area of disinformation in Africa through publication and research activities.
Call for Papers: Hate and Disinformation on WhatsApp: Global Perspectives (workshop)
This workshop aims to examine the cross-platform messaging service WhatsApp and its relationship with disinformation and extreme speech in a global perspective.
Deadline for submission of extended abstracts: 30 November 2022
Prof Herman Wasserman announced as new chair
Stellenbosch University has appointed renowned media scholar Herman Wasserman as Professor and Chair of its Department of Journalism as of January 2023.
2022 – we see you
The year 2022 has arrived. In the Chinese calendar it is the Year of the Tiger. So let’s channel our inner tiger and get into all the activities already lined up for this year: Your studies, your life, all your goals.
And, of course, our motto: Stay positive, test negative.
The end of a (Rykie) era
It is with a touch of sadness, but lots of wonderful memories, that we announce the end of the Rykie Fellowship as part of the staffing arrangements at the Department of Journalism.
Prof Arrie de Beer: Joernalistiek groet ‘n pionier
“Professor Arrie de Beer was ’n pionier in die staanmaak van die joernalistiek as wetenskap in die akademie”, is die mening van prof Lizette Rabe, voorsitter van die departement joernalistiek aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch.
Rabe sê hulle as kollegas is geskok oor die skielike heengaan van prof De Beer.