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.
Celebrating our graduates
After two years of online graduation ceremonies, the Department of Journalism was able to properly celebrate the successes of its 2021 graduates in person.
A festschrift to celebrate Prof Lizette Rabe
Prof Lizette Rabe, who retires at the end of 2022, was recently surprised with the launch of a festschrift in her honour.
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.