On the 28th of February 2024, I had the pleasure of being invited by Professor of Political Science and Psychology, Briony Swire-Thompson, to talk to her Psychology of Misinformation class. …
The Department of Journalism hosted its 2023 graduates for a fun celebration and prize-giving ceremony on Monday 25 March. Here are some highlights from the evening. …
The Department of Journalism celebrated the achievements of the 2023 honours, Master’s and PhD students during its annual graduation event. Family and friends joined the festivities that took place after …
Prof Herman Wasserman recently visited the University of Erfurt, Germany, where he gave a keynote address at the annual conference of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft (Association for …
The Chair of the Department of Journalism, Prof Herman Wasserman, travelled to the Netherlands in December where he was a visiting professor at the University of Utrecht and the University …
Disinformation has become a key concern in scholarly production, communication practice, and political discourse in recent years. Despite the strong growth in scholarly production and activism, this burgeoning subfield of …
Stellenbosch University’s Department of Journalism recently co-hosted the International Communication Association Regional Conference in Africa with the University of Cape Town. Prof Herman Wasserman from the Department of Journalism chaired …
Five researchers affiliated with the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University were recently elected to serve on the executive committee of the South African Communications Association (SACOMM). Members of …
Stellenbosch Journalism is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in providing high-quality education in the field of media and digital policy in Africa. The Professional Certificate in Media and Digital …
The rise of strategic lawsuits aimed at hindering public participation is a real threat to the media and the rule of law in South Africa. This was according to Dario …
