Research conducted in the Department of Journalism span a wide range of areas and staff, postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research fellows contribute to a rich and varied research culture.
The Department also regularly hosts conferences, workshops and talks by visiting speakers.
Research news
Prof Wasserman discuss information integrity at Thought Leader Event 2025
Prof Herman Wasserman, chair of the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University and director of…
Exploring Global Narratives: Seminar with Associate Professor Konstantinas Andrijauskas
The Stellenbosch University Department of Journalism had the distinct honor of hosting Associate Professor Konstantinas…
Leona Amoraal (1943 – 2025) The end of an era
With the passing of Mrs Leona Amoraal on 11 February, almost a month before her…
Rebecca Davis Visits Journalism Honours Class
Our Journalism Honours class had the incredible privilege of hosting Rebecca Davis, an esteemed author…
Research projects
IDRC
This multi-national research projects aims to explore the drivers of information disorder in the Global South. It is a collaborative project, combining academic and action-oriented research, drawing on the expertise of teams based in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa.
SARChi
Science communication is a sub-field of media and communications research, that seeks to explore and theorise the multiple connections between science, society and communications technologies. The focus of the Chair is to study the role of communications in connecting scientific research with the broader project of social justice and engaged publics, and to action-research best practice in communications modalities that serve the advancement of scientific knowledge.
CIIA
In an era where the digital media ecology and social polarization fuels the rapid spread of disinformation, the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa (CIIA) stands at the forefront of safeguarding democratic values and societal trust across the continent. The proliferation of ‘fake news,’ misinformation, and harmful content on digital platforms poses significant risks to democracy, public health, and social cohesion. As such, the CIIA emerges as a crucial initiative designed to combat these threats through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement.
