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
Dr Jordaan visits Europe to support academic collaboration
Dr Marenet Jordaan, senior lecturer and researcher in the Department of Journalism, recently undertook a…
Journalism Department Marks World Press Freedom Day 2025: A Call for Media Independence and Sustainability
On 5 May 2025, the Department of Journalism at Stellenbosch University hosted a compelling World…
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
📣 You're Invited!Join us on 5 May 2025 as we commemorate #WorldPressFreedomDay with a powerful…
Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism: The Ghost of the Slave Press – A book written by Associate Professor Gawie Botma
Reconsidering Journalism’s Origins: A Critical Historical Intervention Gawie Botma’s Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism challenges…
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.
