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
ICA conference comes to Cape Town in 2026
The Department of Journalism is pleased to be informed that the International Communication Association (ICA)…
Master's Seminar on Research Progress at Journalism Department
The second seminar for master's students at Stellenbosch University's Journalism Department is a key academic…
A Journey Through the Heart of Media Excellence
The Honours group embarked on an inspiring media tour, starting at the South African Broadcasting…
‘A’ rating for Prof Herman Wasserman confirms international standard of research at Stellenbosch University
The Department of Journalism Chair, Prof Herman Wasserman, established himself among the leaders in his…
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.
