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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎉 We’re delighted to share that JMC at the University of Strathclyde has topped the UK table for Communication and Media Studies in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. This recognition reflects the excellence, dedication and hard work of our staff and students.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

From presenting to camera and engaging with supporters to hosting activities throughout the event, Natalie described the experience as a career highlight and a dream role. We're proud to see our graduates making their mark in sports events. Well done, Natalie! 👏

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to JMC alumna Natalie Smith on an incredible achievement! Natalie recently presented the netball competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the sport attracted the largest crowds of the Games, with more than 9,000 fans at many matches.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Our colleagues in Gender Studies together with Pass the Mic Scotland have just released their election analysis looking at the representation of women of colour in Scottish news media in the run up to the latest parliamentary elections. Check them out here: passthemicscotland.org/media-monito...

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Media Monitoring

Part of the Pass the Mic funded project Pass the mic: Researching women of colour in Scottish news As part of our work to amplify the expertise of women of colour in Scotland, we work with academic…

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Julia Braun Raven @juliabraunraven.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Thank you so much! And a huge thank you to everyone in the JMC department for all the support, encouragement, and guidance. I wouldn’t have grown as much as a writer without this course and the amazing lecturers behind it. Feeling very lucky to be part of such a lovely and supportive department ❤️

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Our JMC colleagues contributed with several chapters to the first ever Scottish Election Analysis Report. It captures the immediate thoughts, reflections and early research insights on the 2026 Scottish Parliament election from leading scholars in Scottish politics, elections, media and policy.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The award also includes a six-month freelance contract, mentorship with Brian Ferguson, and a place on The Herald’s Fringe festival team this year.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to our JMC student @juliabraunraven.bsky.social on winning Arts Writer of the Year at the Herald Student Press Awards 2026! An incredible achievement that recognises Julia’s talent, passion for arts journalism, and dedication to storytelling ✨

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🎉Our lecturer @camilambpp.bsky.social co-authored the article "Ritual Reinforcement: Habit, Emotion, and Identity as Attributes of Trust in News", that received the 2025 Bob Franklin Journal Article Award. Congratulations to Camila and the team! More details in her thread:

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Congratulations to Jason Fong, photographer for The Strathclyde Telegraph, on winning Best Student Photographer at the Student Publication Association awards 🎉 His work was praised for bringing viewers inside the story, and for being exactly what picture editors look for in a newsroom.

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Julia Braun Raven @juliabraunraven.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

I could not be more thrilled and grateful for the nomination. Very excited for the @heraldscotland.bsky.social Student Press Awards ceremony in May.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

This year’s winners will be announced at a ceremony at The Herald offices in Glasgow on 14 May. Good luck, Julia, and very well done!

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

This new category offers an exciting opportunity for the winner, including a six-month freelance contract, mentorship from Arts Correspondent Brian Ferguson, and a place on The Herald’s Edinburgh festivals team.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Congratulations to our JMC student Julia Braun Raven, who has been shortlisted for Arts Writer of the Year at the Herald Student Press Awards 🎉 More details here: heraldscotland.com/news/2604769...

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The Herald Student Press Awards 2026 shortlist revealed with key dates and details

The shortlist has been announced for The Herald's Student Press Awards 2026, in association with Weber Shandwick

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Many thanks to our lecturer Andrew Harrow for organising, and to Sally Campbell for such a warm welcome.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Last Monday, our fourth-year and postgraduate JMC students headed to the BBC Scotland HQ in Glasgow 🎥 They met the Digital News and Social Media teams, got a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day life of BBC journalists, and even stepped inside the TV studio!

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🧠 Last Thursday, we teamed up again with The Strathclyde Telegraph for a lively quiz at the Strath Union! Students and lecturers put their knowledge to the test across music, news, sport & politics — a great way to bring the JMC community together.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🍕 On 12 March, we partnered with The Strathclyde Telegraph and the National Union of Journalists to host a pizza-fuelled talk with Catherine Deveney. She shared insights from her career, from interviewing celebrities to crafting great questions.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🎉 JMC has been buzzing with events over the last few weeks at Strathclyde! From guest speakers to social events, it’s been great to see students engaging with journalism both inside and outside the classroom.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

This is what JMC at Strathclyde is all about: 🔗 Industry partnerships 📰 Real-world experience 🚀 Preparing students for careers in media

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

💬"I was given the platform to let my creativity flourish in promoting the event, as well as discussing ideas as a team with industry professionals. This has already had a very positive impact on my confidence and ability to put forward effective content", said Mannix Elliot.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Student feedback has been fantastic: 💬 “It was an absolute joy to work with the BBC on their ‘BBC Verify on Tour’ event and to be part of the battle against misinformation and deepfakes in the media”, said Santiago Parra-Whitehead.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

4th-year students worked alongside industry professionals and interviewed alumni, exploring career paths, newsroom realities, and essential skills. The experience helped them develop key skills in interviewing, and content creation, while gaining insight into the challenges facing journalism today.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🎓 JMC students gained hands-on experience when BBC Academy brought BBC Verify on Tour to Strathclyde. The event tackled misinformation, verification, and the rise of deepfakes — key challenges for journalism today. www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/f...

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Lesley Henderson @lesleyhenders.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Lovely #Glasgow evening for our #Journalism #media #Communication Pub quiz Social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social student union organised with the student newspaper #telegraph @strathhumanities.bsky.social @strathjmc.bsky.social

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Thanks to BBC Academy Live for bringing the event to Strathclyde and to all pupils and JMC students involved. A shout-out to Dr Petya Eckler for coordinating the event in JMC and our lecturers Andy Harrow, Ashlie Dunn, and Jane Barrie for offering brilliant exclusive workshops for our participants!

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We're finishing the day in style with a Production Q&A with Cheryl Richardson (The Great British Sewing Bee) and Rebecca Morris (The Traitors)! Participants can ask the panelists about how production of TV realities work, production routines, and much more

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We’re especially proud that Declan, Daniella and Jennifer are JMC Strathclyde alumni 🎓 It’s an honour to host such an incredible panel, and very special to see how far our graduates go. ✨

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

As part of the event, we're having a great panel about media careers with Dan Hopps (BBC), Declan McConville (Glasgow World), Daniella Theis (DC Thomson), Jennifer Wilson (BBC News Scotland), and Alison Goring (NFTS Scotland).

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We're starting the day with a masterclass by Paul Brown, from BBC Verify, called "Filter the Fakes". The class is designed to help young people build their news literacy and strengthen their critical thinking skills.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Starting now! BBC Academy brought BBC Verify on tour to Strayhclyde in a partnership with JMC. We’re kicking off a series of events and workshops with 200+ high school pupils and Strath students. Strath is the only uni in Scotland hosting this event.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

As a warm-up for the event, check the video produced by our student Santiago Parra-Whitehead breaking down everything you need to know about Misinformation in the contemporary environment, and what Strathclyde and the BBC are doing to combat it. www.youtube.com/shorts/5bMQB...

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BBC Verify @ Strath 2026: What is Misinformation?: A bitesize guide. #bbc #strathclyde #bbcverify

YouTube video by Mannix&SantiStrath

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Can’t attend in person? The BBC Academy will livestream the full event online (registration required), making it accessible across the UK. Register for the livestream here: www.bbc.co.uk/academy/live...

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BBC Academy Live presents BBC Verify on Tour

Bringing media literacy to life for young people through workshops, expert insights and inspiring career conversations both in-person and online!

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Strathclyde students & staff are invited to attend the main talks and the workshop: 🎥 Filter the Fakes Masterclass 🗞️ Telling Untold Stories Workshop (livestreamed with live audience) 💼 Industry Panel: Careers in News & Media 🎬 Production Q&A with NFTS Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bbc-verify...

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BBC Verify on Tour - Masterclass: Filter the Fakes

Join BBC Verify on Tour at Strathclyde for live fact-checking fun and media know-how sessions!

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We’re proud to be the only university in Scotland hosting a stop on this UK-wide tour by BBC Verify. 📍 200+ pupils 🏫 11 schools from Glasgow & the surrounding region 🎓 An inside look at university life — and what JMC has to offer.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

📣 On 25 Feb, we’re excited to welcome BBC Verify to Strathclyde for a full-day educational event on campus. High-school pupils will join us for masterclasses, workshops & panels on misinformation, data journalism, TV production, careers advice & more — with contributions from our JMC colleagues.

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Camila Mont'Alverne @camilambpp.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🚨New publication alert! @antoniskalog.bsky.social, @patyrossini.bsky.social, @lamprinirori.bsky.social and I investigated the implications of news avoidance in Greece and Brazil. We looked at how different patterns of news avoidance relate to misinformation, trust, and electoral participation

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We’re delighted to share a standout piece by first-year JMC student Emily Henderson. Emily wrote a sharp, timely review - so good it was published in the Rutherglen Reformer and on the website. Well done, Emily, here’s to many more bylines to come! www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area...

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Snow White and the Several Dafties was 'hilarious' at Cambuslang Parish Church

Theatre South Productions took to the stage and captivated the room.

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

📢 Article Alert! "To warn or not to warn? Trigger warnings in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences in UK HE", by JMC researchers @profkarenboyle.bsky.social, Melanie McCarry & Melody House, has been selected for the Journal of Gender-Based Violence Editors’ Collection Choice! 👏 🆓 Free access here:

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Michael Higgins @michaelhiggins.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Welcome to Professor Angela Smith @alengasmith.bsky.social who starts as Visiting Reader at @strathjmc.bsky.social from today!

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Journalism, Media & Communication - Strathclyde @strathjmc.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

📢 Come work with us! We're hiring a Teaching Associate in Journalism, Media & Communication at the University of Strathclyde! 🎓📰 Apply by May 25. More details here: strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/...

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Teaching Associate (702958)

Teaching Associate (702958), We seek to appoint a Teaching Associate to join our JMC subject team, on a 0.5 FTE fixed term maternity cover contract, with relevant practitioner and teaching experience,...

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Camila Mont'Alverne @camilambpp.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Thanks to @markcoddington.bsky.social and @sethclewis.bsky.social for commenting on our study about who wants impartial news across 40 countries in their RQ1 newsletter. Read their summary of our article (and much more) and subscribe here: rq1.substack.com/p/why-some-p...

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Why some people don't actually want impartial news

Plus: Insight on retaining news subscribers, how audiences think journalists are influenced, and political journalism changes for the better

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