Research and innovation
Research Groups
Research in the School of Media and Communication is clustered around several research groups.
Digital Cultures
The Digital Cultures research group is interested in how digital media and technologies can act as disruptive - and potentially transformative - forces in society.
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Global Communication
The Global Communication research group is united by a critical focus on how communication processes instantiate power relations that cut across the local, regional and the transnational.
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Journalism
The Journalism research group brings together researchers with a broad interest in journalism. They are specialists in either journalism practice or research, although most have experience in both.
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Media Industries and Cultural Production
This research group brings together researchers with an interest in empirical and theoretical works that engage with research on media production, policy and regulation.
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Political Communication
The Political Communication research group provides a forum for researchers to discuss and investigate how power and political ideas are represented in a diversity of communication contexts.
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Visual Media and Communication
The Visual Media and Communication research group explores the dominant role of the visual in communication and media culture - raising questions about the role of the visual in everyday life.
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Gender and Media
The Gender and Media research group brings together colleagues and postgraduate researchers engaged in debates about how gender functions within and through media and communication.
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Impact and engagement
Our research has developed impact that supports a range of charitable, educational and cultural organisations and engages with important social and political themes. We have an ongoing commitment to promoting and applying research that has the potential to challenge inequalities and innovate changes in practice and policy across a broad range of communities and organisations. Our approach to social impact is one delivered through the ongoing development of external partnerships and listening to the needs and opinions of the people we work with.
Research projects
Our research projects explore the past, present and future of media and communication using archives, new technologies and global partnerships.
News and events
Leeds filmmaker celebrates success at awards
A passionate filmmaker and Leeds graduate is celebrating after her film…
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Times Higher Education ranks University of Leeds in global top 100 institutions for arts and humanities in 2025
THE evaluated 750 universities from 72 countries and territories according to…
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Language@ Leeds to host public research showcase
The free showcase, titled ‘Language Research to Address Regional and Global…
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Inclusive film project 'Supporting Shorts' launches with the University of Leeds
The project, Supporting Shorts, launched with a showcase of two short films…
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Research Seminar: ‘Influence, implement and protect: broadcasters and policies for care in unscripted television’
This event is part of the School of Media and Communication research seminar series.
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Language Research to Address Regional and Global Challenges
The showcase will offer insights into cutting-edge research from academics across disciplines, addressing critical issues such as inclusivity, accessibility, and reducing inequities through education
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2025 Jay Blumler Lecture with Guest Speaker Professor Shani Orgad
In search for ambivalence in contemporary media culture
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Research Seminar: ‘Spatial Transmedia, Fan Play and Politics in The Contemporary Theme Park’
This paper examines theme park fandom, demonstrating how relationships between fandoms and media companies offer opportunities for play and engagement, as well as criticism and political expression
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