Daniel Jackson

Daniel Jackson is Professor of Media and Communication at Bournemouth University’s Faculty of Media and Communication, where he has been employed since September 2021. His research spans journalism, political communication, digital media, and social change, with a strong emphasis on public health crises, solutions journalism, and disability representation.

His research interests include:

• Journalistic role performance during public health emergencies
• Solutions and constructive journalism
• Algorithmic gatekeeping and news personalization
• Political campaigning on social media
• Media representation of disability, especially in the Paralympics
• Civic engagement and citizen journalism

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of digital platforms, public discourse, and media ethics. He frequently employs cross-national and computational methods to analyze news content across platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. His work often explores how metrics, algorithms, and emotional responses shape news production and consumption, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Daniel Jackson has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.

He has served as a peer reviewer for UK Research and Innovation, indicating involvement in academic grant evaluation. While no formal students are listed, his frequent collaborations with scholars such as Xin Zhao, An Nguyen, Einar Thorsen, and Emma Pullen suggest mentorship and team-based research activities. His work is often interdisciplinary, bridging media studies, political science, and public health.

He is involved in research on Paralympic broadcasting and social change, and has contributed to understanding how media can foster inclusion and challenge societal norms around disability. His projects often adopt mixed-method approaches, combining computational analysis with qualitative insights.