Giuliana Tiripelli

Giuliana Tiripelli is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Journalism and Media Discourse at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Media School within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. She is an active member of the Media Discourse Centre and contributes to interdisciplinary research on media, society, and social change.

Education:

• PhD in Media Studies (Sociology), School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow
• BA (Hons) in Political Sciences and International Studies, University of Florence

Giuliana's research focuses on the role of media in social transformation, particularly through peace journalism, digital discourse, and normative models of journalism. Her work examines how media shapes public understanding in contexts of conflict, health, and justice. She explores digital platforms like Twitter, media representations of food allergies, and the potential of journalism to support decolonization and constructive social narratives.

Her recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on conflict reporting, media reform, and constructive communication. Articles analyze peace discourse in the Israeli-Palestinian context, media training effects in peace journalism, and public perceptions of crime and punishment. The research spans journalism ethics, discourse analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration with psychology and biomedical sciences.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:
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Giuliana has advised and collaborated on multiple research projects, including commissioned work for the Council of Europe. She has led curriculum innovation through modules like Journalism for Change and organized knowledge transfer events on vaccination narratives. She has supervised student projects in constructive journalism and engaged in public outreach with media and biomedical students.

She is actively involved in the Media Discourse Centre at DMU, fostering interdisciplinary research on media narratives. Her projects often involve collaboration across departments and with external partners, such as the Zess company and The Guardian.