Jane Suiter

Prof. Jane Suiter is a Professor in the School of Communications at Dublin City University (DCU) and Director of the Institute for Future Media and Democracy. Her research focuses on deliberative democracy, disinformation, and the impact of digital media on public discourse. She leads major projects like COMDEL (examining climate action through deliberation) and has advised international bodies like the OECD and the UN. A former journalist, she has authored influential books such as *Reimagining Democracy* and *Disinformation and Manipulation in Digital Media*. Key roles include Visiting Fellowships at Stanford and Oxford Universities.

Research & Projects:

• PI on H2020 projects (Provenance, JOLT) combating disinformation.
• Co-led Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly and We the Citizens initiative.
• Active in EU-funded initiatives like HE_SCALEDEM and EUComMeet.

Awards:

• 2019 Brown Democracy Medal, 2020 Irish Research Council Researcher of the Year.
• President’s Award for Research, multiple grants (ERC, IRC Laureate).

Teaching & Outreach:

Coordinates modules on Political Communication, Social Media & Democracy. Regular media contributor to BBC, RTE, and international outlets.