Maria Michalis

Maria Michalis is Professor of Communication Policy and Deputy Director of the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) at the University of Westminster's School of Media and Communication. She serves as Course Leader for Masters programmes in Communication, Communication Policy and Global Media, while leading specialized modules including 'Technology & Communications Policy' and 'Policies for Digital Convergence'.

Her research expertise spans communication policy and regulation, with particular focus on how technological, market, social, political and ideological changes impact policy frameworks, primarily within the European Union context. Her current research interests include public service media regulation, internet governance, and the interplay between technological convergence of television and telecommunications/internet with policy and business models.

Michalis has recently collaborated with the Council of Europe (CoE) on a project to identify and address systemic threats to public service media across Europe, resulting in the publication of alerts concerning independence, governance and funding of public service media in several European countries. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on European communications policy evolution, digital convergence challenges, and the sustainability of public service media in the digital age.

• General Secretary of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (2012-present)
• Member of editorial boards for Journal of Information Policy, International Journal of Digital Television, and Comunicação e Sociedade
• Author of 'Governing European Communications' (2007) and numerous peer-reviewed articles
• Represented Voice of the Listeners and Viewers on European Alliance of Listeners' and Viewers' Associations

Michalis actively supervises doctoral research on new forms of regulation in communications, digital television, mobile telecommunications, and internet regulation. Her work with the Council of Europe directly contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, reflecting her commitment to strengthening democratic media institutions.