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Dr Cairistiona Russell serves as a Tutor in Sociology within the Department of Sociological & Cultural Studies at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on media representation of conflict, particularly regarding Palestine-Israel dynamics, BBC's role in public trust, and sociological filmmaking. She has contributed to documentaries like Freedom to Run, exploring movement restrictions under occupation, and engages in interdisciplinary workshops on conflict memory and media ethics. Russell’s work critiques media bias, investigates audience perceptions, and advocates for ethnographic film as a tool for social understanding.
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Key research interests include media bias analysis, documentary ethnography, and the intersection of conflict, movement, and identity. Her 2024 BBC-focused studies highlight public distrust among British-Muslim audiences, while her film projects emphasize Palestinian narratives. Russell has presented at events like the MeCCSA conference and the Undisciplining II symposium, showcasing her commitment to bridging academic research with creative mediums. She collaborates with institutions like GRAMNET (Glasgow Refugee Asylum and Migration Network) and has conducted data collection on audience negotiations of media coverage in conflict zones.
Her articles and presentations consistently address themes of power, representation, and resistance, leveraging both traditional sociology and cinematic methods. Russell’s blog posts and podcasts further disseminate her findings to broader audiences, emphasizing the societal impact of media narratives.
