Ivor Gaber

Prof Ivor Gaber is a Professor of Political Journalism at the University of Sussex, School of Media, Arts and Humanities, and Emeritus Professor of Broadcast Journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London. He holds a BA in History and Politics from Warwick, an MA in Labour Studies from Sussex, and a PhD in Political Communications from City, University of London. His research focuses on political communication, media regulation, and media’s role in elections and policy-making, with emphasis on UK and sub-Saharan contexts. He has published extensively on media bias, election agenda-setting, and the impact of social media on political processes. His recent projects include analyzing the UN Plan of Action on journalist safety and the influence of media in Malawi, Uganda, and Nigeria.

Prof Gaber has advised the BBC Trust, ITV News, and UNESCO’s International Programme for Development of Communication. His awards include Fellowships from the Academy of Social Science, Higher Education Academy, and Royal Society of Arts. He leads a grant-funded project investigating social media’s impact on the 2015 Brighton election campaign and explores media dynamics in sub-Saharan electoral politics. His work bridges academic research with practical journalism, including producing Radio 4 documentaries and contributing to international media discourse on political issues.

Key research themes include: media’s role in UK and global politics, post-truth communication challenges, and media development in transitioning democracies. His publications span over 50 articles/chapters and four books, notably co-authoring Culture Wars: The Media and the British Left.