Jason Baguia

Jason Baguia is a researcher at the Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC) within the Faculty of Human Sciences at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. His work intersects journalism, media studies, cultural memory, and existentialist/phenomenological philosophy, with recent focus on topics like healthy masculinity, religious discourse during geopolitical crises, and the role of media in addressing social problems.

Education:

• Master's in Communication Sciences from Aarhus University (2017)
• Master's in Communication and Culture from University of Hamburg (2017)
• PhD in Communication from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2024, ongoing)

His research employs qualitative methods such as ethnovideography and critical discourse analysis. Recent publications address toxic masculinity in media, religious narratives during the Ukraine invasion, and the intersection of journalism with cultural memory and international law.

Baguia contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in education and gender equality. He has supervised PhD research and organized academic events like the 2025 Reimagining Journalism symposium.