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Dr. Maja Simunjak serves as an Associate Professor in Journalism at Middlesex University London's School of Arts within the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Political Communication from the University of East Anglia and MA/BA degrees in Journalism from the University of Zagreb.
Her research explores:
- Digital journalism practices and social media impact
- Political communication strategies and election campaigning
- Emotional labor and resilience in media professions
- Cross-national comparative studies of media systems
Recent publications focus on emotional regulation in journalism, digital disconnection strategies, and political personalization through social media. Her work demonstrates consistent examination of journalistic practices within evolving digital landscapes.
Awards include research funding from:
- European Commission
- Arts and Humanities Research Council
- Open Society Foundation
She currently supervises PhD candidates investigating academics' social media use and crisis literacy during COVID-19 in Pakistan. Previously led undergraduate programs including BA Creative Writing & Journalism.
