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Professor Mel Bunce is a prominent academic and researcher in journalism and media studies, currently serving as Deputy Dean of the School of Communication & Creativity at City, University of London. She previously led the renowned Department of Journalism, achieving top UK rankings. Her research focuses on journalism's role in democracy, media freedom, and international journalism, with notable publications like Capturing News, Capturing Democracy (2024) and Africa's Media Image in the 21st Century (2016).
Education: DPhil in Politics (University of Oxford, 2013), MPhil in Development Studies (Oxford, 2013), BA (Hons) in Political Science & English (University of Otago, 2000). She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Research Interests: Her work examines media freedom campaigns, humanitarian journalism, and the evolving global media landscape. She collaborates with UNESCO, UNOCHA, and NGOs to enhance journalism's societal impact. Key grants include AHRC funding for media freedom projects (2020) and research on humanitarian news (2016).
Awards: Wolfgang Donsbach Outstanding Article Award (2020), Best Research Impact Award (2019), and multiple fellowships. Her research is frequently featured in BBC, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian.
Teaching & Leadership: Directed the BA Journalism program, taught at Birkbeck and University of Otago, and expanded City's journalism program to become internationally diverse. Secured funding for scholarships and interdisciplinary programs.
Labs/Teams: Leads projects like the AHRC-funded 'Promoting Media Freedom in a Time of Crisis' initiative, emphasizing collaborative research with global stakeholders.
