Petros Iosifidis

Professor Petros Iosifidis is a leading academic in Media and Communication Policy at the Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, City St George's, University of London. He holds a PhD from the University of Westminster and has a distinguished career in research, teaching, and academic leadership. His work focuses on critical issues in digital media governance, public service broadcasting, and media pluralism.

Education:

• PhD in Media Policy, University of Westminster
• MA in Communication Policy Studies, City, University of London
• First degree in Sociology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences of Athens

Research Interests: Professor Iosifidis is a leading expert in media policy, broadcasting regulation, digital convergence, public service broadcasting in the digital era, media concentration and pluralism, social media governance, and the political economy of sports and television. His research critically examines the impact of digital platforms on news media, democracy, and public interest journalism, positioning him at the forefront of contemporary media studies.

Publications Trend: His recent scholarly output (2019–2025) reveals a significant focus on the regulatory challenges posed by digital platforms (like Google and Facebook) to news publishers. He investigates issues of market power imbalance, the sustainability of public interest journalism, and the effectiveness of national regulatory responses (e.g., in Australia and Canada). A recurring theme is the fight against disinformation and the evolving role of public service media in a converged, platform-dominated landscape.

Scientific Awards:

• Award of £2,200 from the Political Studies Association (PSA) (2018) for organizing the international conference 'Trump, Brexit and Corbyn: Social Media, Authenticity and Post-Truth Politics'.

Advising and Grants: He has a strong record of PhD supervision, with former and current students researching topics like public service broadcasting and social media in various national contexts. He has secured external funding from the PSA and has served on the ESRC Peer Review College. His role as a special advisor to the Greek government and contributor to EU and Open Society Foundation projects highlights his impact beyond academia, demonstrating significant grant and consultancy activity in policy development.

Labs and Teams: Professor Iosifidis is a key member of the Centre for Law, Justice & Journalism at City. He previously directed the J. Tunstall Global Media Centre, the department's largest research centre (2010–2017), and remains a central figure in the department's research steering and management teams, leading its REF2021 submission.