Stephen Harrington

Stephen Harrington is a researcher at Queensland University of Technology, affiliated with the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice and the School of Communication. His work bridges media studies, journalism, political communication, and digital culture, focusing on how entertainment, satire, and social media shape public knowledge and information dissemination.

• Research Interests:
  • Media convergence and television in the digital age
  • Dynamics of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and political communication
  • Role of satire and unorthodox news forms in public engagement
• Notable Contributions:
  • Analyzed social media usage during the COVID-19 pandemic (2025)
  • Developed computational methods for studying problematic news-sharing on Facebook (2023)
  • Co-authored QUT DMRC submissions to Senate inquiries on digital misinformation (2024)

His recent 15 publications (2004–2025) span topics like media policy, platform accountability, and audience behavior across social media, TV news, and digital journalism. While specific scientific awards and students are not documented in the provided materials, his work consistently addresses the intersection of entertainment and information in contemporary media landscapes.