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Professor Thomas Tufte is an internationally renowned scholar in communication for social change, holding dual roles as Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and Professor in the Institute for Creative Futures. His academic journey includes positions at the University of Copenhagen (1992-2003), Roskilde University (2004-2016), University of Leicester (2016-2018), and Loughborough University London (2018-2024). He also serves as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg and has held visiting roles at institutions globally.
Research & Education Background: Tufte’s PhD (1995) focused on media ethnography of Brazilian telenovelas, blending cultural sociology with communication studies. His work spans over 30 countries, emphasizing Global South contexts, and he fluently operates in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Italian, and Greek.
Research Focus: Specializes in decolonial communication theory, participatory methodologies, and the intersection of media practices with citizen engagement. Key themes include Paulo Freire’s legacy, activist citizenship, and the role of storytelling in social movements. Recent work critiques epistemic injustices in digital knowledge production and explores post-pandemic communication paradigms.
Impact & Leadership: Secured over £2m in EU and international grants, leading seven major research projects (e.g., Media, Empowerment and Democracy in East Africa). Founded/co-led research networks across Africa, Latin America, and Scandinavia. Authored 20 books and 100+ peer-reviewed articles, with co-edited journal special issues in Journal of Communication, International Communication Gazette, and others.
Awards & Recognition: Member of Academia Europea, UNESCO Chair at University of Barcelona (2003), and frequent collaborator with global institutions like UNDP, World Bank, and International Media Support.
Future Directions: Prioritizes bridging academic-practitioner knowledge gaps through collaborative research labs, including the Institute for Creative Futures, which explores innovative pedagogies and social change frameworks.
