William Burton

William Burton is a Lecturer in Journalism at Ulster University, affiliated with the School of Communication and Media and the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. He is associated with the Centre for Media Research and contributes to academic discourse in journalism and media studies.

Research Interests

William's research explores

• Broadcast journalism
• Media ethics
• Political communication
• Public service broadcasting
• Digital media
• Radio media in Northern Ireland

. His recent work focuses on the intersection of media coverage, historical events (e.g., Queen Elizabeth’s passing), and the evolving role of radio in public discourse.

Research Output & Affiliation

In 2025, he published a chapter in Routledge analyzing balance and bias in broadcast journalism during significant national events. He is based at the Coleraine campus and can be contacted at w.burton@ulster.ac.uk.

Research Group

William is actively involved with the Centre for Media Research, contributing to interdisciplinary studies in media and communication.