Yasemin İnceoğlu

Yasemin İnceoğlu is a Professor of Communication at the London School of Economics (LSE), Department of Media and Communications, with a distinguished academic career spanning over three decades. She previously held roles at Marmara University (1984-2004), Galatasaray University (2004-2016), and served as Dean at Galatasaray’s Faculty of Communication. Her research focuses on hate speech, media literacy, and media criticism, with notable contributions to understanding media representation of minorities, gender issues, and the ethical dimensions of journalism. She has authored over 15 books and numerous international publications. İnceoğlu is a member of UNESCO’s International Clearinghouse on Children and Violence on the Screen and the American Biography Institute. She has been a visiting scholar at institutions including Columbia University, Salzburg Seminar, and the European University Institute.

• Education: B.A. in English Language and Literature (Istanbul University, 1983), M.A. and Ph.D. in Journalism (Marmara University).
• Affiliations: Board member of the Umut Foundation, Journalism Development Association, and several civil society organizations.
• Grants/Projects: Conducted EU-funded projects on media literacy and participated in global initiatives like the Alliance of Civilizations and UNESCO conferences.

Her research emphasizes critical media analysis, particularly in contexts of conflict and authoritarianism. She advocates for media accountability and has pioneered media literacy education in Turkey’s curriculum. Her work on LGBTQ+ representation and pandemic-era journalism highlights her commitment to social justice and ethical communication.

Recent work explores intersections of populism, neoliberalism, and media, as seen in her books Pandemic Neoliberalism and Media (2021) and Journalism ‘a Peacekeeping Agent’ (2018). She frequently addresses global audiences on topics like hate speech regulation and media’s role in democratic societies.