A global research hub for media, journalism and power

We investigate media systems, track ownership and influence, and promote accountability. From AI and disinformation to ownership and governance, our mission is to turn evidence into action for media reform.






New Study: How Social Media Is Redefining News and Public Trust in Eastern Europe

How Soldiers in the Ukraine Conflict Stay in the Know



Media and Journalism Research: Strategy and Impact

Who uses MJRC studies

Media and Journalism Research Center has made significant appearances across various media platforms, shedding light on the state of media independence and the challenges facing journalism globally. The research produced at the center has been cited by major publications over the years, featuring analysis on topics ranging from the need for robust media freedom laws in the European Union to the dangers posed by state media and political control.
Furthermore, the center’s flagship projects (State Media Monitor, Media Influence Matrix and more recently Global Media Finances Map) have been cited in several publications and studies across platforms and regions that contribute to debates on media integrity, state media, and the role of journalism in preserving democratic principles.

See more in our Citation Station.




Media in Fragile States

Research from countries where journalism is an extremely tough job

New Report Released: Funding Media in War-Torn Yemen

The war has negatively affected media ownership, independence, funding, and journalists’ rights in Yemen, according to a new report mapping trends in media ownership and finances in Yemen issued today…