We are pleased to announce that the Media and Journalism Research Center has joined as a media partner the 2024 IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival. This year’s event will focus on the challenges confronting journalism amidst various crises as climate change, economic disparities, geopolitical tensions, humanitarian emergencies, misinformation, and polarization pose significant threats to global…
MJRC releases a new study that maps the latest developments related to the protection of journalists and journalistic sources in Europe. The number of alerts on attacks on journalists’ safety increased in the European Union from 2019 until 2021 in all categories and has stagnated on a high level after the end of COVID-19 pandemic…
Journalists’ associations are instrumental in protecting press freedom, however they are faced with declining membership and financial constraints, a new study shows. A study covering the complexities surrounding journalists’ associations in Europe, with a focus on discussing the criteria for identifying a journalist and examining the delicate balance between press freedom and governmental interference, has…
Criminal defamation legislation, rooted in authoritarianism and autocracy, intolerance of dissenting views and opinions, and distrust of public opinion, is no longer appropriate for maintaining public order or protecting other public interests, according to a new report published today by the Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) and the Maharat Foundation. There is mounting evidence…
A fresh wave of innovative media startups is emerging across Europe, most of which are small outlets operating under some form of non-profit format. They are experimenting with new journalism formats, revenue streams, and business models. However, according to a new study released today by the Media and Journalism Research Center and Maharat Foundation, these…
The issue of media ownership in Europe has been a heated topic of discussion since the 1990s, characterized by controversial elements such as corporate takeovers, government interference in coverage, inadequate funding, and attacks on journalists—each posing challenges to media independence and freedom. Despite some efforts by the European Union to address this issue, the results…
An in-depth analysis of the key shifts in Argentina’s journalism was released today by MJRC. The Media and Journalism Research Center is launching today “Media and Journalism in Argentina: Politics, Money and Technology,” an in-depth study that analyzes the key shifts that Argentina’s media sector has faced in recent years. Based on research carried out…
Eva Vajda, a former award-winning investigative reporter in Hungary, has joined Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) to conduct research as part of the center’s Media Funding Program, aimed at supporting independent media vulnerable to capture. At MJRC, Eva is conducting a research project aimed at mapping the needs and operations of local media outlets…
As part of its strategy of building research and academic partnerships, the Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) concluded a cooperation agreement in September 2023 with the Research Group “Political Communication and Citizenship in the Democratic Transition” at the Autonomous University of Puebla in Mexico, considered one of the top groups in the field in Mexico. The agreement followed a…
In June 2023, the International Federation of Periodical Publishers (FIPP) organized its 45th World Media Congress, aiming at dissecting the future of publishing alongside executives, academics, innovators, and consultants. As part of the proceedings, FIPP issued a report highlighting the Congress’ presentations. Damian Radcliffe was among the presenters and discussed the importance of niche communities,…