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This cluster brings together research in the field of media and democracy. It seeks to connect researchers concerned with the following areas:

  • media, culture and the state
  • media and cultural institutions, their organisation and professional practices, and their relation to political processes.
  • media representation and power
  • media literacy and citizenship

The cluster encompasses research across a range of media forms and cultural practices including; news and journalism, film and television drama, documentary, popular culture and entertainment, media education

The impact of such research might be felt by non-governmental agencies, the community sector, professional associations and trade unions, educators, as well as politicians, parties and policy makers.