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Diasporas at war

This project explores how diasporas fight online and contribute to peace during armed conflict back in their homeland.

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Dr Emma Heywood attends a workshop at Studio Kalangou HQ in Niger

Femmepowerment Afrique

FemmepowermentAfrique encompasses a series of research projects, all based here in Sheffield. It analyses the impact of radio in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and the DRC and cover a range of themes particularly women’s empowerment and more recently Covid-19.

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The history of the British and Irish press, 1640 - 2017

A comprehensive history of over three centuries of the press across Britain and Ireland.

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Strategic use of humour in public diplomacy

An exploration of persuasive applications of humour in communicating foreign policy to the public.

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Menstruation and the media

This project examines the impact of the media and activism on young people’s awareness of, and attitudes towards, the health and social issues around menstruation.

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