Doug Specht, in his role as columnist for Geographical magazine, spent the summer offering insightful analysis on contemporary issues spanning symbolism, media, technology, humanitarian law, and geopolitics. Among […]
Earlier this month, the International Development Committee released a new report, “Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding international humanitarian law and supporting the safe delivery of […]
On 31 May, the University of Westminster played host to the 2025 Media Democracy Festival, the annual gathering of activists, independent media organisations, researchers and policymakers organised by […]
“Can fact-checkers accurately forecast false claims that may cause harm, and defend wider freedom of speech?” This was the central question and title of the event, moderated by […]
In February, research by Doug Specht was used by the International Development Committee to inform the U.K.’s humanitarian access and adherence to international humanitarian law. The evidence pack […]
In January, research by Doug Specht was used by the Public Accounts Committee to inform strategy for AI adoption in the public sector. The evidence pack examined […]
In January 2025, Prof. Maria Michalis visited the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Invited by Professor Marko Milosavljević, Head of the Department of […]
Prof. Steven Barnett has been quoted in a Washington Post background piece for the trial of Prince Harry against The Sun newspaper. Barnett, who attended the now settled […]
The UK government has unveiled a new initiative to shape the future of British television and Prof. Steven Barnett has been appointed as part of the advisory team. […]
On Wednesday 09 October, Dr. Ed Bracho-Polanco participated as a guest speaker in the online debate, Better to offend a few than to censor many? Freedom of expression, […]