Regaining Control Citizens who follow politicians on social media and their perceptions of journalism

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DCU Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo) is a research centre focused on the intersection of media, democracy, and society. We conduct research on disinformation, media literacy, digital journalism, and the impact of technology on democratic processes.

About the role

The Institute is involved in numerous national and international research projects, including collaborations with the European Union, Reuters Institute, and other academic and industry partners. Our work spans media pluralism, digital news, political communication, and the role of technology in shaping public discourse.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research on disinformation, media literacy, and digital journalism.
• Analyzing the impact of technology on democratic processes and public discourse.
• Collaborating on national and international research projects (e.g., EDMO Ireland, EUComMeet, ReMED).
• Publishing findings in academic journals, reports, and public-facing outputs.
• Engaging with policymakers, media organizations, and civil society on issues related to media, democracy, and digital society.
• Contributing to public debates on topics such as misinformation, political polarization, and media pluralism.
• Developing tools and frameworks for assessing media ownership, trust in news, and the role of algorithms in shaping information ecosystems.

Projects

• EDMO Ireland: Part of the European Digital Media Observatory, focusing on countering disinformation.
• EUComMeet: Exploring deliberative spaces for democracy in the digital age.
• ReMED: Resilient Media for Democracy in the Digital Age.
• Media Ownership Monitor: Tracking media pluralism and ownership in Ireland and Europe.
• COMDEL: Deliberation for Climate Action.
• Reuters Institute Digital News Report: Annual analysis of digital news consumption trends in Ireland and globally.
• Provenance: Providing verification assistance for new content.
• Jolt: Harnessing digital and data technologies for journalism.
• Media Pluralism Monitor: Assessing risks to media pluralism in Europe.
• SCALEDEM: Scaling up deliberative democracy initiatives.
• TAMeLi: Teacher Academy for Media Literacy.
• Media and Information Literacy Community Connections (MIL CC): Promoting media literacy in communities.

Publications

The Institute has produced extensive research on topics including:

• Disinformation and misinformation (e.g., COVID-19, migration, political campaigns).
• Media pluralism and ownership in Ireland and Europe.
• Digital journalism and the role of algorithms in news distribution.
• Deliberative democracy and public participation in policymaking.
• Populism, polarization, and political communication.
• Media literacy and the challenges of digital citizenship.
• Gender, media, and online hostility.
• Climate change communication and public engagement.
• Terrorism, extremism, and the role of digital platforms in radicalization.