Hello, I’m Shumaila Jaffery — a Storyteller, a Researcher and a Former Journalist
I am thrilled to join Decentered Media as part of my Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded PhD project. Over the coming months, I’ll […]
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Between Reflection and Renewal – Christmas and New Year Thoughts on Civic Media and the Year Ahead
As the year draws to a close, we want to offer our thanks to everyone who has read, listened, challenged, supported, or quietly reflected alongside […]
My Philosophical Belief – Sex, Gender Identity, and the Integrity of Open Inquiry
This statement sets out my personal philosophical belief as it relates to sex, gender identity, and associated ideological positions. I make this statement in the […]
One Swallow Does Not Make a Spring – Analysing the Christmas TV Ratings Bubble
The expression “one swallow does not make a summer” originates from Aesop’s fables and conveys the idea that a single positive event is not sufficient […]
Seasonal Reflections from Decentered Media: Wishing You a Happy Christmas and Winter Solstice
As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you—our supporters, readers, and contributors—for your engagement and encouragement throughout […]
Supporting Decentered Media
In an era marked by the rapid disruption and fragmentation of media systems due to emerging technologies, a values-led approach to media is increasingly vital. […]
Welcoming 2024: A New Chapter for Decentered Media
Dear Supporters and Friends of Decentered Media, As we usher in the new year of 2024, I extend my warmest greetings to all of you. […]
Learning to Live in a Post-Institutional and Decentralised Media World
The media landscape is changing rapidly. We are living in a post-institutional and decentralised media world, where traditional media outlets are no longer the only […]
Learning to Use AI Tools for Blogging
If you’re looking to take your blogging to the next level, then learning to use AI tools is the way to go! AI tools can […]
The Right to Privacy – A Perspective on the Phillip Schofield Saga
The recent media coverage surrounding Phillip Schofield, a prominent figure in British television, has prompted a necessary discourse on the fundamental human right to privacy. […]
Using AI to as a Task Assistant & Creative Tool
I’m always weary of the hype that surrounds the introduction of a new media technology. I wasn’t an early adopter of the Internet, nor was […]
Community Media Discussion – Equality and Parallel Lives
This week in our community media discussion, we are continuing our conversation about community cohesion, and the role that an intercultural model of community development […]
Co-Creation for News – Community Media Insights
“There is a critical difference between going through the empty ritual of participation and having the real power needed to affect the outcome of the […]
BBC Local Radio England – Complaint to Ofcom
I’ve made a complaint this morning to Ofcom regarding the way the BBC is handling public engagement for its proposed changes to local radio in […]
Failure to Engage – Why is the BBC Not Required to Consult?
When a community radio station wants to change its key commitments, Ofcom holds a consultation and invites comments from the public and other interested parties. […]