This post examines why journalism must clearly explain the influences shaping the trans-identity debate, including contested terms, advocacy networks and policy processes. It argues that […]
Given the chance, could community media help shape the future of media literacy in the UK? Why the House of Lords Media Literacy Report call […]
The recent findings from the Ipsos UK survey for the Commission for Countering Extremism offer a timely and sobering insight into how people across England […]
Recently, Decentered Media raised a series of concerns about Ofcom’s report Experiences of Engaging with the Manosphere. We questioned its independence, its methodological rigour, and […]
The Office for Students (OfS) has recently issued Freedom of Speech guidance (2025) that takes a “very strong” approach to permitting lawful speech on campus. […]
In a week dominated by debate over Ofcom’s recent Experiences of Engaging with the Manosphere report, it is worth pausing to ask: are we seeing […]
Ofcom’s latest report, “Co-creating Ways to Navigate and Mitigate Against Mis and Disinformation”, offers a timely and insightful contribution to the ongoing debate about how […]
The rise of decentralised media platforms has transformed the landscape of journalism, not in a slow, evolutionary sense, but in a way that breaks fundamentally […]
The Lords Select Committee for Communications and Digital has launched a vital inquiry into the state of media literacy in the UK, with a call […]
Across policy discussions and education programmes, media literacy is often framed as a necessary response to the complexities and challenges of contemporary public life. Whether […]
The term “audience” is central to discussions about media policy, regulation, and industry strategy, yet it is rarely interrogated beyond its functional use. It serves […]
The News for All report makes a significant contribution to discussions about journalism’s relationship with communities, particularly those who feel underserved or misrepresented by mainstream media. […]
Public authorities and civic services face an enduring challenge: how to connect meaningfully with the communities they serve. Traditional methods of engagement, such as surveys, […]
In an age where local news is rapidly disappearing, and media ownership is increasingly centralised, communities across the UK face a critical challenge: access to […]
Ofcom’s recent report on media literacy evaluations offers important insights into the growing need for effective media literacy programmes. While the report provides valuable data, […]
