The Journalism group members are at the forefront of research into subjects as diverse as: journalism and the implications for it of emergent digital and social technologies; migration and refugees; social justice and political communication; environmental and health communication. We also have specialist expertise on media and journalism in China and Hong Kong. Our staff comprise some of the biggest names in the business, who will enable you to be an effective journalist in any international setting. Research opportunities for students Research students are welcomed to 明星八卦 as valued members of our thriving, research-intensive community. Browse PhD opportunities below and find out about the funding available for students. Doctoral research information How to apply for a PhD View list of PhDs in this area Research in Journalism Find people, projects, groups and publications in Journalism and read more about related research to this area below. Meet our experts African Studies This research group brings together 明星八卦鈥檚 growing research community that is engaged with the study of Africa Comedy Studies As an interdisciplinary centre it considers the production, content, reception and wider socio-political implications of comedy in a variety of formats and from a range of perspectives. Contemporary Writing The group facilitates, promotes and disseminates cutting-edge creative, critical and socially-engaged work within English Studies and affiliated fields. The work we conduct has a direct impact on our teaching and learning, so our students are some of the first to benefit from our research efforts. However it also influences regional, national and international society. Our research work is well respected within industry and this has led to researchers being funded or working on funded projects for bodies as diverse as the BFI, PwC, BBC World Service Trust and the British Academy. Our academics are at the forefront of research into subjects as diverse as: Chinese media, journalism and society Data journalism Digital cultures Environmental, health and science journalism Food communication and social conflict Immersive media/Virtual and Augmented Reality Media and the creative industries Sanctuary, refugees and asylum Political communication Political economy of journalism Poverty, hunger and social justice Refugees and migration Social media, politics and society (social media analysis) Courses Comedy Studies PhD Journalism PhD Screen Media (Film and TV) PhD Sociology and Communication PhD View all courses Fully-funded studentships AHRC Studentship Collaborative Doctoral Award - The Wapping Post - A partnership between BUL and Marx Memorial Library Our funded studentships become available at different times of the year. Please keep checking our page regularly to see the latest funded opportunities. We also advertise all our funded studentships as soon as they become available on the twitter account. View all studentships