Research Excellence
<p><strong>Facilities</strong><br />
At the Department of Media Studies, research is where ideas are put to the test. We equip our scholars to look beyond the obvious, uncover patterns, challenge assumptions, and make sense of an increasingly complex media landscape. With specialised analytical tools and immersive research environments, they can explore everything from new media technologies to media narratives to human decision-making and society. These facilities bridge the gap between asking meaningful questions and discovering evidence-based answers, enabling research that is rigorous, exploratory, and relevant to the world beyond the university.</p>
<p><strong>Research Tools and Facilities</strong><br />
● Meltwater<br />
● NVivo<br />
● ATLAS.ti<br />
● SPSS<br />
● Jamovi<br />
● Delve<br />
● Experiential Media Lab<br />
● Virtual Reality Lab<br />
● Bloomberg Lab</p>
<p><strong>International Conference Facilitation</strong><br />
The Department of Media Studies facilitates access to international academic conferences, creating opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and faculty members to engage with the global research community. These platforms enable participants to present their work, exchange perspectives with scholars from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, discover emerging research directions, and build meaningful professional networks. By connecting departmental research with wider academic conversations, conference participation encourages intellectual growth, strengthens research communication, and opens pathways for future collaborations and publications.</p>
<p><strong>IAMCR – International Association for Media and Communication Research</strong><br />
IAMCR connects media and communication researchers across the world, providing an international forum for critical dialogue, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Its annual conference brings together scholars, educators, practitioners, and emerging researchers to present their work and engage with diverse perspectives on media, communication, technology, culture, and society. Participation offers undergraduate and postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and faculty members opportunities to share research, receive scholarly feedback, build international networks, and explore collaborative research pathways.</p>
<p><strong>AMIC – Asian Media Information and Communication Centre</strong><br />
AMIC's annual international conference brings together media and communication scholars, educators, researchers, and practitioners to discuss emerging issues in journalism, media, technology, and communication. It offers opportunities to present research, learn from international experts, exchange regional and global perspectives, and establish connections for academic collaboration.</p>
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