About

With six leading researchers in the field, the JMRC aims to undertake innovative, high-quality work to explore and inform important developments in media, communications, journalism and their related social, cultural, industry, community, and policy contexts.

The JMRC's core research areas are:

The evolving media landscape

Areas include policy, business models, technology, regulation, distribution channels, changing nature of audiences, histories of new media.

Social, cultural and health impacts of media consumption

Includes media consumption and popular cultural practices with a focus on gender, sexuality, disability, age and ethnicity. We focus on the way media representations influence social attitudes and behaviours towards particular individuals and groups, as well as the changing nature of communication and its effect on social, cultural and interpersonal practices and networks.

The ethics and practice of journalism

We addresses the changing workplaces and work practices of journalism, as well as its shifting social and cultural function. Our research also considers: the ethical challenges facing journalism in an evolving media landscape; the impact on journalism of alternative media genres and channels, including user-generated content; the political and economic implications of cultural and commercial changes affecting journalism and the history of Australian journalism.

JMRC welcomes inquiries about potential research collaborations, and is happy to provide information about its work.

For further information, contact Professor Catharine Lumby (02 9385 8534) or Professor Gerard Goggin (02 9385 8532)