3) that scholars from academically strong countries see no need in locating their research. They might be working in Philipsburg, Montana, but this will not appear in the title. And if it appears, there will be no reference to the fact that Montana is in the US.

4) that scholars from academically peripheral countries cite more, more diversely and more generously than scholars from academically strong countries.

Asymmetrical relations in academia are not changed with lofty decolonial discourses only, but with introspection, self-critique, sensitivity towards the work of power, and attention to others.

A great conversation, in which we discuss our latest work on COVID-19 conspiracies globally. Check it out! with Samuel Olaniran. Credit to co-authors iginio gagliardone Matti Pohjonen Kyle Edwin Tallam

Great way to share ideas, on behalf of the team, on our latest work on conspiracies and what people do with them in different contexts. iginio gagliardone Matti Pohjonen Stephanie Diepeveen Kyle Edwin Tallam

Please read this brilliant and detailed summary of our latest article by Social Media+Society Matti Pohjonen also shares some critical theoretical thoughts from the paper 👍👏

Worth a read! "new research on contemporary digital media – and the digital methods that are developed alongside it – needs to be experimented with and theorised. This, we believe, requires researchers to learn to see, so to speak, the other way around."

Read our latest report which sheds light on China-Africa relations ahead of #FOCAC later this year ⬇️ lse.ac.uk/ideas/publicat… 📝 Contributions from Chris Alden (LSE Intl Relations), Stephen Paduano, Mzukisi Qobo, Lukas Fiala, iginio gagliardone, Yu-Shan Wu 御瑄, @GidonGautel & Lina Benabdallah 🎩

Happening today! With Samuel Olaniran

Thank you Tin Hinane El Kadi for the generous review of "China, Africa & the Future of the Internet"! V much agree with need to look closely at distinctions and interactions among Chinese and non-C corporate agents. Maybe not a whole new book, but new developments do call for an update!

Online hate speech and disinformation have incited violence and eroded election integrity. @nstremlau and Giovanni De Gregorio argue for better regulation. thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2022/0…

Proud of the new methods series we started at Wits HGC. It seeks to turn the tables, not “teaching” students how to apply a specific method, but showcasing how both leading researchers and young scholars have tackled old and new issues critically and creatively

Happening Thursday, to commemorate the first UN International Day for Countering Hate Speech #NoToHate. Speakers include Caitlin Ring Carlson Apryl W. Ahmed Shaheed Tarlach McGonagle iginio gagliardone. un.org/en/academic-im… IAMCR ICA Global Communication and Social Change (GCSC)

Thank you to my fabulous peers for participating in the Wits Centre for Journalism JamlabAfrica #Jamfest2022 Herman Wasserman Khadija Patel iginio gagliardone Emmanuel A. Gamor #Leadership #Unplugged #Stillconnected

NEW: The best books on Digital Africa recommended by M. Amir, (Mohammad Amir Anwar), Lecturer in African Studies and International Development, . F/t Jenna Burrell, PhD @friedema michel wahome Mark Graham 🌃✨ iginio gagliardone Nanjala Nyabola fivebooks.com/best-books/dig…

Nigerians are going to the polls on Saturday in one of the country’s most uncertain elections. Which influencers are driving debates online and where are divisions unfolding? Samuel Olaniran & Stephanie Diepeveen take stock in this new blog ⤵️ buff.ly/3KuzFrB

Applications are open for the 2023 Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute! Join us for exciting conversations about AI and media policy- from events in Ukraine, to social media and elections in Latin America, and internet shutdowns in India. Apply here: pcmlp.socleg.ox.ac.uk/oxford-media-p…

POST-DOC VACANCY!! Exciting opportunity CGHR for collaborative, critical & praxis-oriented scholars working on #technology #democracy #rights. Join a special group co-led by Ella McPherson and me. Post-doctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term) jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/42818/

ICYMI | Across the globe, the struggle between rights and repression persists. Digital technology remains at the center of these contests. 📽 Watch @maasalan, Arindrajit Basu, Agustina Del Campo, iginio gagliardone, & Steven Feldstein discuss digital challenges: youtube.com/watch?v=GnTCcW…