One of the most interesting aspects of being in the media centre ahead of the #leaders debate is the extent to which journalists and politicians alike survive on meal deals throughout the campaign. Such a diet must take its toll after a few weeks.

Great to see our Vice-Chancellor Edward Peck being interviewed by Ros Atkins for BBC News (UK) talking about hosting the final head-to-head debate ahead of the General Election tonight, and how students from our Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism are helping as runners.

More expert comment from Dr Colin Alexander and Dr Tom Caygill in the The i paper following last night's #leadersdebate #GeneralElection2024 Colin Alexander Dr Tom Caygill NTU Research inews.co.uk/news/politics/…

A very special day for the University as the political and media leadership of the country are Nottingham Trent University in a great collaboration with BBC News (UK). We are all proud of our colleagues who worked day and night (almost literally) to make it happen.

“It reduces the integrity of our democratic system.” Have you received any fake newspapers through your door? Delighted to contribute to Bron Maher's important piece on deceptive propaganda by the Tories and Lib Dems during the election campaign. pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/reg…

Journalists/producers - I have been asked to do a few media spots on Thurs night/Fri morning but still have a bit of availability. DM me or send an email if interested.

#generalection2024 Free to use "The result reflects that integrity remains important for voters. Social media may discourage authenticity. However, in the real world, spin has limited power and people can see through it. A party simply can't behave as CON and SNP have done."

m.youtube.com/watch?v=x8Iuuv… I was delighted to be part of this discussion on TRT World with enda brady Nigel Nelson and Norman Baker on what to expect from Starmer as PM

So Royal Mail . If I pay enough for a turd to be delivered through every letter box in the UK you'll deliver it regardless of the objections of the resident.

On Sun 8th Sept I will run the aptly named 'Exterminator' fell race for Reprieve Details of what I'm doing, Reprieve's work, and how to donate by following this link. Please share widely. Totley AC justgiving.com/crowdfunding/c…

Last few days to donate to my fundraiser for Reprieve. Read about their political and legal work in the link. An amazing cause. Totley AC justgiving.com/crowdfunding/c…

Colin Alexander Totley AC Thank you, Colin! And good luck with the race. It sounds tough. Hope you get good weather to enjoy it.

Colin Alexander Reprieve Totley AC As a fellow runner and Reprieve's head of media, I salute you! 18 steep miles on trails is a serious challenge. No doubt it will be incredibly satisfying to finish. Good luck.

Huge Thank You to Colin Alexander who ran 18ml raising nearly £600 for Reprieve! Your efforts will make a huge difference to our work. Reminder that reaching the global abolition of the death penalty is a marathon, not a sprint, and with our supporters, we're going the distance🎖️!

Delighted to participate in this discussion on TRT World about Russian #disinformation during the #USElection2024 Thanks to enda brady for hosting. Watch below President Biden Donald J. Trump m.youtube.com/watch?v=eJBXbs…

The world isn’t taking Putin’s nuclear threats seriously – the history of propaganda suggests it should, by Dr Colin Alexander of NTU School of Arts and Humanities Colin Alexander #Putin #nuclearattack theconversation.com/the-world-isnt…

"Psychologically, it can be argued that the applause actually represents an outpouring of relief that this mass self-deception can continue." Read my op-ed published today on #Putin 's nuclear threats. Available for further comment or interview. theconversation.com/the-world-isnt…

Latest from Dr Colin Alexander "The world isn’t taking Putin’s nuclear threats seriously – the history of propaganda suggests it should" published in Propaganda In Focus, Colin Alexander propagandainfocus.com/the-world-isnt… via @https://twitter.com/propagandafocus