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Dr. Sadia Jamil is an Associate Professor and Director of Research at the School of International Communications, The University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China. She is also the former co-director of Institute of Mobile Studies at UNNC. She earned a PhD in Journalism (University of Queensland, Australia), a Master of Science in Media Management (University of Stirling, Scotland), and a M.A. in Mass Communication (University of Karachi). Dr. Jamil is the recipient of University of Queensland's prestigious awards inculding UQ's Centennial Award (2010) and IPRS Award (2010). She is the recipient of Cairo Air Crash Journalists Victim Memorial Gold Medal and Sardar Ali Sabri Memorial Gold Medal in Pakistan (2007).
She has taught courses at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi and in the past, at the University of Queensland, Australia.
Dr. Jamil is the Country Representative United Arab Emirates and China of Asian Media Information & Communication Centre (AMIC). She has served as the Vice-Chair of the Journalism Research and Education Section of the International Association of Media & Communication Research (IAMCR) between 2016-2020 and as the Chair of IAMCR's Journalism Research & Education Section between 2020-2025..
Dr. Jamil is also the co-editor of IAMCR and Palgrave book series, the 'Global Transformations in Media and Communication Book Series'. She serves the prestigious IAMCR & Palgrave books series as co-editor.
Dr Jamil is the Associate Editor of Journal of Applied Journalism & Media Studies, as well as International Journal of Indigenous Language Media and Discourse that is published by North-West University, South Africa. She sits in the editorial boards of international journals including Digital Journalism, Journalism Practice, World of Media, Media Watch and book series Bloomsbury – I.B. Tauris series, Political Communication & Media Practices in the Middle East & North Africa.
Dr. Jamil is one of the Ambassadors of Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA). She sits in the editorial board of six leading international journals in the areas of journalism, digital media, political communication, and media practices in the Middle East. She is serving as honorary advisor of Media Action Nepal as well.
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Journalism & Communications , University of Queensland
27 Sept 2010 → 30 Jan 2015
Award Date: 30 Jan 2015
Master, Media Management , University of Stirling
24 Sept 2008 → 26 Nov 2009
Award Date: 26 Nov 2009
Master, Mass Communication , University of Karachi
1 Jan 2005 → 30 Dec 2005
Award Date: 30 Dec 2005
External positions
Series Editor - The Palgrave/IAMCR Book Series in Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research , Palgrave and IAMCR
1 Jul 2022 → …
Ambassador, Digital Poverty Alliance UK
1 Jan 2022 → …
Country Representative United Arab Emirates and China, Asian Media Information & Communication Centre (AMIC)
1 Jul 2021 → …
Chair, Journalism Research & Education Section, International Association of Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)
15 Jul 2016 → …
Disciplines
- Journalism and Communication
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Active
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Research on the Innovative Pathways of Animation Empowered by AIGC for New Quality Productive Forces in Zhejiang's Culture and Tourism
Whyke, T. (PI), Song, Z. (CoI), Wang, J. (CoI), Yu, X. (CoI) & Jamil, S. (CoI)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Municipal/Departmental Government (市厅局级) Funded Projects
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Ningbo Social Science Research Base on International Development of Ningbo Cultural and Creative Industries
Gilardi, F. (PI), Lam, C. (CoI), Dean, L. (CoI), Whyke, T. (CoI), Frenneaux, R. (CoI), Kishore, V. (CoI), Jamil, S. (CoI) & Chen 陈, X. 潇. (CoI)
20/09/23 → …
Project: Government Funded Projects › Vertical-Municipal/Departmental Government (市厅局级) Funded Projects
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Can data visualization storytelling in energy communication campaigns ingrain farmers’ intentions to use agrivoltaic system? Evidence from global south
Raza, S. H., Ogadimma, E. C., Abdullah, Z., Khan, S., Jalarajan, R. S., Jamil, S., Malik, A., Alkhowaiter, M. & Khan, S. U., 12 Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management. 20, 1, p. 217-239 23 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Developing an industrial workflow for virtual production filmmaking
Dean, L., Gilardi, F., Jamil, S., Tu, S. & Zhu, Z., 13 Mar 2026, In: Convergence.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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The future of virtual production: Education, innovation, and industry
Dean, L., Gilardi, F., Jamil, S., Kennedy, H. & Zhu, Z., Apr 2026, In: Convergence. 32, 2, p. 241-248 8 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Becoming Tech-savvy: Egyptian Journalists’ Perceptions Towards the Acceptance of Automated Journalism
Jamil, S., Alazrak, N. & Kundu, P., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journalism Practice.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Mediatisation, the Ambivalent Preservation of Cultural Tradition, and the Appeal of Luxurious Death in Toraja, Indonesia: Social Media Depictions of Rambu Solo in a Digital Age
Noviani, R., Handayani, R. & Jamil, S., 2025, In: Asian Studies Review. 49, 1, p. 175-192 18 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Cairo Aircrash Journalists Victim Memorial Gold Medal
Jamil, S. (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Other distinction
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Third prize of 7th Yinzhou District Excellent Achievements in Philosophy and Social Science
Jamil, S. (Recipient), Dec 2023
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