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Initial surge in news use around coronavirus in the UK has been followed by significant increase in news avoidance

In this Reuters Institute's factsheet we examine people’s news avoidance during the coronavirus pandemic in the UK based on a survey fielded from 7 to 13 May 2020. This piece of research is part of the UK COVID-19 News and Information Project. UK public opinion polarised on news coverage of government coronavirus response and concern over misinformation. Learn more about the project here. Check out our UK COVID-19 news indicators page.

Research

Navigating the ‘infodemic’: how people in six countries access and rate news and information about coronavirus

A report on news consumption and trust in news during the pandemic

News

“I think removing content by Donald Trump will always have to meet a very high bar”

Our Visiting Fellow Richard Allan, who worked at Facebook for a decade, reflects on how tech platforms moderate content.

Research

Are news outlets viewed in the same way by experts and the public? A comparison across 23 European countries

Analysis of more than 200 news outlets across Europe shows that the public generally trust those which experts believe provide accurate information from credible sources. Trust will get worse before it gets better. What do people think about the news media?

News

How to get your COVID-19 coverage right: tips from a leading health news organisation

Our former Journalist Fellow Mia Malan, founder of South Africa's Bhekisisa, gives some tips on how to report on the current pandemic

News

From hard news to 'Gogglebox': why fun TV has also been important during this crisis

Our Visiting Fellow Dorothy Byrne reflects on the role of public broadcasters in the pandemic.

Journalist Fellowship Summer School 2020

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Do your bit for journalism. Donate to our new fellowship fund

Many journalists operate under pressure. Our fellowship gives the best of them the chance to get new energy and knowledge

Digital News Report 2019 in 3 minutes

Watch our animated video with the key findings from the Digital News Report 2019.

Exploring the future of journalism worldwide through debate, engagement, and research

Research

Types, sources, and claims of COVID-19 misinformation

This factsheet looks into the types of misinformation surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, and the motivations behind those spreading them.

Research

News podcasts and the opportunities for publishers

Podcasts a 'rare, bright spot' for the news industry, according to this report by Nic Newman and Nathan Gallo.

Digital News Report 2019

Media Leadership Programmes

RISJ in the news

In the news

BBC News

The BBC looks at findings around news avoidance from our Digital News Report 2024.

In the news

Reuters

Global news agency looks at findings around AI and news from our Digital News Report 2024.

In the news

Journalism.co.uk

UK journalism news site looks at five key findings from our Digital News Report 2024.

Strengthening Journalism Globally

655 Journalist Fellows in 36 years

Our Journalist Fellowship Programme brings outstanding international journalists to Oxford from all over the world.

Journalist Fellows from 92 countries

The Fellowship Programme offers journalists a chance to step back, reflect and connect.