Jee Young Lee

May 1, 2023 | apo.org.au | Rebecca E. Griffiths |Kieran McGuinness |Thu Nguyen |Thu Nguyễn |Thư Thư Nguyễn |Jee Young Lee

Description This report is a collaboration between the News & Media Research Centre at the University of Canberra and the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Australia’s multilingual and multicultural broadcaster. The report focuses on how the news media can play a role in driving a sense of belonging among multilingual audiences.

Apr 30, 2023 | theconversation.com | Jee Young Lee |Kieran McGuinness

Belonging can be defined as a settled feeling. It is about feeling attached to the community and society you live in. Not only does belonging make people feel at home, but it can also help people participate in society. More than 5 million Australians use a language other than English at home, of which 15% have low English proficiency. Almost one-third (28%) are born overseas. How do we ensure they are part of the society?

Mar 9, 2023 | broadagenda.com.au | Jee Young Lee |Kieran McGuinness

New findings from the University of Canberra’s Valuing Diversity in News and Newsrooms study provide cause for concern as well as optimism about the news industry’s response to gender inequality on screen and in the workforce. The report is based on a national online survey of 2,266 Australians and 196 journalists, combined with in-depth interviews with 27 journalists. Audiences give the Australian news media a mixed score card on gender.

Mar 9, 2023 | phys.org | Jee Young Lee |Kieran McGuinness

Australian media have been widely criticized for not representing the diversity of the community they speak to and write for—nor, importantly, the people they report on. Our latest research shows that while the news industry is beginning to address its lack of diversity, there is still much work to be done.

Mar 8, 2023 | theconversation.com | Jee Young Lee |Kieran McGuinness

Australian media have been widely criticised for not representing the diversity of the community they speak to and write for – nor, importantly, the people they report on. Our latest research shows that while the news industry is beginning to address its lack of diversity, there is still much work to be done. Findings are showcased in the Valuing Diversity in News and Newsrooms report, released today.