About me

Welcome to my research portfolio and professional platform.

I am Olasunkanmi Arowolo, a journalist, media scholar, and policy communicator. My work focuses on the connection between poverty, politics, and media narratives in Africa. Specifically, I study how the press and public conversations influence social welfare and poverty reduction in Nigeria and beyond.

I am currently a Post-Doctoral candidate with a PhD in Journalism (thesis submitted, viva voce upcoming). I have a strong academic background with growing peer-reviewed publications. I also have extensive international experience teaching at university level, including in the UK.

I design and lead independent research projects using qualitative methods like interviews, focus groups, and systematic literature reviews. I remain actively involved in the UK journalism field through both research and teaching.

This website showcases my doctoral research, publications, data projects, and media activities. It is also a space for sharing ideas on responsible journalism, African public policy communication, and how poverty is framed in the digital age.

Please explore my latest academic papers, book chapters, models and frameworks, opinion articles, policy briefs, public talks, and ongoing research. I welcome opportunities for collaboration, consultation, and scholarly discussion.

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CV

Education

  1. PhD in Journalism

    2021 – Present

    Centre for Journalism, University of Kent, England
    Thesis: National Social Investment Programme: The Role of the Press and Twittersphere in Nigeria

  2. Master of Science in Communication Studies

    2019

    School of Communication, Lagos State University, Nigeria

  3. B.Sc. (Honours) in Mass Communication

    2015

    School of Communication, Lagos State University, Nigeria

Research Interests

  • The role of media in democratic processes, particularly in relation to social investment programs and poverty discourse in developing nations and the UK.
  • Independent journalism, its definitions, challenges, and impact within the UK and comparative contexts.
  • The interplay between traditional press, social media (Twittersphere), and public opinion.
  • Framing analysis, media representation of marginalized voices, and journalistic authenticity.
  • Contemporary research methodologies in communication and journalism, including systematic reviews and qualitative approaches.
  • Effective communication of research findings to academic, public, and potentially policy-relevant audiences.

Professional Experience

Skills and Abilities

  • Research Methods & Analysis:
    • Qualitative Research: Experienced in designing and conducting qualitative studies, including In-depth Interviews and Focus Groups. Proficient in qualitative data analysis techniques such as Thematic Analysis, Content Analysis, and Discourse Analysis.
    • Quantitative Research: Experienced in quantitative research design, surveys, basic statistical analysis, and Content Analysis.
    • Literature Reviews: Proficient in conducting comprehensive literature searches and developing Systematic Literature Reviews.
    • Softwares: NVivo, SPSS, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office Suite.
  • UK Journalism Landscape: Strong understanding developed through PhD research at a UK university, teaching UK journalism modules, and ongoing engagement with UK media.
  • Communication & Dissemination:
    • Academic Writing: Proven ability to draft and publish peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers.
    • Presentation Skills: Experienced in delivering engaging academic presentations and lectures to diverse student groups.
    • Public Communication: Experience in journalism practice translating complex information for broader audiences. (e.g. Zero conversations, zero accountability: The NSIP scandal, Rethinking Nigeria’s Media Landscape: The Role of Innovation Labs in Driving Change, Anyone could be a journalist, even you!)
  • Project Management:
    • Research Project Management (design, execution, analysis, dissemination).
    • Newspaper Management (previous experience).
  • Languages: English (Fluent), Yoruba (Native).

Research Output

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