I research political communication. I currently have three central research themes. I study smaller political parties and their media representation; the use of religious rhetoric in politics; and contentious communication and its impact on civic life.

 I am an experienced educator in Journalism and Mass Communications. I also have a PGCE teaching qualification and have taught at comprehensive school and further education levels. I have taught a wide range of communication theory, skills and tools

More details on research, teaching, project work and non-academic experience can be found on this site, or by downloading my CV.