English, Media and Creative Arts

Noha Atef is a researcher and lecturer of journalism and media studies, with a particular focus
on citizen journalism, social media, and digital communities in Arab contexts. She earned her
PhD in Media from Birmingham City University, where she explored the interactions between
citizen and mainstream media during Egypt¿s transformative period of 2011-2013. Dr. Atef also
With teaching and research experience in the UK, Canada, and Egypt, Dr. Atef employs an
interdisciplinary approach to media studies that integrates both theoretical frameworks and
practical applications. Her expertise spans digital ethnography, data analysis, and media
representation. Her research areas also include health communication, media activism, and
social media influencers. Dr. Atef is the author of The Media of People: Between the
State-Owned Media & Citizen Media, a work widely referenced in Arab university libraries.
collaborated with organizations in the Arab region, Sub-Mediterranean countries, and globally to
address pressing issues such as media representation, misinformation, and hate speech.
Notably, she has worked with organizations like the Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism
(ARIJ), the International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), and the Centre for
Information Resilience (CIS).