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Rui Alexandre Sousa da Costa Novais has completed his Ph.D. in Communication and Image Studies from the University of Kent. He is currently an Auxiliary Researcher and Invited Assistant Professor at Universidade Católica Portuguesa Centro Regional de Braga. He has lectured and conducted research in various research units and universities in Portugal, the UK, and Cabo Verde. Rui has been the Principal Investigator for numerous projects, some of which were funded by the FCT. He is currently working on an ongoing project titled 'Mapping risk and uncertainty for journalism in Lusophone countries: An intercontinental study.' He is also a contributor to the 'Worlds of Journalism Study' and 'Journalistic Role Performance', which are global journalism research projects. Throughout his career, Rui has published many books as an author and editor, along with several book chapters and journal articles. He has supervised many MSc dissertations over the years and has also organized numerous international conferences. He has received various awards, distinctions, and honors for his work.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Communication and Image Studies, University of Kent
Award Date: 12 Jul 2005
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Mapping risk and uncertainty for journalism in Lusophone countries: An intercontinental study
Novais, R. A. (PI)
1/03/21 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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CEFH: Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies
Soares da Silva, A. (PI), Nobre, B. (Researcher), Melo, A. M. M. (Researcher), Dias, P. C. (Researcher), Balsas, Á. (Assistant Professor), Pereira, A. (Researcher), Lind, A. (Researcher), Azevedo, Â. (Researcher), Leite, Â. (Researcher), Pinto, A. P. (Researcher), Henriques, M. (Researcher), Gonçalves, A. (Researcher), Maia, B. R. (Researcher), Cardoso, C. P. (Researcher), Estevão, C. (Researcher), Morais, C. B. (Researcher), Morujão, C. (Researcher), Macedo, C. D. C. M. (Researcher), Costa, E. C. V. (Researcher), Morgado, E. (Researcher), Raguso, F. (Researcher), Oliveira, F. (Researcher), Bolinhas, I. (Researcher), Oliveira, Í. M. (Researcher), Silva, J. A. O. C. D. (Researcher), Pinto, J. C. O. (Researcher), Braga, J. P. (Researcher), Martins, J. C. D. O. (Researcher), Lopes, J. M. M. (Researcher), Lóia, L. (Researcher), Gil, M. M. (Researcher), Cunha, M. A. D. (Researcher), Pimentel, M. C. (Researcher), Pulido, M. (Researcher), Lopes, M. J. F. (Researcher), Magalhães, L. (Researcher), Gonçalves, M. (Researcher), Peixoto, R. (Researcher), Novais, R. A. (Researcher), Dimas, S. (Researcher), Afonso, S. (Researcher), Relvas, S. R. (Researcher), Filho, A. L. S. (Student), Antunes, A. (Student), Galvão, A. I. (Student), Lemos, C. F. D. L. R. (Student), Tages, E. (Student), Lima, J. B. C. (Student), Vale, M. J. P. M. M. D. (Student), Moura, M. (Student), Oliveira, P. (Student), Batista, R. B. (Student), Cunha, R. (Student), Costa, S. (Student), Fernandes, S. (Student), Souza, T. P. D. (Student), Mevis, A. (Student), Abrantes, A. M. (Researcher), Salazar, A. M. P. L. (Researcher), Pessôa, C. (Researcher), Duque, J. M. (Researcher), Rodrigues, A. (Researcher), Esteves, A. (Researcher), Silva, C. V. D. (Researcher), Marques, E. (Researcher), Andrade, J. G. (Researcher), Expósito, N. (Researcher), McDade, P. (Researcher), Petrella, S. (Researcher), Gouveia, S. S. (Researcher), Gama, J. (Emeritus Professor), Castillo, J. A. G. D. (Researcher), Brito, J. H. S. D. (Emeritus Professor), Pinto, J. R. C. (Emeritus Professor), Júnior, M. G. S. (Emeritus Professor), Lobo, F. (Researcher), Garcia, M. R. D. S. (Emeritus Professor), Mota, S. M. (Researcher), Mineiro, A. (Researcher), López-Sánchez, C. (Student), Costa, C. S. (Student), Mamas, C. (Researcher), Rodrigues, C. D. J. M. (Student), Coutinho, E. R. M. (Student), Albuquerque, E. (Student), Brunetto, G. M. (Student), Mello, H. (Student), Júnior, H. D. A. (Researcher), Bazmandegan, M. (Student), Brandão, M. C. (Student), Forjaz, M. J. B. P. (Student), Abraçado, J. (Student), Oliveira, M. R. D. (Student), Rúbio, M. G. (Student), Akoni-Mensah, M. (Student), Rocha, R. B. D. (Student), Tralhão, C. (Researcher), Costa, A. (Researcher) & Silva, S. (PI)
1/01/20 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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A ocidentalização das campanhas eleitorais em Cabo Verde: Marginalização e despolitização da cobertura mediática das legislativas
Translated title of the contribution :The westernization of the political campaigns in Cape Verde: marginalization and depolitization of the press coverage of the general elections Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mutatis mutandis? The stably evolving Portuguese journalism
Novais, R. A., Aug 2018, In: Brazilian Journalism Research. 14, 2, p. 342-363 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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National influences in foreign news: British and Portuguese press coverage of the Dili Massacre in East Timor
Novais, R. A., Dec 2007, In: International Communication Gazette. 69, 6, p. 553-573 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A diachronic analysis of Portuguese digital campaigning
Novais, R. A. & Cúria, Á., 31 May 2014, Political campaigning in the information age. IGI Global Publishing, p. 210-225 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Veracity pledge or discreditation strategy? Accusations of legacy disinformation in presidential campaigns in Cabo Verde
Novais, R. A., 2021, In: Southern Communication Journal. 86, 3, p. 201-214 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)40 Downloads
Activities
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Cartografando o jornalismo global: O ‘mundo’ de possibilidades do Worlds of Journalism Study
Novais, R. A. (Speaker)
4 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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9th World Conference on Media and Mass Communication: Reshaping and Challenging the Neoliberal Model: Evolving Practices in Crisis, Conflict, and Creative Communication
Novais, R. A. (Participant)
9 May 2024 → 10 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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A construção da outridade da imprensa como inimigo
Novais, R. A. (Speaker)
25 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Poking a hole in the ethical firewall? Self-perceived ideal orientation versus practice violations in Portugal
Novais, R. A. (Speaker)
1 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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IV Jornadas de Ciências da Comunicação FLUC: Os Caminhos Cruzados da Comunicação e da Democracia
Novais, R. A. (Participant)
12 Jun 2024 → 13 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Sara Ocidental: ataques aéreos e disparos ao longo do muro construído por Marrocos amplificam risco real de escalada do conflito
13/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
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