Dekan Apajee
Head of Department for Media
Head of Department
Journalism, digital media, media literacy and creative industries
Department of Media , School of Arts and Creative Industries
Extensive experience across broadcasting, higher education, and the cultural and creative sectors. Former member of the Ofcom Content Board, contributing to national oversight of broadcasting regulation, editorial standards, and public service media, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts.
Areas Of Interest
- Journalism, editorial integrity and media regulation, with a focus on public interest, trust and accountability.
- Digital media, platforms and emerging technologies, shaping how audiences create, consume and engage with content.
- Media literacy, misinformation and critical digital skills, supporting informed citizenship across generations.
- Creative industries, talent development and access, strengthening inclusive pathways into media and culture.
OVERVIEW
I am a senior leader, coach and governance professional with over two decades of experience across journalism, media, higher education and the cultural sector. My work spans public service broadcasting, academic leadership and board roles, giving me a strong understanding of how media, education and regulation shape public life. As a qualified professional coach and experienced board member, I take a coaching-informed approach to leadership, motivated by strengthening trust in media, improving critical digital skills, and supporting people and organisations through meaningful change.
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