🎓 Education
Dr. Salaudeen completed her PhD in Communication and Journalism from HKBU, with a thesis titled “Efficacy of China’s Soft Power in Africa: News and Views.” She holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria.
📝 Professional Experience
Her professional journey encompasses a range of roles. As a lecturer at HKBU’s School of Communication, she mentors and educates postgraduate students, designs course modules, and organizes departmental talk series on global communication ideas. Previously, she contributed significantly as a Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant within HKBU’s School of Communication.
Dr. Salaudeen’s expertise extends to journalism, having served as a News Editor/Journalist at CEOAfrica News Media in Nigeria, where she managed news reports, conducted high-profile interviews, and guided news coverage strategies.
🌐 Research Focus
Dr. Salaudeen’s research interests are multifaceted, covering areas such as Journalism Studies, Mainstream/Digital Media Studies, Health Communication, and International/Global Communication. Notably, her work delves into Sino-African Relations, exploring the dynamics of China’s soft power in Africa and its portrayal in news narratives.
🔍 Research Contributions
In addition to her teaching and administrative roles, Dr. Salaudeen is actively engaged in research activities. She has been a Research Fellow at HKBU’s CMCR, contributing to scholarly discourse on media and communication topics.