Dr. Saadia Ishtiaq

Assistant Professor


Experience:


Jan 2022 to Date:       Assistant Professor in Communication and Media Studies Department at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan.

2019 To Jan 2022         Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies Department at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan.

2017 To 2019:            Assistant Professor (Ad-HOC) in Communication and Media Studies Department at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan.

2002–2017:                 Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at
Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.



  • Profession Experience in Public Sector Higher Education and Research from September 2002 to date.
  • Coordinator for International AMCAP Doctoral School since Year 2020 in different Pakistani cities in collaboration with International Association of Media and Communication Research (IAMCR).
  • Editor of JMCS journal by Association of media and Communication Academicians and Professionals (AMCAP).
  • Member of Study Board in Media and Communication Division in Fatima Jinnah Women University.
  • Member of Research Journal team in University of Stirling, from 2012 till 2015 Scotland, UK
  • Member of PhD and MPhil Monitory Section in FJWU.
  • Lecturer and Station Manager of Radio VOW (FM 96.6 MHz) in Communication Science Department in Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi. (November 1, 2007– 2011) on regular basis.
  • Lecturer and Station Manager of Radio VOW (FM 96.6 MHz) in Communication Science Department in Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi. (September 2, 2004 – November 1, 2007) on contract.
  • Worked as Assistant Program Coordinator in Program of Communication Sciences.

Qualification:


  • PhD in New Usage Practices in the Networked Media Age.
    University of Stirling, Scotland, UK (2012 – 2017).
  • Master in Public Policy (Major: Public Understanding of Science and Digital Media).
    University of Sussex, England (2010 – 2012).
  • Masters of Communication Sciences (Major in Media Technologies).
    Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi (1999 – 2002).
  • Bachelors of Science (Mathematics A & B Course and Physics)
    Govt. College for Women Madina Town, Faisalabad, Pakistan (1996-1998).

Abstract Acceptance and Attendance at International and National Conferences:


  • June 2022       Abstract accepted in IAMCR 2022 on ‘Fake News Fighting Mechanisms in Pakistan’.
  • Feb 2021         Presented a paper on Science Reporting and associated challenges in Pakistan in the AMCAP International Conference in Pakistan held in FJWU.
  • March 2020    Presented a paper on Theoretical Challenges in Communication and Media Research in Pakistan in the AMCAP International conference held in ZABIST.
  • September 17- 18, 2019 Abstract accepted for the participation in the ‘Future of Journalism Conference’ (FoJ) in Cardiff, UK
  • October 2019  Abstract accepted in the International Conference by University of Leeds, UK and University of Punjab on ‘Decolonizing the National Curriculum’
  • March 1, 2018            Presented paper in Two Day International Conference on Women, Media and Transnational Perspectives in Punjab University Lahore.
  • April 12, 2018 Paper got accepted in the Global Mediatization Conference in Klagenfurt, Austria on Mediatized Politics.
  • June 20-24, 2018        Paper accepted in International Association for and Communication Research, IAMCR 2018, in Eugene, Oregon, USA on topic Youth, Politics and Networked News Media.
  • Sep 7, 2018     Paper accepted in Media Cultural Communication Studies Association MeCCSA 2019 in University of Stirling, UK on 9th -11th , 2019 on Theoretical Challenges in Communication and Media Theory.
  • Oct, 2018                    Paper accepted in International Conference on ‘Science Journalism’ by PCA Science & Popular Culture Association for PCA 2019 Conference in Washington D.C, USA
  • July 27-30, 2016         Presented as Speaker at Conference by IAMCR organized by the University of Leicester on July 27-30, 2016. The title of the research Paper is “Mediatization of News Usage Practices in Pakistan”.
  • June 2016                   Presented a paper on ‘Mediatization and News’ in the Postgraduate Conference by MECCSA held by Media and Communication School in University of Leicester, UK in June 2016.
  • August 2014    Presented a paper on ‘Youth and Convergent News Media Environment in Pakistan’ in the Postgraduate Conference by MECCSA held by Media and Communication School in University of Leeds, UK in August 2014.
  • June 2014                   Presented a paper on ‘News Usage by Young University students and Communication Technologies’ in the conference on ‘New directions in Media Research 2014’ held in Media and Communication School of Leicester University, UK in June 2014.
  • March, 2014   Presented a Paper on ‘Science Journalism in Pakistan’ in COMSATS-COMSTECH National Meeting held in March, 2014 in Islamabad.
  • June 2013       Presented a paper on ‘New Media technologies and Journalism’ in the conference on ‘New directions in Media Research 2013’ held in Media and Communication School of Leicester University, UK in June 2013.
  • December 4, 2012       Presented a paper in Postgraduate Conference in University of Stirling on ‘The Status of Science Journalism in Pakistan” in December 4, 2012.
  • Oct 2009         Presented a Paper on’ Role of Science and Technology in Media Development’ in COMSATS-COMSTECH National Meeting held in October from 28th Oct till 28th ,2009 in Islamabad.
  • December 31, 2008     Delivered a Lecture on the Topic ‘Role of Media in Engineering Development’ at The Institute of Engineers, Islamabad, Pakistan on December 31, 2008.
  • June 2007       Presented a Research Paper on the Topic ’Prospects and Challenges of FM Campus Radio Stations in Pakistan: An exploratory Approach.’ In Fourth International Social Sciences Conference at LUMS, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • March 2006    Delivered a Lecture at Allama Iqbal Open University on the Topic of ‘Effective Formats for Campus Radio Stations’ in one day seminar on campus Radio station.

Membership of Professional organization:


  • Founding Member of AMCAP (Association of Media And Communication Academicians and Professionals) in Pakistan.
  • I am full member of IAMCR (International Association of Media and Communication)
  • I am full member of ECREA, (European Communication Research and Education Association), based in UK.
  •  Member of Social Science Research Journal ‘Strivling’ in the University of Stirling.
  • I am a full time Soroptimist member. It is an international worldwide organization for sisterhood, based in UK.I am attached with its Islamabad and Rawalpindi chapter in Pakistan.
  • I am the founding and executive member of ‘Electronic Broadcasters Forum’ (EPF) in Pakistan. It is the only broadcast forum for the broadcasters at national level in Pakistan.

Professional International Trainings:


  • ‘Research Fellow’ in the Data Society Research Program in collaboration with senior researchers at Malmö University, Sweden in 2022.
  • Media Policy Summer Institute at the University of Oxford from August 5,2019 till August 17, 2019 in England, UK
  • Attended ECREA Summer School in Bremen, from June 16-30, 2014 in Germany.
  • Attended One-week Summer School arranged by Scottish Graduate School in July 2013 the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Completed a Course’ Training of Trainers’ in Berlin, from International Institute of Journalism from April 14th - May 30th 2009 in Germany.
  • Visited Turkey as part of FJWU delegation and visited University of Istambul, Istanbul Aydın University, Yıldız Technical University in 2004.

Professional National Trainings:


  • Coordinator for International Doctoral School since Year 2020 in different Pakistani cities in collaboration with IAMCR.
  • Two –Day Training of Presiding Officers and Sr. Assistant Presiding Officers-(General Election) GE2018 in Pakistan.
  • Participated in the Pakistan fifth National Conference on ‘Quality Assurance in Education’ on June 16-17, 2007.
  • Six months Training course on Radio Programming by Internews International at Fatima Jinnah Women University from June 2005 till November 2005.

Research Grants and Status:


Sep 2022                     Fully Funded Research Fellowship in the Data Society Research program in collaboration with senior researchers at Malmö University.

Oct 2020-21                Internationalization grant of 100 000 SEK with University of Malmo

Jan 2018                     Availed Start Up Grant from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan for the Project ‘Challenges of Media & Communication Theoretical Developments in Pakistan’.

March 2018.               Applied Two International Travel Grants via ORIC to PHEC (Punjab Higher Education Commission, Pakistan). Secured one for the Klagenfurt, Austria.

April 2016                   Postgraduate office in University of Stirling approved the travel grant from University of Stirling, Scotland to the University of Leicester, England for Conference by Media Communication and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA)

June 2016                   Awarded Santander Travel grant for Conference by International Association of Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) in Leicester, UK.

June 2015                   Grant by Funds for Women Graduates (FfWG) for Doctoral field work in UK.

June 2014                   Fully funded grant to complete European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) in Bremen, Germany.

Sep 2010                     Human Resource Development Scholarships by Fatima Jinnah Women University to pursue PhD from UK


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