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Mr Wyl Jones

Tutor in Sports Communication and Journalism
Media

Email address

Office - 103A
First Floor
Digital Technium
Singleton Campus

About

Wyl is a Tutor in Sports Communication and Journalism within the Department of Media and Communication. 

He holds a BA in Media, Journalism and Culture from Cardiff University and an MA in Communication, Media Practice and Public Relations from Swansea University. His research interests include, sport, journalism and the ways in which these industries intersect. He is currently studying for his PhD at Swansea University, conducting research into British newspaper coverage of both transgender athletes and gay male footballers, in order to help build a better understanding as to how minority athletes are reported on within UK media. 

Prior to joining the university, he worked as a Research Assistant on a joint Cardiff University/Swansea University project examining alternative political online news. In 2025, he worked as a researcher on a project examining the BBC programme Question Time, recording what groups/political parties are afforded the most opportunities. 

Areas Of Expertise

  • Sports Journalism
  • Sports Communication
  • Journalism
  • Content Analysis