Dr. Samiksha Koirala is an Assistant Professor of Journalism, Media, and Communication at North South University. She holds a PhD in Journalism and Gender from the University of Oslo, Norway (2014–2018). Her work has been published in leading journals and edited volumes on media, gender, and communication. Her research explores gender representation in journalism, media freedom, and women journalists' challenges in politically restrictive environments. Her research interests include AI and journalism, political communication, media and democracy, gendered disinformation, digital harassment of women in public life, and the intersection of media, technology, and gender.
- Koirala, S., Bhuju, K., & Slamgazhy, A. (2024). Framing refugee discourse in the Nepali online news media. In B. Siddique (Ed.), Displacement and Refugee Issues in South Asia: Uncovering the Contested Realities. Lexington Books.
- Koirala, S., & Sharma, S. (2024). Increasing challenges and shrinking roles of environmental journalists in Nepal. Environmental Communication, 1-14.
- Koirala, S. (2022). Where are the women? Representation of gender in Nepali newspapers. In Journalism in Nepal: Global Perspectives (pp. 155-173). Routledge.
- Koirala, S. (2022). Gender equality in the news media in Nepal. Center for Media Research Policy Paper, 8(1), 1-6. Link
- Koirala, S. (2020). Female journalists’ experience of online harassment: A case study of Nepal. Media and Communication, 8(1), 47-56. Link
- Koirala, S. (2020). Self-censorship among journalists in Nepal. In Handbook of Research on Combating Threats to Media Freedom and Journalist Safety (pp. 72-82). IGI Global.
- Koirala, S. (2019). Combating exclusion: Gender issues in journalism education. Journalism Education, 9(2), AJE Journal. Link
- Koirala, S. (2016). Experiences of female journalists in post-conflict Nepal. In K. S. Orgeret & W. Tayeebwa (Eds.), Journalism in Conflict and Post-Conflict Conditions: Worldwide Perspectives (pp. 115-128). Nordicom. Link
- Ph.D. in Journalism and Gender – University of Oslo, Norway (2014-2018)
- Regional NOMA Master's in Mass Communication and Journalism – University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2008-2010)
- B.A. in Sociology and English – Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2005-2008)
Policy & Media Consulting
- Specialist in South Asian Affairs, TikTok – Advising on policy development for public figures and content governance strategies.
- National Consultant, UNESCO Nepal (2021-2022) – Developed Online Safety Guidelines for Women Journalists and led policy recommendations for media safety.
- National Consultant, Article 19 (UK) (2021-2022) – Led Equally Safe: A Feminist Approach to Journalist Safety initiative, creating research-based policy frameworks.
Strategic Communication & Advocacy
- Advisor to the Minister of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, Nepal (2020-2021)
- Communication Strategy Consultant, UNFPA Nepal (2021-2022) – Developed a national media campaign to enhance the value of the girl child in Nepal.
Media Industry & Corporate Journalism
- Assistant Editor, Business360 Magazine, Kathmandu (2013-2014) – Led editorial strategy for business and economy coverage, overseeing content quality and brand reputation.
- Correspondent, Republica English Daily, Kathmandu (2010-2013) – Covered corporate affairs, finance, and policy-related reporting in Nepal’s business sector.
Gender and Media, Safety of Journalists, Media Representations, AI and Journalism, Political Communication
