Where Does Public Service Media Research Stand? Södertörn University Releases Report and Database
Researchers at Södertörn University have published a comprehensive overview of international research on public service media, alongside a searchable research database hosted by the Knowledge Center for Public Service Media (K-pub).
Nordicom Brings Back Academic Publishing Workshop for Doctoral Students
Building on strong interest from early-career researchers across the Nordic region, Nordicom will once again offer its workshop on academic publishing for doctoral students. The workshop will take place on 26–27 August at Nordicom’s premises in Gothenburg. The number of places is limited, and applications close on 29 May.
Gender Imbalance in Nordic Media Leadership Persists, Report Shows
Progress toward gender equality in the leadership of Nordic media companies has largely stalled, according to a new mapping by Nordicom. While many company boards have achieved gender balance, this progress has yet to reach executive leadership.
Nora Theorin Joins Nordicom as Researcher and Editor
At the turn of the year, Nora Theorin took up her new position as a researcher at Nordicom. She joins from the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication (JMG) at the University of Gothenburg, where she completed her PhD and conducted a postdoctoral research project on media effects across different European countries. At Nordicom, Theorin will work with the Media Barometer and serve as an editor of Nordicom Review.
First-Ever Nordic Media Literacy Survey Reveals Gaps in Trust, News Use, and Participation
Media literacy in the Nordic countries remains comparatively strong, but the picture is far from balanced. The first-ever Nordic Media Literacy Survey, conducted in early 2025 by governmental media authorities in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, reveals significant generational divides in trust, news consumption, and participation. The study was financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Decades of Swedish Public Opinion Data Now Accessible Through an Online Tool
The SOM Institute at the University of Gothenburg has launched a new interactive data analysis tool that allows users to explore nearly four decades of Swedish public opinion data online. Developed in collaboration with the data visualization company Datastory, the platform provides open access to hundreds of survey variables from the national SOM surveys.
Recent Report Reveals Insights into Algorithmic Content Recommendation from Nordic–Baltic Media Policy and Regulatory Experts
Algorithmic content recommendation is widely regarded as an unavoidable feature of today’s digital media environment, particularly as a response to information overload. A new report from the Digital Democracy Centre at the University of Southern Denmark, however, points to growing concern among media policy and regulatory experts across the Nordic–Baltic region about how major online platforms currently implement these systems.
New Nordicom Review Article Expands on NordMedia2025 Keynote
Professor Kim Christian Schrøder’s keynote address at NordMedia2025 in Odense has now been published in an expanded and revised article in Nordicom Review, titled “The Nordic media welfare state and the challenge of imagining livable futures”. The publication deepens the arguments he presented at the conference, offering a clear-eyed assessment of the strengths and vulnerabilities of the Nordic media welfare state.
NordForsk Funds New Research Project on Influencers and Democratic Resilience in the Nordics
NordForsk has awarded a new research initiative examining how social media influencing shapes democratic trust and societal security in the Nordic region. The project, “The Double Edge of Social Media Influencing: Participatory Antagonism and Communicative Resilience in the Nordics”, will run from 2026 to 2029.
Nordicom to Launch Research Briefings Bridging Academia and Society
Nordicom is launching a new publication series that aims to make research on media, communication, and journalism more accessible to society. The Nordicom Research Briefings series will provide concise overviews on current topics.
New Journalistica Issue Highlights the Agency of People and Networks in the History of Nordic Journalism
The latest special issue of the Danish journal Journalistica examines Nordic journalism history, highlighting the journalists, editors, and professional networks that have driven the field beyond its institutional frameworks.
Streaming Has Changed Storytelling – A New Book Explains How
A new Routledge volume, Seriality in the Streaming Era, explores how streaming platforms have transformed the logic of serialized storytelling – reshaping narrative form, audience engagement, and creative practice across media and genres.
Communication in the Service of the State – What Does the Research Say?
The debate on government agencies’ communication flares up from time to time – it can be about campaigns, costs, or the number of communications officers employed. In a new book, two researchers provide an overview of Swedish government agencies’ communication activities. The book concludes with a summary of the most important lessons in seven points.
New Initiative to Empower Young Voices in the Debate on Digital Infrastructure
The Danish think tank Tænketanken Digital Infrastruktur has inaugurated a new initiative, Youth CTRL – Youth Coalition for Tech Rights and Legitimacy, designed to bring young people into the heart of debate on democracy, infrastructure, and technological governance.
Are You a Doctoral Student Looking for PhD courses?
Our updated feed highlights 19 PhD courses across the Nordic region, in the academic year 2025 - 2026 covering topics from digital media and political communication to research funding. The feed is updated regularly.
Nordic Journalism Educators Approach AI with a “No-Panic" Pragmatism
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the media landscape, but what place should it have in journalism education? A new study by Maarit Jaakkola and Jenny Wiik provides the first comprehensive overview of how Nordic journalism educators are approaching the matter, and how prepared they feel to teach AI.
A World in the Palm of Their Hands
A new book explores how teenage boys use smartphones to connect, create, and make sense of who they are.
Nordic Research Associations Back Academic Freedom in Joint Statement
At the NordMedia2025 Conference in Odense, the national Nordic research research associations raised the alarm over shrinking academic freedom. In a joint statement released in June, associations from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden called attention to the growing threat. Nordic scholars also stand in solidarity with colleagues around the world who are experiencing their academic freedom being threatened.
Nordmedia25 in Odense: Top Picks for Free-Time Exploration
We are very much looking forward to seeing you next week in Odense. While the programme offers many engaging sessions across divisions, we know you might also appreciate a moment to catch your breath. To that end, we have prepared a list of recommended places to visit should you wish to take a break between the conference activities in Denmark’s vibrant third-largest city.
Can Scholars Serve Society Without Losing Autonomy? Join the Discussion at NordMedia25
At the fast-approaching NordMedia25 conference, Nordicom will host a workshop that takes on a timely and complex issue: how scholars can contribute to solving societal challenges without compromising their academic independence.
