Have You Heard of Afromedia Network? - The Initiative Inspired by NordMedia Network
AfroMedia Network is an international research network dedicated to media and communication studies in African contexts and across the African diaspora. Inaugurated in 2022, the network brings together scholars interested in journalism, digital media, communication research, and media systems connected to Africa.
Nordic Nerds Opens Applications for 2026 Cohort
Academic life can be rewarding, yet isolating and lacking sufficient structured mentorship. Nordic Nerds was created in response to this gap and is now welcoming applications for its 2026 cohort.
Researching the Manosphere? Consider Joining the Nordic Manosphere Network
Although research on the manosphere has grown significantly, it continues to be predominantly shaped by Anglo-American perspectives. Within the Nordic countries, scholarship in the field remains dispersed and relatively underdeveloped. The Nordic Manosphere Network seeks to foster greater coordination among researchers in the region and invites contributions to its inaugural symposium in September 2026.
Nordic Journal of Media Studies Publishes First Articles in New Format
The first four articles from this year’s issue of Nordic Journal of Media Studies are now available. Instead of publishing a complete issue at once, the journal is releasing articles on a rolling basis throughout the spring, all centered on the theme “Media and the Past: Mediating the Past.”
Nordicom Review with Two Articles Offering Fresh Perspectives on Environmental Journalism
The latest issue of Nordicom Review brings together two new studies on environmental journalism, theorising how sustainability can be framed in journalism, alongside research tracing how the language of climate coverage has evolved in Danish media over time.
Clear Patterns in Nordic Political News Use, Report Shows
How do citizens in Scandinavia stay informed about politics and society? A fresh report examines the political information landscape in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden and finds a hybrid media environment in which traditional news outlets, public service media, and social platforms all play a role – though traditional news sources remain central.
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.
