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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.
NordMedia25 Programme Now Available
The full programme for the NordMedia25 conference in Odense is now live! You can now explore all sessions and plan your participation.
The Road to a Doctorate: A New Swedish Volume Charts the Unspoken and Rarely Acknowledged Terrain of PhD Life
To the oustide world, PhD studies are often romanticised as a period of intense learning, personal growth, and groundbreaking research. Within academia, they are more often understood as complex and demanding – marked by both challenges and transformation. “The PhD Wanderer: Essays on Doctoral Studies in Sweden”, a new publication from Uppsala University edited by Cristina Ghita and Martin Stojanov, presents a nuanced and honest portrayal of the PhD journey through reflections from Swedish doctoral graduates and conversations with senior scholars.
Clarification Regarding Registration Fee Adjustment for NordMedia25 Conference
We have recently discovered an error in the registration process for the NordMedia25 conference. Unfortunately, the early bird registration fee was incorrectly charged at a lower amount than the official listed price due to a system confusion with another conference. As a result, SDU will be issuing an additional invoice to cover the remaining balance.
Nordicom Review Hits New High with 4.0 CiteScore
Nordicom Review has reached a new benchmark in academic visibility and impact, recording a CiteScore of 4.0 for 2024. This is the highest score in the journal’s history and a notable increase from its previous record of 2.8 in 2023.
NordMedia25: Final Paper Submission Deadline – 16 June
NordMedia25 has received a record number of abstract submissions this year. Following the notification of acceptance, we would like to remind all participants that the deadline for submitting final papers is 16 June.
MedieKultur's New Special Issue Explores the Evolution of Online Television Publishing
The Danish journal MedieKultur has published a new special issue titled “Publishing Strategies in Online Television”, offering a timely look at how streaming services, public broadcasters, and digital platforms are reshaping the way television content is released and consumed.
2024 Media Use in the Nordics: Insights from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
The Media Barometers are annual surveys tracking daily media consumption. In Sweden, the survey has been conducted by Nordicom since 1979, with support from the Swedish Ministry of Culture. In Norway, Statistics Norway has carried out a corresponding survey since 1991. In Denmark, the study of news media usage is carried out by researchers at the Center for News Research at Roskilde University.
What to Expect from the NordMedia25 Keynotes: A First Glimpse
With NordMedia25 approaching in August, the conference program is beginning to take shape. The keynote abstracts are now available, offering an early look at some of the themes and questions that will drive this year’s discussions in Odense.
NordMedia25: Registration Now Open
Registration for the NordMedia25 conference in Odense is now open. Take advantage of early-bird pricing available through 28 June 2025. Standard registration rates will apply from 29 June onward.
Meta Used Books and Research Papers to Train Its AI - Was Yours One of Them?
Meta has illegally used millions of books and scientific papers to train its AI models. We explain how to check if your work has been pirated, and what steps you can take if it has.
New Knowledge Centre at Södertörn University to Explore the Future of Public Service Media
Södertörn University in Sweden has launched a new research and knowledge hub dedicated to studying the role and future of public service media in a rapidly changing digital and political landscape. The Knowledge Center for Public Service Media (K-pub) will focus on the challenges and transformations affecting public broadcasters across Sweden, Eastern Europe, and the Baltic region.
Doctoral Research 2024: What Did the New Nordic Doctors Study?
Data journalism, gender and ideologies online, digital parenting, investigative journalism, and how parliamentarians use media – these were just some of the topics of the doctoral theses defended at Nordic universities last year. In 2024, 66 researchers earned their PhDs in the region. Congratulations to all!
All-Time Abstract Submission Record Shattered for NordMedia25
It is with a great plasure to share that NordMedia25 has received a record 452 abstract submissions, the highest in the conference’s history!
Nordic Resilience to Disinformation: A New Network Examines Community Preparedness
Disinformation, deepfakes, and conspiracy theories are increasingly weaponized in conflicts across Europe. While Nordic countries are often seen as resilient to false narratives due to high social and political trust, they remain vulnerable. A new Nordic initiative assesses community preparedness for disinformation threats.
