The Best Places to Work When Visiting Reykjavik with a Laptop
Continuing our journey through Nordic capitals for remote workers, we now turn our attention to Reykjavik, Iceland.
Nordic Vaccine Scepticism Reflects Broader Mistrust in Modern Government and Science, Reveals New Book
Bringing together studies from across the Nordic region, new book examines the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on vaccine hesitancy.
Authors of a New Book: “ We Need More Monitoring, Reliable Data, and Informed Dialogue to Challenge Tech Giants' Monopolies"
"We discuss Big Tech's power but lack systematic monitoring," emphasise Sofie Flensburg and Signe Sophus Lai. With their new book, the authors hope to see a growing interest in infrastructure analysis within Nordic countries and more actors building upon their results and research methodologies.
On the Origin of the Third Person in Abstracts
Have you ever wondered why abstracts are often written in the third person? If this question has crossed your mind, rest assured, you're not alone. Johannes Bjerling, Editor at Nordicom, decided to delve into this matter.
The Best Places to Work When Visiting Stockholm with a Laptop
Our series for laptop workers visiting Nordic capitals continues with Sweden. Discover the ideal workplaces in #Stockholm when visiting the city and needing to find a place for a couple of hours of concentrated work.
NordMedia Network's Researcher Database Reaches 1,000 Members
Our open expert database of media researchers has crossed the limit of 1,000 registered members. The next goals, according to the editor-in-chief, include discovering new forms and formats for the scholarly service and deepening Nordic-Baltic connections.
Medianorway Ceases Operation After 30 Years
After three decades of documenting media trends in Norway, the information center ceases operations due to financial constraints.
A New Think Tank Hopes to Advance Democratic Digital Societies
“Our ambition is to increase knowledge both in the public domain as well as with policy makers about the functioning, control, and resilience of digital infrastructures”, says Signe Ravn-Højgaard, a co-founder of the Think Tank for Digital Infrastructure.
The Best Places to Work When Visiting Helsinki with a Laptop
If you are visiting a Nordic capital for one day work trip, where to find good working spaces in the city centre? In our series for travelling laptop workers, we will give you some suggestions, departing from Finland's capital Helsinki.
Addressing Linguistic Unprofessionalism
"There is just no reasonable justification for academics to submit articles for peer review that resemble of a rough sketch more than a diligently crafted first draft. To put it bluntly: It's disrespectful and selfish", writes Erlend Lavik from the University of Bergen.
Do You Know These Nordic Christmas Traditions?
From the luminous Luciatåget in Sweden to the playful Yule Lads of Iceland, each Nordic country contributes to a rich tapestry of festive Christmas customs. Learn more about some of the Yuletide traditions that define the magical holiday spirit in the region.
Gender-Balanced Boards Pave the Way for More Female Leaders in the Media Industry
An analysis conducted by Nordicom, examining the largest media corporations in the Nordic region, illustrates a correlation between gender-equitable corporate boards and the appointment of CEOs, as well as the composition of executive leadership teams.
Learning in Scholarly Networks: Year 2023 in the Field of Media and Information Literacy Research
Networks are an integral part of academic collaborations. The existence of networks becomes especially tangible before Christmas, when all networks experience the need of gathering and wrapping up the year. Maarit Jaakkola summarizes the academic year of collaboration within her own area of networking, media and information literacy research.
Infiltration of Big Tech: New Book Exposes Global Players Emerging as Central Communication Gatekeepers in the Nordics
Nordicom's latest publication, authored by Signe Sophus Lai and Sofie Flensburg, sheds light on the clash between traditional Nordic welfare models and the pervasive influence of global tech titans.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Back in 1982, the English band The Clash, delved into the complexities of a tumultuous relationship, pondering the question: “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”. Fast forward to today, and similar quandary echoes in the minds of researchers as they navigate their increasingly intricate relationship with X, formerly known as Twitter.
Artificial Intelligence: A Reading List
As the festive season approaches, we have compiled a list of books on the topic that captures everyone's attention – Artificial Intelligence.
Authors of a New Anthology: "We Need to Understand How the Media Industry Stays Relevant to Young Viewers"
In a rapidly changing media landscape, young audiences' experiences and preferences are more diverse than ever. Editors Pia Majbritt Jensen and Eva Novrup Redvall discuss their new anthology, "Audiovisual Content for Children and Adolescents in Scandinavia: Production, Distribution, and Reception in a Multiplatform Era," exploring the challenges in media consumption by young audiences.
Nordicom Review Calls for Academic Book Reviewers
Whether you are a junior scholar looking for opportunities to further your writing experience, or a seasoned scholar looking to share your expertise, writing a book review can be a valuable exercise. Nordicom Review is looking for book reviewers for the upcoming issue, and beyond.
”I Have Heard of Incidents Researchers Have Faced, Which Should Never Have Happened”
Researchers are expected to communicate scientific findings and actively engage in public discourse. Addressing the public, however, can be a quite daunting task, especially for younger academics. Drawing from more than two decades of experience, Stine Liv Johansen, from Aarhus University, reflects on the challenges and opportunities that public outreach entails.
Machines Don’t Think, They Compute
"It is unfortunate that serious researchers portray AI as human-like and attribute various good and bad human qualities to the systems. Machines do not think; they compute", writes Bjørnar Tessem from the University of Bergen.