NordMedia 25: Call for Submissions
NordMedia 2025 invites submissions of papers, panels, and workshops engaging with the conference theme, Imagining Livable Futures. While we encourage participants to address the theme thoughtfully, creative and interpretive approaches are welcome. The conference is set to take place on 13–15 August 2025 in Odense. University of Southern Denmark is the host institution.
Innovating Under Pressure in Mittmedia’s Digital Transformation
The transformation of Mittmedia, a regional media group in Sweden, is a case study in balancing innovation with an ever-changing media landscape. How does a traditional local newspaper company manage digitalisation while remaining relevant to its communities under difficult economic conditions?
Joining the Exodus?
In the wake of the US election and Elon Musk’s ties to the Trump campaign, prominent media outlets and voices are retreating from X, seeking refuge on platforms like Bluesky. For researchers, too, the question persists: Should they lurk, engage, or leave? Bengt Johansson from the University of Gothenburg shares his perspective on navigating a platform that’s both polarized and still central to public discourse.
The Power of Transparency: Insights from Norway’s Public Health Authorities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Transparency played a central role in the communication strategies of the Norwegian public health authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic, a newly published book suggests. “We were lucky to be able to conduct observation from within the Norwegian Institute of Public Health as the pandemic unfolded”, says one of the authors.
Field Notes: Two Nordic Conferences Shed Light on in Preserving Memories of the Past and Fostering Hope for the Present
Researcher Mercedes de Luis Andrés visited conferences in Sweden and Norway as part of her ongoing research of book clubs as a component of journalism culture. Both meetings have enriched the interplay between memory and journalism in influencing our perception of both nearby and faraway realities. These insights prompt further reflection on resilience and empathy within an increasingly complex media landscape.
Meet the Recipent of the Research Dissemination Award for 2024
Her research has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Post, and The Guardian, as well as various Norwegian media outlets. Recently, she received the Research Dissemination Award from Norsk Medieforskerlaget for her commitment to "continuously bringing research to a broad audience." In our conversation with Natalia Kucirkova from the University of Stavanger, we discuss strategies for bridging the gap between research and the public, the representation of female researchers in mainstream media, and how media exposure influences the prioritisation of research topics.
The Balance Between Intervention and Professionalism
In a new study published in Nordicom Review, researchers Jaana Hujanen, Lottie Jangdal, and their colleagues examine how Nordic journalists perceive their roles when reporting on environmental issues.
Farewell to Cultural Journalism?
It appears that soon only niche newspapers will prioritise cultural content in Norway. Are the once-busy culture departments on the verge of disappearing? asks Leif Ove Larsen.
What Can Media and Communication Studies Offer to the Gender Debate?
In the latest issue of Nordic Journal of Media Studies, editors Tina Askanius, Jill Walker Rettberg, and Eli Skogerbø dive deep into the intersection of media and gender, examining how it’s shaped by evolving politics, culture, and technology. “Our aim was to bring people together and have a joint conversation around gender and media across the Nordics”, the editors share.
Is Flight-Mode Your Survival Mode? New Book Explores the Digital Disconnection Phenomenon
Authors of a new anthology aim to shift the debate on digitalisation. “Who has the possibility to disconnect is very important to scrutinise”, the editors stress.
Call for Papers - Extremism on Social Media: Nordic Perspectives
The SMIDGE research project (HorizonEurope), Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at University of Copenhagen, and Nordicom invite scholars from a broad range of disciplines to submit extended abstracts for a special issue of Nordicom Review.
Live Life as if Having a Spare: Challenges of Being a War Journalist in Myanmar
Three years ago, on February 1, 2021, Myanmar's military seized power, dismantling the democratic government. The coup has significantly compromised journalists' ability to work freely, subjecting them to increased censorship, arrests, and violence. Thin, a journalism student, provides us with insight into the realities faced by journalists who remained in Myanmar after the coup.
Journalism and AI – Opportunities and Threats
Dr. Nico Drok, Vice Chair of the World Journalism Education Council and emeritus professor of Media & Civil Society, has dedicated over 40 years to journalism education. During the VII International Journalism Forum hosted by al-Farabi Kazakh National University in April 2024, he presented on Journalism and AI. We are pleased to share his talk with you.
Early Career Researchers Lead Roundtable at FSMK
The first day of the 2024 FSMK conference was concluded with a roundtable led by early career researchers.
Alternatives for Webinars: Organising a Reading Circle of Scientific Texts
A great alternative for webinars is a reading circle of scientific texts that is open to all. In early 2024, six Finnish research journals organised a virtual reading circle, coupled with a podcast series, with an interdisciplinary approach to the newest research on youth.
The International Journalism Festival 2024 through a Nordic Lens
Each year, the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, brings together thousands of journalists, media developers, students, and media scholars from all corners of the world. Curious about highlights of this year’s festival, we turned to Nordic researchers.
Researching Media Non-Use: Takeaways from Inverting the Perspective
As digital media continues to proliferate, there is also a growing focus on its opposite: media non-use, also commonly referred to as digital disconnection. Victoria Kratel writes, "While my PhD project specifically focuses on the possible influence of gender when navigating online and offline life, embarking on this project has also led me to some broader, surprising realizations."
Fredrik Bjerknes Hails as the First Person in Norway to Attain a PhD in Investigative Journalism
In April, Fredrik Bjerknes successfully defended his doctoral dissertation at the University of Bergen, and earned his Ph.D. in investigative journalism. His research represents a pioneering effort in Norway, examining the distinction between Investigative Journalism and other forms of journalism. We sat down with Fredrik to discuss his dissertation and academic journey.
Runaway Scandinavia? Studying the Departures and Arrivals of Screen Production
In recent years, increasing production incentives and evolving global filmmaking trends have intensified the issue of runaway production, especially in Scandinavia. Anders Grønlunds’ postdoctoral project delves into how incentives affect Scandinavian screen industries and the historical context of runaway production, examining their impact on on-screen content and off-screen factors in Scandinavian filmmaking.
Fake News or Misinformation? The Messy Conceptual Landscape of Journalistic Terminology
“Fake news”, “Junk news”, and “Misinformation” – there are a lot of concepts out there for journalists to use to describe similar phenomena. But do they really mean the same thing, and what are the implications of prioritising one over another? Johan Farkas has been studying how Danish journalists use and define these terms in the contemporary media landscape.