University of Southern Denmark Awards Honorary Doctorate to Founder of New Research Field
Existential Media Studies, established by Amanda Lagerkvist, has become an important theoretical and empirical approach to understanding digital culture. In recognition of her contributions to the field, Lagerkvist has been awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Southern Denmark. Congratulations!
Ytre-Arne and Moe with a New Book on News Saturation
News avoidance has been a growing topic of scholarly interest. “In a complementary effort, our work focuses on a different part of that phenomenon: those people who say they sometimes or often avoid the news, but are not extreme or consistent avoiders”, say Brita Ytre-Arne and Hallvard Moe about their new book.
NordMedia27: Call for Temporary Working Groups and Division Transition Applications
NordMedia invites proposals for new and continuing Temporary Working Groups (TWGs), as well as applications from established TWGs seeking to transition into formal Divisions. NordMedia27 will be held in Helsinki, Finland, on 11–13 August 2027.
Media Cynics – or Disappointed Media Romantics? Understanding Distrust in the News Media
What makes people deeply distrust established news media? In their new book "Nationens fiender", Peter Jakobsson and Fredrik Stiernstedt examine some of journalism’s harshest critics – and find that their relationship with the media is more complex than it might first appear.
Examining Representations of Ageing in the Nordic Welfare States
A newly published article, “Framing healthy aging and digital technologies: News Coverage in the Nordic Welfare States (2017–2022)”, explores how newspapers support or challenge Nordic welfare state principles by how they frame older citizens. With a population aging at a pace parallel to increasing digitalisation, the need for new digital solutions for healthcare is becoming apparent, and media representation is more important than ever.
Alternative Media Research Enters a New Stage
The edited volume, Alternative Media in European Contexts: Theoretical Cornerstones, Methodological Challenges, and Systemic Conditions, examines how the study of alternative media has developed into an increasingly diverse and established field of research. Bringing together theoretical, methodological, and systemic perspectives, the book argues that alternative media studies are now entering a third stage.
New Book Takes on Local Communities Dominated by Social Media
Steen Steensen from OsloMet presents a new book in which, through an ethnographic exploration of two distinct communities in Denmark and England, he seeks to answer how the retreat of local journalism and the advance of social media platforms are reshaping democracy at the grassroots level.
Nordicom Hosts Second Academic Publishing Workshop for Doctoral Students
Nordicom recently hosted its second workshop on academic publishing for doctoral students. Thirteen young Nordic scholars came together in Gothenburg for a two-day exploration of the academic publishing landscape, preparing manuscripts for journal submission, and navigating the peer review process.
Young Danes Are Now the Most Willing to Pay for News, New Report from Roskilde University Shows
Young Danes aged 18–24 are now the age group most willing to pay for news, according to a new report. They have overtaken older age groups aged 55 and above, who have traditionally shown the highest willingness to pay for news.
Nordicom Review Reaches Milestone Q1 Position in Web of Science Rankings
For the first time, Nordicom Review has reached the top quartile (Q1) in the Web of Science ranking of international communication journals. With a Journal Impact Factor of 2.5 for 2025, the Nordic Diamond Open Access journal has achieved its strongest position to date.
Unveiling the NordMedia27 Conference Theme: “Out of Order”
NordMedia27 takes “Out of Order” as its conference theme. Hosted by the University of Helsinki, the conference will take place on 11–13 August 2027 and will focus on the role of media in discursive struggles over social imaginaries and moral orders.
Nordic Media Barometers 2025: Digital Platforms Tighten Their Grip
The 2025 Media Barometers from Sweden and Norway point to the same overall trend: digital and platform-based media continue to grow, while traditional formats such as linear TV, radio, and print newspapers keep losing reach – particularly among younger audiences.
SMiD Marks 50 Years with AI-Focused Anniversary Conference
The Association of Media and Communication Researchers in Denmark, SMiD, celebrated its 50th anniversary during its biennial conference held earlier this month. The jubilee gathering brought researchers under the theme “From Print to Prompt: Media and Communication Research and Education in the Era of AI”.
Mapping Terrestrial Television in the Nordics
Terrestrial television in the Nordic countries is shaped by a shared European regulatory framework, but each country organises and regulates it in its own way. A new factsheet from Nordicom highlights both the similarities and the key differences in structure, licensing, and public service.
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.