The NordMedia 2025 Conference is set to bring fresh perspectives and more focused, specialised discussions to the Nordic media research community. Hosted in Odense, the conference will feature newly established Temporary Working Groups (TWGs) and Divisions.
We are excited to announce some changes within the NordMedia Divisions and Temporary Working Groups (TWGs). Recognising the depth, functioning, and impact of their research, the Media, Communication and Health group, along with the Visual Communication and Culture group, have officially transitioned to Divisions.
Additionally, NordMedia welcomes two new TWGs. The Media and Linguistic Minorities TWG focuses on media in minority or minoritised languages in the Nordic countries. Meanwhile, the Digital Technologies, Materiality, and the Environment TWG
investigates the intersections of digital platforms with environmental responsibility and social accountability.
– We are happy to see two of our Temporary Working Groups transition into full Divisions, reflecting their steady growth and the critical mass of researchers and knowledge they’ve cultivated. These groups have established themselves through numerous publications and successful conferences, underscoring their importance in the field. The introduction of new Temporary Working Groups further strengthens our commitment to fostering forward-thinking discussions and collaborations that tackle today’s most pressing media challenges, says Susana Tosca, chair of NordMedia25.
A full overview of all Divisions and TWGs can be found here.
About the NordMedia conference
The NordMedia25 conference is set to take place on 13–15 August 2025, with a pre-conference for doctoral students scheduled for 12 August.
This conference is being co-hosted by the department of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). There will be a local organising committee and a Nordic academic committee that consists of the representatives of the national research associations from Sweden (FSMK), Finland (Mevi), Norway (NML), Denmark (SmiD), and Nordicom.
NordMedia is a biennial conference for Nordic media and communication researchers organised by the national Nordic media researcher associations together with Nordicom. It was organised in 1973 for the first time.
We kindly encourage you to monitor the NordMedia Conference homepage on our platform for forthcoming updates and further information regarding the conference.