Three Lessons From a Journalist Who Switched to Academia
As a journalist and staff writer for a decade, I made a transition to the academic world in 2014–2015 as I studied for a Master of Arts in Specialized Journalism at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. What did I learn?
Students Decided to Present Their Master's Theses Virtually in Public
Students in the humanities at the University of Gothenburg decided to make a website for the presentation of their Master's thesis when the public presentation was not possible.
Nordicom Adds New Quality Label to Their Open Access Books
Nordicom strengthens the status of Nordic academic books by partnering with Kriterium, a Swedish portal for peer review of Open Access books. Peer review is not just for journal articles anymore – authors publishing books with Nordicom will now have the opportunity to submit their manuscripts for expert peer review.
Nordicom Sets a Digital Book Table at Virtual Conferences
When conferences are going virtual, Nordicom is contributing to the events by presenting open access books at a virtual book table. The first virtual book table is set at the Nordic Media Days in Bergen.
The University Branding Game – Traps and Pitfalls
Nordic universities are more and more often renewing their brand identities. Some universities are leaving traditional values while others are persisting in them. Can you guess what the most frequently used brand color at the Nordic universities and university colleges is?
Drop Everything, a New Crisis Is Here
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, crisis communication researchers are in their element. “All your other work has to be put aside to give the crisis your full focus”, says Marina Ghersetti, one of the communication researchers at the University of Gothenburg.
NordMedia Network Obtained a Publishing Certificate
NordMedia Network has obtained a publishing certificate from the Swedish Press and Broadcasting Authority. The certificate provides the constitutional protection of freedom of expression and enables publishing of content with a more journalistic character.
Greetings from the Home Office – Journalism Teachers and the Corona Crisis
How to teach practical news work online? This is an acute question for many journalism teachers now. We asked some colleagues how they are handling the situation.
Are Newsletters the New Blogs?
Newsletters are becoming an increasingly popular way of delivering news on academic research. In a time when many of us are working from home under uncertain conditions, they can provide a lifeline to stay connected to the community.
Cancel Everything – or Just Postpone?
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, many conference organisers are currently struggling with hard decisions. We have weighed the pros and cons against each other.
A New Nordic Master's Program in Journalism Studies in Stockholm
The new journalism Master's programme, beginning next Autumn at Stockholm University, takes a theoretical direction. This is the first research-oriented journalism programme in Sweden.
Virtual Alternatives: Video Presentations at Academic Conferences Are On the Rise
Delivering presentations via video is environmentally friendly and cost-effective. However, one of the challenges is that video presentation is still a new format and neither presenters not audiences are completely familiar with it.
Operation Rescue: Finns to Host IAMCR Conference
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak made the upcoming IAMCR in Beijing impossible, but the bold and creative Kaarle Nordenstreng came to the rescue with his colleagues in Tampere.
Mimicking of News is Used to Spread Racism
New Nordicom Review article examines how the mimicking of news is used when spreading racism.
Introducing Newsgames to Journalism Education
A new study analyses two pilot courses where students in journalism developed newsgames together with computer science students.
New Book on Freedom of Expression and the Rise of Extremism
A new anthology addresses issues such as the rise of extremism and terrorism, conflicts concerning diversity and minority rights, as well as the situation for freedom of expression.
Political Debate Intensifies on Twitter
A new study in Nordicom Review compares two televised party leaders’ debates before the 2014 general election in Sweden with the activity on Twitter.
Big Differences in Swedish and Danish Media Coverage of #MeToo
In Sweden, the hashtag #MeToo created a snowball effect of demonstrations and debates requiring political change.
Next NordMedia Conference in Iceland
The conference will be organized at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik from August 18–20.
Nordicom Launches NordMedia Network
At the NordMedia conference in August 2019, Nordicom launches a new digital platform dedicated to Nordic media researchers.