NordMedia25 Programme Now Available
The full programme for the NordMedia25 conference in Odense is now live! You can now explore all sessions and plan your participation.
The Road to a Doctorate: A New Swedish Volume Charts the Unspoken and Rarely Acknowledged Terrain of PhD Life
To the oustide world, PhD studies are often romanticised as a period of intense learning, personal growth, and groundbreaking research. Within academia, they are more often understood as complex and demanding – marked by both challenges and transformation. “The PhD Wanderer: Essays on Doctoral Studies in Sweden”, a new publication from Uppsala University edited by Cristina Ghita and Martin Stojanov, presents a nuanced and honest portrayal of the PhD journey through reflections from Swedish doctoral graduates and conversations with senior scholars.
Clarification Regarding Registration Fee Adjustment for NordMedia25 Conference
We have recently discovered an error in the registration process for the NordMedia25 conference. Unfortunately, the early bird registration fee was incorrectly charged at a lower amount than the official listed price due to a system confusion with another conference. As a result, SDU will be issuing an additional invoice to cover the remaining balance.
Nordicom Review Hits New High with 4.0 CiteScore
Nordicom Review has reached a new benchmark in academic visibility and impact, recording a CiteScore of 4.0 for 2024. This is the highest score in the journal’s history and a notable increase from its previous record of 2.8 in 2023.
NordMedia25: Final Paper Submission Deadline – 16 June
NordMedia25 has received a record number of abstract submissions this year. Following the notification of acceptance, we would like to remind all participants that the deadline for submitting final papers is 16 June.
MedieKultur's New Special Issue Explores the Evolution of Online Television Publishing
The Danish journal MedieKultur has published a new special issue titled “Publishing Strategies in Online Television”, offering a timely look at how streaming services, public broadcasters, and digital platforms are reshaping the way television content is released and consumed.
2024 Media Use in the Nordics: Insights from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
The Media Barometers are annual surveys tracking daily media consumption. In Sweden, the survey has been conducted by Nordicom since 1979, with support from the Swedish Ministry of Culture. In Norway, Statistics Norway has carried out a corresponding survey since 1991. In Denmark, the study of news media usage is carried out by researchers at the Center for News Research at Roskilde University.
What to Expect from the NordMedia25 Keynotes: A First Glimpse
With NordMedia25 approaching in August, the conference program is beginning to take shape. The keynote abstracts are now available, offering an early look at some of the themes and questions that will drive this year’s discussions in Odense.
NordMedia25: Registration Now Open
Registration for the NordMedia25 conference in Odense is now open. Take advantage of early-bird pricing available through 28 June 2025. Standard registration rates will apply from 29 June onward.
Meta Used Books and Research Papers to Train Its AI - Was Yours One of Them?
Meta has illegally used millions of books and scientific papers to train its AI models. We explain how to check if your work has been pirated, and what steps you can take if it has.
New Knowledge Centre at Södertörn University to Explore the Future of Public Service Media
Södertörn University in Sweden has launched a new research and knowledge hub dedicated to studying the role and future of public service media in a rapidly changing digital and political landscape. The Knowledge Center for Public Service Media (K-pub) will focus on the challenges and transformations affecting public broadcasters across Sweden, Eastern Europe, and the Baltic region.
Doctoral Research 2024: What Did the New Nordic Doctors Study?
Data journalism, gender and ideologies online, digital parenting, investigative journalism, and how parliamentarians use media – these were just some of the topics of the doctoral theses defended at Nordic universities last year. In 2024, 66 researchers earned their PhDs in the region. Congratulations to all!
All-Time Abstract Submission Record Shattered for NordMedia25
It is with a great plasure to share that NordMedia25 has received a record 452 abstract submissions, the highest in the conference’s history!
Nordic Resilience to Disinformation: A New Network Examines Community Preparedness
Disinformation, deepfakes, and conspiracy theories are increasingly weaponized in conflicts across Europe. While Nordic countries are often seen as resilient to false narratives due to high social and political trust, they remain vulnerable. A new Nordic initiative assesses community preparedness for disinformation threats.
Nordic Media Landscape 2023: Largest Companies and Digital Trends
Nordicom has released new factsheets detailing the largest media and newspaper companies in the Nordic region. The Nordic media research centre has also compiled a comprehensive overview of key publicly funded studies on media habits and Internet use across the Nordics.
EU Kids Online Warns Against Social Media Bans for Children
The EU Kids Online network, which includes all Nordic countries, has issued a statement cautioning against outright bans on children's access to social media. The research group argues that such restrictions could do more harm than good by undermining children's rights and pushing them toward unregulated digital spaces.
The Nordic Network for Communication Infrastructure Research Is Now on NordMedia Network
As the Nordics rely more on American tech giants for digital infrastructure, questions of sovereignty and control are growing. The Nordic Network for Communication Infrastructure Research (NNCIR) explores digital communication infrastructures, datafication, and platform dependencies shaping Nordic media and industries. You can now follow NNCIR’s activities on NordMedia Network.
Brand New Podcast Breaks Down Journalism Research Methods
Journalistica, the Nordic Open Access journal dedicated to journalism research, has launched a new podcast, Journalistica Methods. Whether you’re a journalist or researcher, the podcast offers practical, step-by-step guidance to making sense of journalism research methods.
Looking for Collaborators? The 'Calls for Action' Section Is Your Place to Go!
If you’re looking to expand your network, find collaborators, or recruit participants for your research or projects, don’t overlook the 'Call to Action' section on our website!
Have You Heard of Nord 55°? The Nordic Media Policy Initiative That’s Gaining Ground
Launched just last year, the Nord55° aspire to promote collaboration and strengthen shared Nordic values within culture and media. “Our mission has never been more important,” the initiative states on its website.