Machines Don’t Think, They Compute
"It is unfortunate that serious researchers portray AI as human-like and attribute various good and bad human qualities to the systems. Machines do not think; they compute", writes Bjørnar Tessem from the University of Bergen.
NordMedia25 Conference Welcomes You in the Hometown of Hans Christian Andersen
We take great pleasure in announcing that the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense will serve as the host institution for the NordMedia conference on 13–15 August 2025. Odense is known, among other things, as the home of the literary fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen.
New Leader of NORDIS Looking Forward to Enhanced Monitoring of Disinformation in the Nordics
As the Nordic Observatory for Digital Media and Information Disorder (NORDIS) consortium reaches its two-years milestone, the hub’s new leader Morten Langfeldt Dahlback from Faktisk.no, offers insights into NORDIS' endeavors for the upcoming years.
AI-driven Tools for Researchers Worth Knowing about
Researchers have a multitude of AI-powered tools at their disposal to assist them with academic work. We bring to the forefront two additions of considerable value.
“PastForward”: New Nordic Research Project Investigates Political Uses of the Past
New research project, led by Manuel Menke from the University of Copenhagen, examines how Nordic politicians employ collective memory and historical narratives to justify their visions of the future.
Authoritarianism Behind the Screen: Online Forums’ Role in the Normalisation of Far-Right Discourse
In a recent Nordicom Review article, Mats Ekström from the University of Gothenburg investigates how authoritarianism is articulated online, and the implications it has for the normalisation of far-right discourse.
As Researchers, We Should also Talk about Our Failures
"The life of a researcher is far from a mere chronicle of successes. Perhaps we could, from time to time, also share when our endeavors fall short", remarks Bengt Johansson.
The Journalist Fund for Further Training Offers a Scholarship Opportunity
The Journalist Fund for Further Training has announced scholarships for journalists with a connection to Sweden who work in the field of journalism research or media research at a university or college.
Venturing Behind the Nordics: International Opportunities for Nordic Researchers and Students
For those seeking to broaden their horizons, we introduce the Nordic Centre in Shanghai, China, and the Nordic Press Centre in Washington, D.C., USA.
When Does Online Ethnography Become Stalking? Some Reflections From Researching Teenagers on Dating Apps
Following teens on different social media, especially the private world of dating apps, gave me extraordinary rich and interesting data. The participatory observation, however, led to some new issues, particularly regarding privacy.
New Nordic Research: Swedish MPs on Twitter – Undermining the Legitimacy of the News Media
Nordicom Review has recently published an article by Agnes Liminga and Jesper Strömbäck titled “Undermining the legitimacy of the news media: How Swedish members of parliament use Twitter to criticise the news media”.
Organizing a Successful Conference: Convention Bureaus and Professional Organizers Can Help
Organizing conferences is becoming increasingly professionalized. Academics can benefit from professional conference organizers and convention bureaus in their region.
New Study Explores Generative AI's Impact on Organisational Communication
A recent study led by Martina Skrubbeltrang Mahnke at the Roskilde University, Denmark, sheds light on the influence of generative AI on organizational communication.
NordMedia23 Conference Summarised: A Recap from Norway
Taking place in Bergen from August 16 to 18, the NordMedia23 conference ermerged as the grandest event in the 50-year history of the NordMedia conference series, boasting the highest number of registered participants and presented research papers. Erik Knudsen, the Chair of the Local Committee, delivers summarizing remarks.
Never Take Yourself Too Seriously: Lesson Learned at the Doctoral Pre-Conference
"Let's not take ourselves too seriously – everything will be alright!" This was an insight from a participant of the NordMedia23 Doctoral Pre-conference. Indeed, one of the objectives of the one-day seminar was to make the PhD journey appear as more humane.
The NordMedia23 Conference in Bergen Attracted over 400 Participants
The 50th NordMedia23 Conference, which was held on 16–18 August in Bergen, Norway, attracted a record number of researchers. With 345 papers submitted and 401 participants registered, it became the most popular conference in the Nordic history ever.
NordMedia23 Conference Programme Finalised
The conference programme for the NordMedia23 conference is all set. Between the opening and final keynote, there will be paper sessions in 12 research divisions and 3 temporary working groups.
NordMedia More Popular Than Ever
NordMedia23 is extremely popular – the conference will have more physical attendees than any other NordMedia conference it the series’ fifty year history. The conference in Bergen offers plenty of opportunities for networking.
Future Shock! What Should Media Scholars Do?
The upcoming NordMedia23 Conference offers an exhibition called “Future Fest”. Here, you can test thought-provoking media prototypes and rate your conviction that media scholars can make a difference.
Vilde Schanke Sundet Confirmed as a Keynote Speaker at NordMedia23
The second keynote speaker at the NordMedia23 Conference in August will be Vilde Schanke Sundet. Sundet is an Associate professor in media and communication at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet).