University of Gothenburg
The Department of Journalism, Media and Communication
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Our research

The Department of Journalism, Media and Communication (JMG) is a leading centre for research and teaching in journalism, media and communication in Sweden. Research is pursued in a number of fields and within journalism, political communication and crisis communication is considered world-leading in the latest external ranking (red 19).

Research groups at JMG

Digital culture and digital media
In recent decades, the media landscape has undergone extensive development, with digital media creating new conditions for…
Media audiences and media use
People's use of various media is central to both the users themselves and to the media and the development of society. This…
Journalism and news provision in transition
Journalism is in a transformative phase where media technology innovation, new information flows, and pressured economic…
Political communication
Politics is ultimately about communication. Political communication between political leaders, authorities, media, and…
Risk and crisis communication
We live in a society characterized by various risks and crises, where knowledge about these is crucial for society's…
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