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

Our research

Our research is characterised by a broad, social science–oriented agenda with a strong empirical focus, employing a wide range of methods, both quantitative and qualitative. The department is particularly distinguished by its long-standing research programmes on journalism and democracy, media audiences, and public opinion research.

Five research areas

The research primarily focuses on five areas: digital culture and digital media, media audiences and media use, news and public affairs journalism, political communication, and risk and crisis communication. Here you can read more about these areas and find our publications. We also have a visiting research fellow programme.

Our research
Research areas
Research at JMG primarily focuses on five areas. The SOM Institute is also affiliated with the department, an independent…
Our research
Publications
The researchers at JMG continuously publish the results of their studies in scientific articles, books and reports. JMG has…
Our research
Visiting research fellow programme

Meet one of our researchers

Jesper Strömbäck is Professor of Journalism and Political Communication at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses, among other things, on how disinformation, social media, and changing media landscapes affect democracy – issues that are highly relevant ahead of elections.

Research story/portrait
Professor Jesper Strömbäck warns against confusing opinions with facts
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