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. Research at the department is primarily organised into five areas: digital culture and digital media; media audiences and media use; news and public affairs journalism; political communication; and risk and crisis communication.