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Department of Media Studies

The Department of Media Studies at Stockholm university offers courses and conduct research in journalism, media, communication, fashion and cinema studies.

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He dives into the history of television

While many American histories of television only start with the public demonstrations in New York in 1939, research fellow Doron Galili, Stockholm University, digs even deeper into the television's origins. On Tuesday he recounted the history of tv in an interview with USC Professor Henry Jenkins.

He dives into the history of television

We seek to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Cinema Studies

Stockholm University seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Cinema Studies at the Department of Media Studies. Ref. No. SU FV-3308-20. Closing date: 31 October 2020.

2 PhD student positions in Cinema Studies

PhD student positions in Cinema Studies at the Department of Media Studies. | Ref. No. SU FV-3250-20. Closing date: 15 October 2020.

Kari Andén-Papadopoulos, professor i medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap. Foto: Privat/Okänd

Researcher: Images documenting the Syrian conflict could be lost forever

When the Arab uprisings washed over Syria almost a decade ago, videographers began documenting protests. But as the regime has regained control the unique historical source material could be wiped out, professor Kari Andén-Papapopoulos told IMS website last Friday.

Read more: Full-length article in Swedish

The Discourse and Practice of Constructive Journalism | JMK Higher Seminar

In this mid-seminar PhD student Joy Kibarabara will present her preliminary findings and an analysis drawn from interviews with 10 journalists and quantitative results of the news event touching on terrorism.

The Discourse and Practice of Constructive Journalism | JMK Higher Seminar

POSTPONED: Arctic Today: Geopolitics, Mediation and Power | JMK Higher Seminar

The JMK Higher Seminar with Miyase Christensen, professor in Media and Communication Studies, on the 'Arctic Today: Geopolitics, Mediation and Power' that was scheduled to take place on November 5 has been postponed.

POSTPONED: Arctic Today: Geopolitics, Mediation and Power | JMK Higher Seminar

'Let the American Show You' | Cinema Studies Research Seminar

In this research seminar Dr. Nadi Tofighian, Stockholm University, presents the current research project "Let the American Show You: Cinema in U.S. Colonial Territories, 1898-1919". Moderated by: Professor Marina Dahlquist.

'Let the American Show You' | Cinema Studies Research Seminar

The law of fashion: how to protect the immaterial assets of a fashion house? | Higher Seminar

Welcome to a higher seminar dedicated to 'The law of fashion: how to protect the immaterial assets of a fashion house?' with Eleonora Rosati, Associate Professor in Intellectual Property (IP) Law, Stockholm University.

Maximum number of 50 guests

Preston Sturges | Cinema Studies Research Seminar

Welcome to a Cinema Studies Research Seminar on writer-director Preston Sturges with PhD Student Linn Lönroth. Discussant: Professor John Sundholm

Preston Sturges | Cinema Studies Research Seminar

Anti-immigration and racist discourse in social media | JMK Higher Seminar

Welcome to a higher seminar with Associate Professor Mattias Ekman, Stockholm University, on "Anti-immigration and racist discourse in social media".

Anti-immigration and racist discourse in social media | JMK Higher Seminar

Televising Information | Cinema Studies Research Seminar

Welcome to a seminar on "Televising Information: Audiovisual Communication of Swedish Government Agencies" with Emil Stjernholm, Assistant Professor, Lund University.

Televising Information | Cinema Studies Research Seminar

’En blodfull kvinna’, Viveca Lindfors and the 40s Swedish cinema | Cinema Studies Research Seminar

In this seminar PhD student Saki Kobayashi presents ’En blodfull kvinna’, Viveca Lindfors and the 40s Swedish cinema.

May 14 | Seminar room 1, Filmhuset

JMK Higher Seminar: Kari Andén-Papadopoulos

Welcome to a JMK Higher Seminar with Kari Andén Papadopoulos, professor in Media and Communication Studies.

JMK Higher Seminar: Kari Andén-Papadopoulos

Workshop: Nature Landforms and Human Mobility: Cinematic Perspectives on Mountain Spaces

Welcome to a 2-day workshop in Cinema Studies dedicated to "Nature Landforms and Human Mobility: Cinematic Perspectives on Mountain Spaces" at Stockholm University.

Nature Landforms and Human Mobility

Swedish Cinema and Everyday Life | Cinema Studies Research Seminar via Zoom

Welcome to a Zoom Seminar on "Swedish Cinema and Everyday Life: A study of cinema-going in its peak and decline" with Associate Professor Åsa Jernudd, Örebro University.

Swedish Cinema and Everyday Life | Cinema Studies Research Seminar via Zoom

Workshop: Nature Landforms and Human Mobility: Cinematic Perspectives on Mountain Spaces

Welcome to a 2-day workshop in Cinema Studies dedicated to "Nature Landforms and Human Mobility: Cinematic Perspectives on Mountain Spaces" at Stockholm University.

Nature Landforms and Human Mobility

Current opening hours of the JMK library

Since September 23, the entire book collection of the JMK library is available for loan. Opening hours for JMK students: weekdays at 10-12. Other visitors need to contact the library for an appointment. Email: biblioteket@ims.su.se.

Current opening hours of the JMK library

Greta Gober, postdoctoral fellow in Journalism, Stockholm University Photo: The University of Oslo

Women are less afraid of voicing gender equality demands in Polish film industry, says researcher

Almost 3 years after the first #MeToo tweet media researcher Greta Gober has tried to trace how the gender equality debate changed the Polish film industry. Tomorrow she will present her findings in a digital conference.

WATCH: Her research presentation

The White House in Washington D.C. Photo: Samuel Borges © Mostphotos

Professor: 'Trump's divisive speech is coming under increased scrutiny'

The US president Donald Trump has created a new way of talking in public premised on the expression of anger, according to Cardiff University Journalism Professor Karin Wahl-Jorgensen. During her visit to Stockholm University in January she labelled his rhetoric as 'angry populism'.

'We need positive emotions and unity'

Professor: "Everyone assumed that men founded the film industry"

”Friends of those heads of industries wrote those first versions of what happened. And little by little it was forgotten that women were instrumental”, said Professor Jane Gaines, Columbia University, N.Y., newly awarded with an honorary doctorate degree by Stockholm University.

She sheds light on women film pioneers

Stockholm University Journalism professor Ester Pollack. Photo: Jens Lasthein

Learn how to recognize false information in social media

Stockholm University Journalism Professor Ester Pollack that has carried out research on critical evaluation of sources, gives you her best advice on how to avoid being misled by false information on social media.

Full article in Swedish

Old movie reels. Photo: Sved Oliver © Mostphotos

Domitor: Early Cinema, from Provenance to Media Archaeology: Notes from the Media Matter Conference

The 'Media Matter: Media-Archaeological Research and Artistic Practice' conference at Stockholm University last year "sought to rethink the relationship among media objects, materiality, history, and art practice by exploring a wide range of both well-known and forgotten media artifacts", writes Domitor's Hugo Ljungbäck.

The Media Matter conference in retrospect

VIDEO: Watch H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf's speech to the nation. Photo: Peter Knutson/The Royal Court

Expert: The king's speech to the nation eases the sense of danger

Two weeks ago H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf gave a speech to the nation. Media researcher Kristina Widestedt, at Stockholm University, specialized in the role of royals in society, told Politico on Wednesday that: "A comforting message helps ease the imminent sense of danger".

VIDEO: Watch the king's speech to the nation

Studera, undervisa och arbeta på distans. Foto: Sirinarth Mekvorawuth © Mostphotos

Tips & tricks: Study, teach and work online

Information on how to study, teach and work online at Stockholm University gathered in one place at su.se/lifeonline. Also in Swedish at su.se/livetpadistans.

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Stockholm University transitions to distance learning from 18 March Photo: Andrey Popov © Mostphotos

The Department of Media Studies transitions to distance learning

The Department of Media Studies transitions to distance learning from 18 March 2020, due to the difficult situation caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus in Sweden.

Use the e-meeting service Zoom

Course information Spring 2020

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All you need to know - Spring semester 2020

Winter is here (coming) but we have our focus on the Spring and the many courses/programmes starting Spring semester 2020. Check out the site with information regarding registration, schedule, course texts and more...

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