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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Information for students and staff about the coronavirus

Information on the coronavirus in relation to Stockholm University's activities is updated continuously.

Distance learning from 18 March

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

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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

Schedules, course texts, registration and more...

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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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