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Governing committees, research institutes and networks Governing committees Department Board Members 2025-2026Tobias Linné (Chair)Rickard AnderssonJoanna DoonaHannah EkrothJesper FalkheimerMia-Marie HammarlinElsa IsakssonDeputy MembersMichael BossettaCecilia CassingerMichael Rübsamen Research Council MembersHelena Sandberg (Chair)Michael BossettaCecilia CassingerJesper FalkheimerMats HeideTobias L

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/department-communication/organisational-structure - 2025-12-11

Welcome to the Department of Communication Registration will be made efter you have provided the placement details below. The registration is followed by a course introduction with information on the course.The course period is 2025-09-01 to 2026-01-18.If you do not plan to take the course please notify the master coordinator as soon as possible, August 14 at the latest through master-stratcom [at

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/komn03-qualified-internship-30-credits - 2025-12-11

METTE REFSHAUGEFrom Insight to ImpactWhether you come to communication from the research, educational, editorial, business, or corporate angle, we all face the same challenges that puts pressure on our profession, on the fundamental concept of trust, and our very relevance. For corporate communicators, shifting between academic, strategic, and hands-on mindsets isn’t optional - it’s a daily necess

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/keynote-speakers - 2025-12-11

Strategic Communication - Master of Science programme Information and application Programme overview Letter of Intent StratComLetter-Master 2026.pdf ApplicationThe application period for programmes beginning in the autumn semester, runs between mid-October and mid-January.For key steps to apply, please visit Lund University.Applying for studiesFurther information about the Application process can

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/education/educational-programmes-strategic-communication/masters-programme-strategic-communication - 2025-12-11

In the spring of 2025 a brand new career programme aimed at international students was launched at Campus Helsingborg. The programme consists of a series of events specifically designed to equip international students with the tools to navigate the Swedish labour market, apply for jobs and internships, visit local companies, and build valuable professional networks. Organised in collaboration betw

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/campus-helsingborg-international-student-career-programme - 2025-12-11

Spring 2025 How to find an internship in Sweden Date: June, 3Time: 16:30-18:00Venue: Mindpark auditorietThe semester was wrapped up with a guest lecture by Peter Mayerhofer, Client Relationship Manager at Jobbsprånget, a non-profit organisation that matches foreign-born academics with employers. Many international students studying in Sweden seek internships to gain work experience, access new opp

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/previous-events - 2025-12-11

Welcome to the department of Strategic Communication Registration will be made efter you have provided the placement details below. The registration is followed by a course introduction with information on the course.Schedule.Registration will be made efter you have provided the placement details below. The registration is followed by a course introduction with information on the course.Schedule.T

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/komn03-qualified-internship-30-credits-0 - 2025-12-11

Welcome to the Department of Communication! SASKO - Master Programme in Strategic CommunicationProgram specific information for new studentsThis page outlines some information that is meant for new master's students at the department. We look forward to meeting all new master’s students in August!Getting started at the UniversityArrival Day and Orientation Weeks are a great way to get started at t

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/education/educational-programmes-strategic-communication/masters-programme-strategic-communication/new-student-masters-programme - 2025-12-11

Critical animal studies (CAS) Critical animal studies (CAS) is a growing interest among students and scholars, reflected in the increasing number of CAS-related courses appearing internationally, as well as a significant expansion in research interests within the field.

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/research-networks - 2025-12-11

How do people from different backgrounds interact with, make sense of, and use digital media in everyday life? Whose voices are amplified or silenced in digital storytelling, and what are the implications for inclusion and equity? How does digital media shape understandings and practices of cultural or political citizenship, and what role do digital platforms play in reinforcing or challenging soc

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/research-areas/audiences-diversity-and-digital-media-cultures - 2025-12-11

We live in an era of crisis—a contemporary society where we perceive and experience increased uncertainty, critical transformation and threats to the social order. Within this research theme we focus on communicative aspects of crises and resilience. At the core are the concepts of crisis, which originally comes from the Greek krisis meaning a turning point or critical moment (actually both good a

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/research-areas/crisis-communication-and-social-resilience - 2025-12-11

The Organisational Communication, Leadership, and Branding research theme studies the complex and mutual interplay between communication and organising processes. It focuses on strategic communication within the public and private sectors and processes such as leadership and branding. Contemporary societal challenges, such as sustainability, digitalisation, and resilience, are examined to understa

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/research-areas/organisational-communication-leadership-and-branding - 2025-12-11

How do media and communication shape politics, governance, and the future of democracy? Answering this question requires investigating the interplay between politicians, journalists, and citizens—as well as the ever-evolving media landscapes that connect them. Democracy is more than parliaments and polls. It is also an ideal woven through words, images, actions, and silences. As technology, cultur

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/research-areas/political-communication-media-and-democracy - 2025-12-11

in Strategic Communication The programme is focused on public relations, organizational communication and marketing communication. The Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication and Digital Media further emphasizes the digital media providing courses in e.g. web design and content management.Theoretical and applied features of strategic communication are integrated throughout the programmes, w

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/education/educational-programmes-strategic-communication/bachelors-programme - 2025-12-11

The security, intelligence, and psychological defence theme covers research on the role of communication within broad questions relating to national security and foreign interference. On the one hand, this covers themes such as information warfare, disinformation, and cognitive security. On the other, it covers methods for computational analysis, open-source intelligence, and for supporting resili

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/research-areas/security-intelligence-and-psychological-defence - 2025-12-11

Below is a selection of occasions when our research and researchers have been featured in the media. 2025 Sen kväll med oumbärlig uppkäftighet, SvD, 18 oktober.  Close 2024 Close

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/researchers-media - 2025-12-11

Laman Magsudlu MSc in Strategic Communication, AzerbaijanParticipating in the Career Programme is a truly valuable experience. During our visit to Nederman, one phrase particularly resonated with me: 'We value people, not titles.' I think, it perfectly captured the essence of Swedish corporate culture. The in-depth presentations and open Q&A sessions gave us a clear understanding of how companies

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/what-do-our-students-think-about-career-programme - 2025-12-11

27 January 2026 13:30 to 15:00 | Seminar Presenter: Tatu Matilainen, visiting PhD student, Helsinki UniversityDiscussant: Tobias LinnéDate: Tuesday 27 January 2026Time: 13.30-15.00 (sharp!)Place: Hangaren (Gamla Polikliniken)Titel: “Animal-Inclusive Media Ethics"Abstract This thesis wishes to be part of a “scientific revolution” in social sciences and humanities. They – or in this case, media and

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/calendar/iko-phd-seminars-tatu-matilainen - 2025-12-11

7 April 2026 13:30 to 15:00 | Seminar Presenter: Yangna (Elena) Hu, visiting PhD student, Hong Kong Polytechnical UniversityDiscussant: Rickard AnderssonDate: Tuesday 8 April 2026Time: 13.30-15.00 (sharp!)Place: Hangaren (Gamla Polikliniken)Titel“Towards Holistic Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Perception Evaluation: Developing a Multi-Stakeholder Corporate ESG Perception Scale”Abstract In t

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/calendar/iko-phd-seminars-yangna-elena-hu - 2025-12-11

17 March 2026 13:30 to 15:00 | Seminar Presenter: Martina Paulenová, visiting PhD student, Masaryk University, Department of Media Studies and Journalism, Czech RepublicDiscussant: Martin Lundqvist Title: "The Framing Power of Political Memes: Exploring the Influence of Participatory Political Satire on Social Media Audiences"Abstract: Over the past decade, political memes have become a social med

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/calendar/iko-phd-seminars-martina-paulenova - 2025-12-11