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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
in Strategic Communication Strategic Communication is the study of various forms of targeted information and communication processes between organisations, society and specific stakeholders, agents or target groups. We educate future communications officers, marketing communication managers, PR consultants, communication strategists and project managers. Every year, we offer a varied range of free
https://www.iko.lu.se/en/education/educational-programmes-strategic-communication/freestandning-courses - 2025-12-11
As a PhD student in Media and Communication Studies at the Department of Communication, you will be part of a creative and international research environment, exchanging ideas with academics from around the world. We foster an open and dynamic academic culture, offering regular seminar series, workshops, and conferences. Our researchers engage in pioneering interdisciplinary projects that explore
https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/doctoral-studies - 2025-12-11
Research projects Doctoral studies Guest Researcher Programme Research Areas Publications Conferences and Workshops
https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research - 2025-12-11
The Department's research output is best viewed in the University's research portal. Research Output Go to the Department's output section in the Lund University Research Portal. Journals edited by the DepartmentPlace Branding and Public DiplomacyThe journal Place Branding and Public Diplomacy explores and explains the two related but distinct practices named in its title. 'Place branding' applies
https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/publications - 2025-12-11
Ranked 46 by Times Higher Education, our education emphasises theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare students for professional careers and further academic studies. We work closely with the media industry, civil society, and government partners, drawing on various research approaches and methodologies. Journalism Go to journalistik.lu.se. Media and Communications studies Strategic C
https://www.iko.lu.se/en/education - 2025-12-11
The department welcomes visiting scholars and visiting doctoral students who want to join the department for a limited time to conduct research in journalism, media studies or communication studies. The visiting researcher is expected to have a research profile that aligns with any of the department's current research themes and to share interests with several of its researchers.We provide a diver
https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/guest-researcher-programme - 2025-12-11
The Department collaborates with the surrounding society Collaboration with companies and organizations in the communications industry is an integral part of our education and our research.The knowledge we gain through collaborations helps us understand the world around us while we can develop the content of our educational programmes and freestanding courses. This means that we become better at m
https://www.iko.lu.se/en/cooperation - 2025-12-11
Our researchers study communication and media environments at all levels, exploring, explaining and critically analyzing communication and digital media technologies in contemporary organizations, politics, society and culture. Research areasAudiences, Diversity, and Digital Media CulturesCrisis Communication and Social ResilienceOrganisational Communication, Leadership, and BrandingPolitical Comm
https://www.iko.lu.se/en/research/research-areas - 2025-12-11
