In the academic subject media and communication science, media and communication is studied. The studies include the terms and conditions of media and communication, including production, content and forms of expression, and their significance for society and for people's thinking and daily existence.
At Mid Sweden University, the studies in media and communication science are conducted with focus on four areas: journalism, media development, organizations communication and political communication. The studies in the subject media and communication science can, however, be interdisciplinary oriented depending on project content.
The purpose of the study is to analyze the collaboration and coordination of Swedish authorities' crisis communication during the corona pandemic, and its impact on decision making.
The government has commissioned DEMICOM to evaluate the use of the special funds for the parties to information efforts ahead of the 2018 general elections and the 2019 European elections.
Not long ago, traditional media, also known as legacy media, were the only ones that produced journalism. This project takes a closer look at the so-called “hyperlocals”–independent media companies...
The PhD project of Sara Ödmark concerns the role of the professional comedian in societal debate.
Recently, the three-year research project on communicative leadership at Mid Sweden University was funded by the KK Foundation, Sandvik Machining Solutions AB and AB Volvo.
