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Communications researcher Øyvind Ihlen finds it more than likely that the Norwegian government's communication concerning COVID-19 may have saved lives.  

Sami people in the Nordic countries do not enjoy the same opportunities to influence the political agenda as the majority population.

The internet was supposed to democratize music, but artists are still dependent on major labels to break trough and make big money, according to researchers at the University of Oslo.

Being distracted by cute animals is one of the most important characteristics of being human today, argues media researcher.

If we really want to understand – and do something – with anti-immigrant sentiment on the local level, we should dive under the surface. There is much more to it than just right wing attitudes.

She had her life all planned out, but things didn’t go quite as she had expected. Now Cristina Archetti, Professor of Political Communication and Journalism, wants to break the silence about childlessness.

Many feel invaded by digital technology and social media. Some take control, and disconnect.

“Tinder has a very one-sided reputation,” says Ane Charlotte Spilde, a media studies master’s student who has researched Tinder.

Using mobile apps developed at UiO, we can explore the Rome of imperial times, observe D-day on Omaha Beach and see the consequences of future climate change with our own eyes.

As in the past three years, this year’s Master students in Nordic Media went in October on a study trip to the University of Copenhagen (KU), Denmark.  Professor Anne Jerslev at KU is a professor II at IMK, and had this year also put together a brilliant program to the students.

One in every five women in the West has no children. Professor Christina Archetti takes her own life as a starting point when studying why many childless people feel isolated and like failures.

What will your neighbourhood look like when your grandchildren have grown old? New technology may bring the answer directly to your smartphone.

When children are asked about their Internet use, their responses differ to those of their parents. This is one of many ethical dilemmas for those conducting research with children. The children’s answers often challenge adults' view of children.