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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are so proud to congratulate our dear Fabienne Lind on starting her professorship at @unisalzburg.bsky.social today! 🎉 Not saying goodbye just yet 🥲 We will stay in touch and keep collaborating! 🫶 Wishing you a wonderful start, @fabiennelind.bsky.social, and all the best for this new chapter! 💙💚

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today we are saying goodbye to Antje Sader 💙 She supported our teaching, kept our lab meetings running, and was always looking out for everyone. And she brought plenty of fun along the way! Our “#1 Guardian of the Team” award says it all🛡️Thanks for everything, Antje 🙌 We will miss having you around!

Antje holding #1 Guardian of the Team glass award from the CCL

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last week, CCL hosted the Summer School on Digital Public Spheres in Vienna ☀️ ECRs and experts from Berlin, Roskilde, Tübingen, Bern & Vienna came together to discuss their research projects 🎓 Many thanks to @anniewald.bsky.social & @sarahepp.bsky.social for organizing such a memorable event! 🙌

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our lab member @dsior.bsky.social, whose Master’s thesis, “Testing network-based media literacy interventions against the spread of online misinformation: A simulation approach,” received the Best Abstract Award in the Political Communication Section at ECREA’s #ECC2026 👏👏👏

Daniel is presenting his master’s thesis to an international audience at ECC2026

Daniel is receiving the award at ECC2026

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📍Last week at the Social Simulation Conference 2026 in Durham! 🎤 Our lab members @anniewald.bsky.social, @maikovska.bsky.social, and @aytalina.bsky.social presented research from the projects @what-if-horizon.bsky.social and Social Issue Emergence in the Hybrid Media System 🚀 And more ahead!

Kateryna, Annie, and Aytalina at SSC2026 in Durham

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

50 years @oegk.bsky.social! At #KWT2026 @marvins.bsky.social & @janabernhard.bsky.social presented: “Paupers in the Papers” on how media reporting shapes perceptions of the welfare state recipients, a linkage-design study with @moritzsedlatschek.bsky.social.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It was such a pleasure to host @dstoltenberg.bsky.social at CCL! She presented her newly founded Emmy Noether research group and the award-winning project “Place-Based Issue Publics: The Rearrangement of Local Public Spheres in a Digitalized and Globalized World” 🌍 🛜 Congratulations, Daniela! 🎉

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

What do users think about IP location disclosure online? 🌐 @huanl.bsky.social shared a Zhihu case study on Chinese netizens’ sentiments in the final panel at #COMPTEXT2026

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

How do emotions and economic frames shape TikTok debates on energy & mobility? ⚡ @fabiennelind.bsky.social presented new insights at #COMPTEXT2026 with Veronika Ebner, Sonja Blum & Nora Habelitz

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

🌱🤖 At #COMPTEXT2026, @fabiennelind.bsky.social facilitated a panel “AI & Sustainability” Among the issues discussed, the panelists focused on how CSS interacts with AI tools, who governs these tools, and what professional responsibility researchers could look like.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Yay infrastructure! 🧰 @marvins.bsky.social cial and @janabernhard.bsky.social present a first usecase between @medem.bsky.social l AmCAT instance and @iriscc.bsky.social sky.social climate reporting dataset. at #COMPTEXT2026

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Can TikTok be a space for constructive environmental journalism? 🌱 @veronikaebner.bsky.social shared her work on what drives engagement—a study together with Fabienne Lind & Hajo Boomgaarden at #COMPTEXT2026

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

From humor to hostility? 💬 At #COMPTEXT2026, @daisukenakamura.bsky.social explored how disparagement humor by influencers links to polarization in TikTok comments —a study together with Petro Tolochko & Desirée Schmuck

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

“How much can political actors shape the topics they talk about?” @janabernhard.bsky.social tries to tackle exactly that at #COMPTEXT2026 using word embeddings to trace influence on public discourse 📊

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Great start to #COMPTEXT2026 🎉 @marvins.bsky.social presented his findings on how political parties and citizens structure and polarise social identities—joint work with Fabienne Lind, Hajo Boomgaarden & Markus Wagner.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

This Friday, 24 April 2026, meet CCL at #LangeNachtderForschung @univie.ac.at main building: 📍C04: How do social issues compete for public attention? 📍H01: What changes when we listen to literature? 📍E03: How do political emotions shape climate communication? Find us 👇

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Big thanks to @stollenwerk.bsky.social & M. Anranter for presenting findings from their project “[un]reliable science” about the long afterlife of retracted scientific publications. One of the many findings: #LLMs aren’t going to be the one solving this problem – possibly the opposite. 😬

M. Anranter and T. Stollenwerk (oikoplus.com) standing in a seminar room, smiling at the camera. Behind them, a projected slide reads “[un]reliable science.” Michael stands with arms crossed wearing a light-colored shirt, Thomas leans slightly forward wearing a dark shirt. Overhead lights and a whiteboard are visible in the background.

Project link: https://oikoplus.com/portfolio/unreliable-science/

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Are you applying computational methods in your research or thinking about starting a lab? Join the first Computational Methods Labs Showcase by the ICA CM Division @icacm.bsky.social 🌟 Online on Feb 16, 2026, 4:00–5:30 pm CET / 10:00–11:30 am EST 📆 Register 👇 forms.office.com/e/zHBkwUWNFw

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

And, finally, "L" like "Linkage Studies" by @jamoeberl.bsky.social and Nina Ameseder 🔗 www.elgaronline.com/display/book...

Screenshot of a publication entry titled “Linkage studies” by Jakob-Moritz Eberl and Nina Ameseder. The item is marked as a chapter with restricted access. It belongs to the collection “Political Science and Public Policy 2025” and was published on 28 December 2025. The page range is 382 to 385. A DOI link is provided. Keywords include quantitative methods, data linkage, media effects, methodology, and interoperability.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Or "C" like "Connective Action" by @hosseinkermani.bsky.social 🔗 www.elgaronline.com/display/book...

Screenshot of a publication entry titled “Connective action” by Hossein Kermani. The item is labeled as a chapter with restricted access. It belongs to the collection “Political Science and Public Policy 2025” and was published on 28 December 2025. The page range is 266 to 270. A DOI link is displayed. Listed keywords are connective action, social media, Twitter, and political communication.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

"C" like "Computational Propaganda" by @hosseinkermani.bsky.social 🔗 www.elgaronline.com/display/book...

Screenshot of a publication entry titled “Computational propaganda” by Hossein Kermani. The item is categorized as a chapter with restricted access. It is part of the collection “Political Science and Public Policy 2025” and was published on 28 December 2025. The page range is 245 to 249. A DOI link is visible. Listed keywords are computational propaganda, false information, incivility, and social bots.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

This week, our colleagues @maikovska.bsky.social and @aytalina.bsky.social presented their ongoing work involving agent-based modeling at the Graz Schumpeter Winter School themed “Modeling Opinion Dynamics and Social Change” 👏👏

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

We currently have the pleasure of hosting Karolina Garančovská & @lise-loresteeman.bsky.social for a research stay at the CCL! Both presented their fascinating ongoing work – from EU crisis communication to media representations & discrimination. 🧩 Thank you for sharing your insights with us! 🤗

Karolina and Lise-Lore stand side by side outdoors against a stone wall, smiling at the camera. Karolina wears a black top and jeans, with arms crossed, while Lise-Lore wears a bright blue blouse and black trousers. The photo conveys a friendly and professional atmosphere.

Karolina Garančovská presents in a classroom, standing beside a projection slide titled “Crisis all around? Crisisification of the EU Institutional Discourse.” She gestures while speaking, wearing a light grey sweater and black trousers. A chalkboard and classroom lights are visible in the background.

Lise-Lore Steeman stands at the front of a classroom giving a presentation titled “From Bias to Balance: Examining media representations, public attitudes and campaigns in understanding discrimination.” She is smiling, wearing a bright blue blouse, and standing in front of a projected slide and a chalkboard filled with math formulas.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Proud to congratulate you, @azadekakavand.bsky.social, on your PhD defense – “Technology Affordances, Social Media Platforms & the Networked Far Right.” A remarkable achievement that combines years of hard work & building of skills that you now use at @bredowinstitut.bsky.social. Missing u already🥳

Picture of the committee, from left to right. Annie, Nicola, Azade, Eva, and Hajo.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

June was a month of celebration at CCL! 🎉 Three of our brilliant colleagues successfully defended their dissertations – huge congrats to Dr. Noëlle Lebernegg, Dr. Aytalina Kulichkina @aytalina.bsky.social , & Dr. Dominika Betakova @dbetakova.bsky.social ✨ All three are now officially postdocs 🚀

Dominika, her advisors, and committee chair

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

🥳 Huge congrats to our @veronikaebner.bsky.social, @ruzza13.bsky.social, and @moritzsedlatschek.bsky.social on successfully defending their PhD project proposals today! ✨ Great studies ahead 👀 #CSS #polcom

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Our team members @fabiennelind.bsky.social & @moritzsedlatschek.bsky.social have presented their fantastic work at the CSS conference on „AI & Society - Exploring Inequality in the Digital Age“ in Mannheim. Very well done! 👏

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Day 1 at #COMPTEXT2025 starts strong! Registration is open and workshops are underway: data donation studies, automated content analysis of visual data, and Bayesian text analysis 📸

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

#COMPTEXT2025 registration is open! ✨ If you’re more of a visual type, no worries – we’ve got a quick „walkthrough video“ 🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ for you. ▶️

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

📍 #COMPTEXT2025 is taking place in the Main Building of the University of Vienna (Universitätsring 1), a historical landmark in the heart of the city. 🧭 Enter through the entrance shown in the photo—you’ll find signs leading to the registration desk just inside.

The Main Building of the University of Vienna. Courtesy: University of Vienna, Gebhard Sengmüller

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

⏰ Less than 2 days left! ⏰ Registration for #COMPTEXT2025 closes April 10 at 23:59 CEST! Join us in Vienna (April 24–26) for cutting-edge research on text-, image-, and video-as-data, hands-on workshops, and a brilliant community. Don't miss your chance—this is the final call! 🚂🧳 👉 bit.ly/4hJ7thP

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Yesterday, @miklossebok.bsky.social presented #TheBabelMachine, a toolkit to make computational methods more accessible for a broader community and at the same time a first step towards consolidation in a fragmented field. 👏

The image shows Miklós giving a presentation in a modern classroom or conference room. He is standing at the front, gesturing with his left hand while his right hand rests near a computer on a podium. He is wearing a dark suit and a checkered shirt. Behind him, a large projection screen displays a slide titled “Our solution: The Babel Machine” with text, a structured list, and code snippets. The slide includes references to poltextLAB, VSHIFT, and other research entities, suggesting a focus on computational text analysis or political research. The room has large windows allowing natural light, white walls, and a whiteboard beneath the projection screen. The setting suggests an academic or professional research event.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Last week, @azadekakavand.bsky.social presented her latest work on validating methods for linking user identities across social media platforms. A highly promising approach and insightful presentation!

Azade standing in front of a seminar room. Presenting her research. Stand in front of a wall. Projected slides in the background.

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Huge congrats to our @janabernhard.bsky.social on successfully defending her dissertation titled “Validation in Unsupervised Computational Text Analysis” today! 🎉✨🙌

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

🚀 #COMPTEXT2025 submissions are in! We’ve hit a record—256 submissions! 🎉 And yes, most arrived on the last day😉 Thank you all for your contributions! The review process is starting now, and notifications will go out by Feb 15, 2025. Stay tuned & have a fantastic week! 🌟

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Today, Petro Tolochko presented a research idea on tackling selection bias in social media research—using a simulation study to explore correction methods. Exciting to see how we can refine our approach to understanding online data. #CCLTeam #ResearchInnovation #WorkInProgress

Petro Tolochko stands in front of a presentation slide on ‘Selection Bias’ in a classroom setting. He wears a bright yellow sweater and gestures with his hands as he explains the concept. The slide shows a diagram with a large circle of black and red dots, illustrating a sample selection process where only certain observations (in red) are selected, leading to a smaller, biased subset labeled ‘BAD.’

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 20/09/2024

Today, we say goodbye to our dearest student assistant and colleague, Antonia Lumper! It was great having your support and hope to continue seeing you around! 🙌 #Macherin

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 29/05/2024

Many thanks to @joanagsa.bsky.social for the insightful talk on societal biases in machine learning. Awareness of these biases is a necessary first step towards making AI more ethical. Lots of food for thought! It was a pleasure to have you! ✨

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 17/04/2024

🏔️ Last week, CCL's retreat in #DientenAmHochkönig delivered unforgettable moments: team bonding, professional growth, breathtaking vistas, and thrilling activities! #CCLRetreat #Throwback #Memories More here: compcommlab.univie.ac.at/news-detaila...

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 20/03/2024

Today, @luceng.bsky.social presented her work-in-progress on automated classification of in- and out-group appeals in the context of religion and identity in PRR party communication. Super interesting! #CSS

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 20/03/2024

🎉Big congrats to our Jean Kalunseviko for excelling @ her Faculty Public Presentations (FÖP) which marks the beginning of an exciting PhD journey 🚀 Jean will study the portrayal of individuals of African descent in popular tabloids using qualitative and computational methods 📰

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 06/03/2024

Today, Tobias Thomas & @bojanevkoski.bsky.social presented their research on media bias & how to measure media sentiment with LLMs. Furthermore, we got an intro to the #AustrianMicroDataCenter. Very intriguing research! We look forward to more exchange & possibly collaboration!

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 16/02/2024

It was a great pleasure to host @marhai.bsky.social and the CSS team from LMU Munich @ifkw.bsky.social in Vienna! Thank you for two days of inspiring talks and vibrant discussions about computational communication science. Hopefully some collaborations to come ✨

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Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) @compcommlab.bsky.social · 01/02/2024

Yesterday, @hdschulze.bsky.social presented the work by her & her team on the dynamic processes of far right #mainstreaming on social media. Very interesting & timely topic - great discussion! Thank you! 🤗

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