Humans seem to love awards as proud symbols of recognition: the rooms of countless children are decorated with sports trophies, golden statues, and

Porträts 2025 Broschüre Zwölf Monate, zwölf Menschen

The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) has fundamentally transformed the dynamics of public communication, offering both unprecedented opportunities and profound

Researchers and professionals acknowledge the potential of virtual reality (VR) technology as a novel form of immersive journalistic storytelling for generating interest, enhancing reach, and boost...

To curb the spread of disinformation, societal decision-makers are working intensively on the design of effective intervention strategies. Primarily elites from the sectors of politics, administrat...

Experts on freedom of expression and information have launched a campaign to denounce the climate of retaliation and self-censorship that has emerged during the Trump era

Der Kommunikationswissenschaftler Prof. Dr. Thorsten Quandt von der Universität Münster erhält einen mit 2,5 Millionen Euro dotierten „ERC Advanced Grant“ des Europäischen Forschungsrats. Mit dieser F...

The new fellow at the Centre for Research on Digital Public Spheres has come to Münsterland from the United States: Prof. Dr. Seth Lewis from the University of Oregon (USA) is currently visiting the I...

In a world where information spreads faster than a virus, separating fact from fiction has become an overwhelming task. Disinformation doesn’t just distort reality — it actively undermines trust, fuel...

On this Welcome Wednesday, meet Dr. Samara Danel, a behavioural biologist and cognitive scientist who is researching cognition in birds.

Felix Reer, Lena Maria Küpper, Florian Wintterlin, Thorsten Quandt

This book explores how the Covid-19 pandemic triggered profound changes in the practice and consumption of digital journalism. Featuring original research from around the globe, the volume examines ke...