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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 - 2025-12-01

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 - 2025-12-01

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 - 2025-12-01

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

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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 - 2025-12-01

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 - 2025-12-01

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

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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

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Research projects Doctoral studies Guest Researcher Programme Research Areas Publications Conferences and Workshops

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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 - 2025-12-01

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

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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 - 2025-12-01

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

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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

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The Department of Communication is an interdisciplinary, international, dynamic teaching and research environment. We are located in Malmö, Lund and Helsingborg and include journalism, media and communication studies, and strategic communication. Education Research Contact us Calendar Link to RSS 10 December 2025 15:00 to 17:00 | Seminar KOM seminar celebrates 2025 year’s publications 27 January 2

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We are looking forward to having you at the Department. General information as a new studentThis page helps outline some important information for you as a new student starting a program or course with us this Spring. Please see the links below for specific information about the program or course you are starting. Getting started at the Department of CommunicationFor practical information about yo

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Contact the Department: info [at] iko [dot] lu [dot] se (info[at]iko[dot]lu[dot]se) Contact information for all researchers and lecturers in the DepartmentAdministrationHeads of DepartmentDirectors of StudiesHead of ResearchManagement support and CommunicationStudent Administration and AdvisoryProgramme Directors  Heads of Department Tobias Linné Head of Department Email: tobias [dot] linne [at] i

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The Department of Communication offers its English courses predominantly at the postgraduate level. When you study Media and Communication Studies, you learn about how news is created, the importance of the internet for democracy and the role of television. We examine how attitudes are shaped, culture is produced and how the media influence people's consumption and lifestyle. You will be trained i

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Our teaching is based on international expertise in a high-ranking, research-led department (in the top 100, QS World University Rankings by subject). We emphasise theorising and researching media, society, and culture using real-world case studies. Application and entry requirementsApplication TipsThe Master’s Programme in Media and Communication Studies offers a critical approach to contemporary

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A course in the Master's Programme in Communication and Media Studies This course is for students in the Master's Programme in Communication and Media Studies. You spend 15 weeks at your place of internship and 5 weeks writing an empirical essay. For the essay, the internship period is considered fieldwork. The essay is examined through hand-ins and a mandatory examination seminar. You receive gra

https://www.iko.lu.se/en/education/education-media-and-communication-studies/masters-programme-media-and-communication-studies/advanced-internship - 2025-12-01