Roddy Flynn interview

VIDEO: Media ownership and journalistic content

Roddy Flynn, a lecturer at Dublin City University talked to us about his research into the relationship between media ownership and journalistic content. He tells about findings concerning a study on whether media owners are treated differently by their own reporters. Flynn’s project looked at the public service broadcaster in Ireland and the largest private … Continued


Hyperlocal projects in Sweden interview - Stur Cepaite Jangdal

VIDEO: Hyperlocal projects in Sweden

We interviewed Elizabeth Stur of Mid Sweden University, Asta Cepaite of Lund University and Lottie Jangdal of Mid Sweden University about their new project on hyperlocal media in Sweden. They are studying hyperlocal journalism entrepreneurs working in the countryside. The project started during the autumn in 2016. The researchers are aiming to follow local entrepreneurs … Continued


Conciliatory journalism - Laura Ahva interview

VIDEO: Conciliatory journalism

Laura Ahva, Research Fellow at the University of Tampere talked to us about her research. She talked about her action research based project “Conciliatory Journalism”. Ahva is also interested in journalistic work happening outside newsrooms. The interview was filmed at the ECREA 2016 conference in Prague.



VIDEO: Norms of journalists and legitimizing the work

David Domingo, Professor at l’Université libre de Bruxelles told us about his recent work related to how journalists deal with norms. Finally, he shares his ideas for future research: creating more participation and action research to help journalism to foster a more caring society and to help reduce polarization. The interview was filmed in the … Continued


Hanna Nikkanen JRN video interview

VIDEO: Covering complex global issues and discussing new forms of publishing

Hanna Nikkanen, a Visiting Professor at the University of Tampere, talked with us about her plans for teaching and current interests. We went through various interesting topics such as the future of journalism and skills required from future journalists. She also talked about the difficulty of covering global issues, such as climate change. In the … Continued


Shin Mizukoshi Interview

VIDEO: Media landscape in Japan and creating alternative ecosystems

We interviewed Shin Mizukoshi, a Professor of Media Studies at the Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies at the University of Tokyo. He talks to us about the current media landscape in Japan, digital journalism, future directions for media and his research projects. Mizukoshi’s research interests include workshops on imagining and creating alternative media ecosystems. He … Continued


Mediatization of science in Estonia – Arko Olesk interview

VIDEO: Mediatization of science in Estonia

Arko Olesk, a PhD candidate at Tallinn University talks to us about the mediatization of science. He researched science communication of the research group behind the first Estonian satellite. He also shares his current interests about expanding the research. The interview was filmed at the CEECOM 2016 conference in Tartu, Estonia. Editor’s note: At Journalism … Continued


Source protection and information security in local news organisations – Paul Bradshaw interview

VIDEO: Source protection at local news organisations

Paul Bradshaw, course leader in Online Journalism at the Birmingham City University told JRN about his research into source protection in local news organisations. In the UK, many local outlets and journalists are unaware current surveillance practices and ignore security measures that are needed. Bradshaw also sheds light on his current research interest: making data … Continued


Drones, surveillance and journalism - Astrid Gynnild interview

VIDEO: Drones, surveillance and journalism

Professor Astrid Gynnild of the University of Bergen talked to us about the possbilities of using drones in journalism. We also discussed the importance of learning about drones, legislative issues and the role of surveillance in today’s society. At the end of the interview, she shares her current research interests. Editor’s note: At Journalism Research … Continued