Digitalization is changing the media landscape at a rapid pace. Our research group investigates how these changes affect our communication. We are at the interface of Communication and Computer Science, where established social science research meets innovative computational methods.

Our focus is on the development of new theories and the application of modern methods such as automatic content analysis, simulation and the analysis of digital trace data. We use these methods to research how people use digital media, what content they share and what effect this has for individuals and society.

Substantively, we investigate the use of digital media, its contents, and impact, exploring a diverse range of topics such as digital media use, individual’s and organisation’s social media behavior, science communication, and gender diversity in the media and in communication science.