Media and communication

Inclusive EdTech Research Group is dedicated to research and development of advanced learning environments for regular students and students with difficulties. Emphasizing individualized approaches for students with learning difficulties, the group explores how virtual learning environments can be customized to meet unique needs. We also investigate factors influencing technology acceptance and usability by students and teachers.

The research group for journalism and new media is an active and broad research group. Our research interests include journalistic practice, local journalism, games and social media.

Journalism represents an important social institution in a democratic society. Journalism is nevertheless influenced by external framework conditions, both national and international. New technologies, the spread of new media, changing usage habits and new business models mean that journalism undergoes constant changes and the public conversations in society take place in constantly new arenas.

Contributing knowledge towards a sustainable and resilient society” is the 4th research objective of CIMA and aims to: communicate scientific knowledge to diverse audiences; support authorities in planning, developing, and implementing coastal and maritime strategies; and participate in national and international organizations for the management of natural marine resources. 

CIAC develops innovative research in the fields of artistic studies (visual arts, cinema, theatre) and cultural studies, communication and, more recently, literary studies (digital archives, critical digital editions), connecting the creation of platforms and the forms of communication of scientific knowledge in the designated areas. Since its inception, it has maintained an interdisciplinary character.

neurolinguistics, Language for Specific Purpose, sociolinguistics, communication, management

Communication and Social Change
ICTs and citizenship participation
Audiovisual Communication
Film and Audiovisual Communication
Seniors and Advertising
Media Planning and Advertising Strategy
Audiovisual and Digital Production and Realization
Communication Theory

Food Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Markating
Socioenvironmental marketing
Emerging modes of tourism
Digital society and purchasing and consumer behaviour
Tourism

The group focuses on user-oriented (re)design of business processes and the development of modern information systems based on smart technologies. The concepts are tested in the domain of smart cities.

Cultural, social and political changes in the broadly defined Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea region and the Arctic. Our research addresses current and past changes taking place in these parts of Europe and the world, includi