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ZeMKI Mitglied Kerstin Radde-Antweiler wird am 04.03. um 20:30 Uhr beim ARD MixTalk bei einer Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema "Gehört Politik in Videospiele? Games sind längst mehr als Zeitvertreib.
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ZeMKI member Kerstin Radde-Antweiler will participate in a panel discussion on the topic "Does Politics Belong in Video Games? Games have long since become more than just a pastime.
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The new ZeMKI working Paper by Eugenia Siapera, entitled  “From Disruption to Reaction: The Eschatology of Silicon Valley” is now available.
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Join the online info session on the 3rd of March to get informed and ready to join the Masters program for Digital Media and Society at the University of Bremen!

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Join the last online info session on the 3rd of March to get informed and ready to join the Masters program for Media and Public Engagement at the University of Bremen!

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🎓 Our interdisciplinary program explores the profound shifts in media, communication, and data. Combining cutting-edge research with media practice, it equips students with skills and knowledge to navigate and shape a datafied society.

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Join the online info session on the 27th of February to get informed and ready to join the Masters program for Digital Media and Society at the University of Bremen!

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Gemeinsam mit Kevin Barth vom Deutschlandfunk hat ZeMKI-Mitglied Dr.
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Together with Kevin Barth from Deutschlandfunk, ZeMKI member Dr. Philip Sinner discussed Milano Cortina d'Ampezzo 2026, focusing in particular on the great successes of media coverage and further processing from a communication and media studies perspective.
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ZeMKI-Mitglied Prof. Dr. Cornelius Puschmann war zu Gast in der aktuellen Folge des Nachrichten-Podcasts "im Loop". Im Fokus des Interviews steht die aktuelle Debatte um ein Social-Media-Verbot für Minderjährige.
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ZeMKI member Prof. Dr. Cornelius Puschmann was a guest on the latest episode of the news podcast "im Loop". The interview focused on the current debate surrounding a social media ban for minors.
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Das ZeMKI sucht Verstärkung für die Forschungssoftware-Entwicklung. Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am 19. März 2026.
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For 2026, the ZeMKI Steering Committee has selected seven international visiting scholars as part of the Visiting Research Fellowship program. Each fellow will spend at least four weeks collaborating at ZeMKI. Learn more about this year's Fellows here: zemki.uni-bremen.de/en/the-zemki...

Rieke Böhling mit Workshops zu Familienforschung bei der Kinder-Uni ZeMKI-Mitlgied Dr. Rieke Böhling bietet im Rahmen der Kinder-Uni am 25. und am 26.03. zwei Workshops unter dem Titel "Deine Familie, deine Geschichte – Familienforschung zum Ausprobieren" für Kinder im Alter von 8-12 Jahren an.

ZeMKI-Mitlgied Dr. Rieke Böhling bietet im Rahmen der Kinder-Uni am 25. und am 26.03. zwei Workshops unter dem Titel „Deine Familie, deine Geschichte – Familienforschung zum Ausprobieren“ für Kinder im Alter von 8-12 Jahren an.

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Rieke Böhling with workshops on family research at the Children's University ZeMKI member Dr. Rieke Böhling is offering two workshops entitled “Your family, your history – try your hand at family research” for children aged 8-12 as part of the Children's University on March 25 and 26.

ZeMKI member Dr. Rieke Böhling is offering two workshops entitled “Your family, your history – try your hand at family research” for children aged 8-12 as part of the Children’s University on March 25 and 26.

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New ZeMKI Working Paper No. 56 published The new ZeMKI working paper by Tara B. Smith, entitled “Administered Dehumanization: Absurdity, Automation, and Resistance in We, Brazil, and Robodebt,” is now available.

The new ZeMKI working paper by Tara B. Smith, entitled “Administered Dehumanization: Absurdity, Automation, and Resistance in We, Brazil, and Robodebt,” is now available.

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Ready to join our M.A. in Media and Public Engagement?

Admission requires a relevant degree (180 CP), 40 CP in Communication and Media Studies, C1 English proficiency, and a motivational letter detailing your experience, goals, and interest in the program.

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Shape the future with media: Our M.A. in Media and Public Engagement prepares students for media careers that drive positive social change, from journalism and NGOs to political consulting and beyond!🎯


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e program offers an Orientation Week at the beginning of each winter semester. During this Week, students are informed about the structure of the program, and are introduced to the university, the campus and life in Bremen with the help of senior students! 📚

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ZeMKI member Dr. Philip Sinner talks to journalist Leon Hütter on BremenNEXT's live radio show about the hype surrounding the successful series Heated Rivalry.

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ZeMKI-Mitglied Dr. Philip Sinner spricht mit Journalist Leon Hütter für das Live-Radio von BremenNEXT über den Hype der erfolgreichen Serie Heated Rivalry.

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The M.A. Media and Public Engagement is structured for success!

We offer modular courses with clear credit points and interdisciplinary support. Balance coursework with personalized mentoring and benefit from quality assurance for an exceptional experience!🎓

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The DMS offers a mentorship program where each student is mentored by a professor. The mentor holds regular one-on-one conversations and supports the student throughout. The goal is to address issues early on and assist with academic and career development!

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Presentation: AI and Student Experience in German Universities On February 10, ZeMKI members Paula Goerke, Jule Jensen, and Prof. Dr. Andreas Breiter will speak  12 p.m. at UC Berkeley about “AI and Student Experience in German Universities” as part of a lecture series funded by the Center for Studies in Higher Education.

On February 10, ZeMKI members Paula Goerke, Jule Jensen, and Prof. Dr. Andreas Breiter will speak at 12 p.m. at University of California, Berkeley about “AI and Student Experience in German Universities".

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Vortrag: AI and Student Experience in German Universities Die ZeMKI-Mitglieder Paula Goerke, Jule Jensen und Prof. Dr. Andreas Breiter sprechen am 10. Februar um 12 Uhr im Rahmen eines Vortrags, welcher vom Center for Studies in Higher Education afinanziert wird, an der UC Berkeley über „AI and Student Experience in German Universities“.

Die ZeMKI-Mitglieder Paula Goerke, Jule Jensen und Prof. Dr. Andreas Breiter sprechen am 10. Februar um 12 Uhr im Rahmen eines Vortrags an der UC Berkeley über „AI and Student Experience in German Universities“.

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Completed Doctorate on Pioneer Journalism We are delighted that our ZeMKI member Hendrik Kühn successfully defended his dissertation entitled „Im Dialog mit Abwesenden“ (In Dialogue with Absentees) on February 5, 2026. In his work, he examines the construction and representation of the relationship between journalism and its audience through experimental media products in German pioneer journalism. He has developed a relationship concept for media content in order to analyze journalistic contributions and compare them with their production contexts. It has been shown that media products are the connecting link in media relationships, where tensions are also renegotiated. They are a central location for the communicative […]

We are delighted that our ZeMKI member Hendrik Kühn successfully defended his dissertation entitled "Im Dialog mit Abwesenden" (In Dialogue with Absentees) on February 5, 2026.

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Abgeschlossene Promotion zum Pionierjournalismus Wir freuen uns sehr, dass unser ZeMKI-Mitglied Hendrik Kühn am 5. Februar 2026 seine Dissertation mit dem Titel „Im Dialog mit Abwesenden“ erfolgreich verteidigt hat.

Wir freuen uns sehr, dass unser ZeMKI-Mitglied Hendrik Kühn am 5. Februar 2026 seine Dissertation mit dem Titel „Im Dialog mit Abwesenden“ erfolgreich verteidigt hat.

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🌍 Bridge theory and practice: Develop communication, project management, and teamwork skills. Gain hands-on experience through internships and industry connections to prepare for real-world challenges in the professional field!

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The M.A. Digital Media and Society is fully taught in English and hosted by ZeMKI . Students can study abroad at partner universities across Europe and beyond, while international students join in Bremen, creating a vibrant and diverse study culture. 🤝

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Annual Lab Retreat: Datafication and Mediatization in Exchange Annual Lab Retreat: Datafication and Mediatization in Exchange At the beginning of this week, the ZeMKI Lab „Datafication and Mediatization“ came together for its annual, multi-day lab retreat at the educational center in Bad Zwischenahn. The retreat once again provided the lab members with ample time and opportunity to discuss current research and publication projects in a larger group, to exchange teaching experiences, and to receive valuable feedback on upcoming work. In addition, the time was used to reflect on achievements of the past year and to jointly identify new goals for the future. Thanks to the recreational (and sporting) […]

At the beginning of this week, the ZeMKI Lab „Datafication and Mediatization“ came together for its annual, multi-day lab retreat at the educational center in Bad Zwischenahn.

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