Department of Media and Interactions

Research

The Department of Media and Interactions addresses questions and challenges that arise from the increasing presence of media, the interconnection between different media, and the transformation of communication culture and society. It focuses particularly on media and technological interactions between people, between humans and systems, and between humans and artefacts or practices—thus emphasizing a human-centered perspective on interactive systems and media.

The department is rooted in the disciplines of the humanities (art, music, theatre and media studies; linguistics; literary studies; philosophy); social and behavioral sciences (educational science and research in education; psychology; social sciences; economics), health sciences, computer science, and systems and electrical engineering. It defines itself as an interdisciplinary research network that promotes collaboration among its members and affiliates across institutionally established disciplinary boundaries.

The department was established by resolution of the Board on June 19, 2020, and held its (virtual) inaugural meeting on June 22, 2020.

Getting a Doctorate with the Department

The Department of Media and Interactions supports research-oriented graduates on their path to a doctoral degree. It offers two structured doctoral programs and promotes cooperative doctoral projects.

Boards and Bodies

The boards and bodies are responsible for the Department's academic self-administration.

Meet our Researchers

Professors and doctoral candidates from universities of applied sciences and universities collaborate in the department. They network at conferences and other events and cooperate with partners from universities, industry, and civil society.