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One of the largest departments for communication science, ranked as one of the top programs for communication research in Europe, Vienna’s geographic & cultural position and international orientation makes us a key-hub for top-notch research collaboration.
Seit Jänner 2023 wird am Institut das vom ERC-Projekt "Digital Hate: Perpetrators, Audiences, and (Dis)Empowered Targets" (DIGIHATE) durchgeführt. 💥

Im Interview spricht Projektleiter Jörg Matthes über Idee, Relevanz und ersten Ergebnisse. 🎤

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Jörg Matthes im Interview zum Forschungsprojekt "Digital Hate"
Seit Jänner 2023 wird am Institut unter der Leitung von Jörg Matthes das vom European Research Council geförderte Projekt "Digital Hate: Perpetrators, Audiences, and (Dis)Empowered Targets" (DIGIHATE, ERC Advanced Grant) durchgeführt.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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New #aBitOfCCS episode 🎙️
I spoke with @keonhison.bsky.social about the structure of parliamentary discourse on women in the Weimar Republic!

Honestly, one of the coolest methodological set-ups I’ve seen in a while — such a thoughtful application of #CCS.
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#aBitOfCCS – What is it about CCS
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February 12, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Welcome aboard! 🛶
We’re excited to welcome Matt Minich (University of Wisconsin–Madison), who has joined the department as an ÖAW APART-USA Research Fellow.
A former social scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Matt is now researching digital health communication here in Vienna 🇦🇹
February 10, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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👏 Shout-out to Lena Pohlmann-PhD in the Vienna Doctoral College on #DigitalHumanism-for her insights at the #CEU debate series “AI vs. Planet: Peril or Opportunity?” tackling how AI shapes planetary futures and sustainability from a humanistic lens. #AI #Planet #DigitalHumanism #CEU
February 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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📢 Publication 📢

Across AUT, DNK, FRA & SRB, Anne Reinhardt et al. (incl Jörg Matthes, @jarakankova.bsky.social, & Selma Hodzic) revealed AI (but not health) literacy, perceived benefits (less so risks), & social norms to be related to trusting AI for health info.

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February 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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J Matthes, A Binder, @sofievranken.bsky.social @raffaelheiss.bsky.social, & @jarakankova.bsky.social content-analyzed alcohol in kids' media, revealing that it's comparatively more often verbally mentioned, interacted with, consumed, & linked to villains.

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February 6, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Am 8. März 2026 entscheidet 🇨🇭 über die #Halbierungsinitiative – also die Forderung, die Finanzierung des #ÖRR in der Schweiz massiv zu kürzen. Die Initiative wird von der rechtspopulistischen #SVP unterstützt.

Ich habe diese Initiative für den #SRF eingeordnet. Meine Kernpunkte in einem 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Stephanie Bührer, @kevinkoban.bsky.social, Jörg Matthes scrutinize the common conceptual distinction incivility vs. intolerance, showing perceptual fuzziness (when migrants are targeted), esp among those who recently posted such content themselves.

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January 26, 2026 at 2:44 PM
1.Alumni IPKW Science Slam „Die Zukunft der Wahrheit": In der Diskussion mit Eva Wackenreuther(ORF Newsroom)+Cornelia Blum(Leiterin DLE Kommunikation Uni Wien) wurden Themen, wie Vertrauen,Social Media+Fake News aufgegriffen + mit der Medienpraxis verknüpft
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January 26, 2026 at 9:32 AM
„Die Zukunft der Wahrheit: Wie sich Faktenprüfung im Zeitalter von KI, Deepfakes und Social Media verändern muss" Unter diesem Titel präsentierten Wissenschafter*innen unseres Instituts (J.-M. Eberl,G. Georgarakis, K. Karsay,J. Lühring, S. Sherrah + C. Wilhelm) ihre Forschung am 1. IPKW ScienceSlam.
January 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM
We cordially invite you to today's research talk on January 12, 11:30–12:30 Uhr, SR 4 (Währinger Straße).
Jolien Trekels will discuss The Role of Social Context in Adolescents’ Digital Media Use and Literacy. We look forward to lively participation.
January 12, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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I’m very honored to be elected as International Liaison of the ICA CM Division and to serve our vibrant community! 🙏 Looking forward to starting the work very soon 🙌
November 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Join us for the first Computational Methods Labs Showcase @icacm.bsky.social Registration is free and open to colleagues interested in computational methods! DM me if you have questions 1/2
Are you applying computational methods in your research or thinking about starting a lab? Join us for the first Computational Methods Labs Showcase by the ICA CM Division @icacm.bsky.social 🌟
Online on Feb 16, 2026, 4:00–5:30 pm CET / 10:00–11:30 am EST 📆
Register 👇
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November 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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🌐 Excited to see that my recent publication was featured on the @ipk-univie.bsky.social website!

🙏 Thank you!

👉 Read more here:
Tackling (misleading) incivility online: a user-centric evaluation of different comment moderation strategies
A recent study by communication scientist Andrea Wiesner at the University of Vienna investigates how Austrian internet users perceive and accept different strategies for moderating uncivil online comments.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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I am also grateful to @medem.bsky.social , the @ipk-univie.bsky.social, and @polcomvienna.bsky.social for being such a motivating, supportive (and also funny) place to work and grow.
November 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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2020 noch auf Platz 14 & das war damals schon eine Sensation. Zum Platz 1 braucht es noch einiges, aber unser @ipk-univie.bsky.social kann sich schon sehen lassen.

(Und ja, solche Rankings sind immer mit Vorbehalt zu betrachten.)
November 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Save the date: Theodor Herzl lecturer Olivera Stajić (Der Standard) addresses the question: What does credibility mean in journalism today – and how can diversity be achieved in editorial offices? 24.11, 11.12, 15.12, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. /Auditorium Maximum.
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Olivera Stajić ist Theodor Herzl-Dozentin 2025
Die Journalistin und <i>Standard</i>-Redakteurin Olivera Stajić spricht in drei öffentlichen Vorlesungen über Diversität, Migration und Sprache im Journalismus.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Save the date: Theodor Herzl Dozentin Olivera Stajić (Der Standard) widmet sich der Frage: Was bedeutet Glaubwürdigkeit im Journalismus heute – und wie kann Vielfalt in Redaktionen gelingen? Vorlesungen 24.11, 11.12+ 15.12/ 11:30-13:00 im Auditorium Maximum.
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Olivera Stajić ist Theodor Herzl-Dozentin 2025
Die Journalistin und <i>Standard</i>-Redakteurin Olivera Stajić spricht in drei öffentlichen Vorlesungen über Diversität, Migration und Sprache im Journalismus.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We cordially invite you to our Research Talk today, October 20, 11:30–12:30 Uhr, SR 4 (Währinger Straße).

Susanne Baumgartner (University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam School of Communication Research) will discuss Vanishing Media Effects? On the Stabilization of Media Effects After Repeated Exposure.
October 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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We cordially invite you to our first research talk on Monday, October 13, 11:30–12:30, SR 4, W29.
Magdalena Saldaña (Lazarsfeld Professor from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) will talk about Chile’s 2022 Constitutional Referendum: Unpacking Voting Behavior in Times of Misinformation.
October 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
A recent study about greenwashing in marketing by Matthes, Neureiter and Seiffert-Brockmann (WU VIE) show that perceived greenwashing increases eco-label confusion but, when environmental norms are strong, also correlates with a higher willingness to pay more publizistik.univie.ac.at/en/news/late...
October 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
We cordially invite you to our first research talk on Monday, October 13, 11:30–12:30, SR 4, W29.
Magdalena Saldaña (Lazarsfeld Professor from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) will talk about Chile’s 2022 Constitutional Referendum: Unpacking Voting Behavior in Times of Misinformation.
October 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Save the Date!
The Reboot Consortium invites scholars, creators, industry voices and all film stakeholders to join the conversation at our international conference: 9.-10.10.2025

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September 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A recent study conducted by Jens Hagelstein, Ingrid Wahl, Julia Stranzl, Sabine Einwiller, and Christopher Ruppel examines the role of appreciation in the workplace.
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Communicating appreciation in the workplace
A recent study conducted by Jens Hagelstein, Ingrid Wahl, Julia Stranzl, Sabine Einwiller, and Christopher Ruppel at the Department of Communication of the University of Vienna examines the role of ap...
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September 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Want to join us @univie.ac.at? Our department @ipk-univie.bsky.social is hiring a tenure-track professor in interactive communication, with a special focus on human-AI communication.

📆 Apply until September 17!
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#AcademicSky #CommSky
Tenure-Track Professorship in Interactive Communication
Tenure-Track Professorship in Interactive Communication
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July 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM