Annet Toornstra

Dr. Annet Toornstra is a Lecturer at the Department of Media and Communication, Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work is associated with key research clusters including ROCCS (Responsible Organizations, Communication, Change and Society) and JIM (Journalism, Information Technologies and Media Use), reflecting her engagement with contemporary media and communication dynamics.

Her research interests center on media communication, journalism, and the societal impact of digital technologies. With a focus on responsible organizational communication and the evolving use of information technologies in media, her work bridges theoretical and practical dimensions of modern communication studies.

The trends in her research, as reflected in her affiliations, emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding media use, organizational change, and digital innovation in journalism. These themes are central to current debates in communication science and media studies.

• ROCCS – Responsible Organizations, Communication, Change and Society
• JIM – Journalism, Information Technologies and Media Use

She contributes to academic mentoring and research initiatives within her department, particularly through participation in interdisciplinary research clusters. Although specific grants or advising roles are not detailed, her involvement in structured research groups indicates active scholarly engagement.

Dr. Toornstra is involved in collaborative research environments through ERMeCHS, with participation in thematic clusters that promote cross-disciplinary inquiry into media, culture, and historical communication systems.