Katrin Tiidenberg

Katrin Tiidenberg is a Professor of Participatory Culture at the Baltic Film, Media and Arts Institute, Tallinn University. Her work bridges social media studies, visual culture, and research ethics, focusing on how digital platforms shape identity, community, and cultural expression. She is a leading scholar in studying selfies, influencer dynamics, and the intersections of sexuality, technology, and governance.

Research Interests:

• Visual self-representation and digital embodiment
• Sexuality in networked publics
• Research ethics in datafied environments
• Platform governance and moral entrepreneurship
• Cultural mediation of spirituality and activism

Key Publications:

• Tumblr (2021)
• Sex and Social Media (2020)
• Selfies, why we love (and hate) them (2018)
• Metaphors of the Internet (co-edited, 2021)

Grants & Collaborations: Active in EU-funded projects on digital culture and ethics. Collaborates with institutions globally on participatory media research.

Labs/Teams: Leads Tallinn University’s Media and Communication Studies unit, fostering interdisciplinary digital research.