Nadia Mentzel

Nadia Mentzel is a Lecturer and External PhD candidate at the Department of Media and Communication, Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC), Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work bridges teaching and research in media, journalism, and digital engagement.

Education:

• Master in Media & Journalism, Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Bachelor in Political Science, University of Amsterdam

Her research focuses on journalism in the digital age, particularly user engagement, informedness, and audience behavior on social media. She explores how individuals interact—or choose not to interact—with online news, emphasizing motivations behind passive consumption and the implications for democratic discourse. Her work is situated at the intersection of media studies, communication theory, and digital sociology.

The recent articles reflect a strong thematic focus on audience agency, participatory journalism, and the challenges of misinformation and cancellation culture in online spaces. Her research uses qualitative methods such as thematic analysis to understand the normative and practical dimensions of news engagement.

Scientific Awards:

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She is actively involved in research collaborations and contributes to public discourse through expert commentary and digital media. While no formal advising role is mentioned, her work with co-authors like M. Slot and R. Nieuwenhuis suggests collaborative research mentorship. She is affiliated with the JIM and ROCCS research clusters, which support interdisciplinary inquiry into media, organizations, and societal change.

Labs and Research Groups:

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