Tobias Nanz

Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in the Department of Culture and Language, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences and the Center for War Studies. Also holds an external position as a Teacher and researcher in European Media Studies at the University of Flensborg. His research focuses on Cold War media, crisis communication, war and media dynamics, media history of diplomacy, and populism. He leads the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship-funded project CODE (2021–2025), exploring the interplay between factual/fictitious crisis communication and deterrence strategies in historical contexts.

Research interests include analyzing how media shapes crisis narratives, Cold War-era communication systems like the 'Red Telephone' and Hotline/Teletype, and the role of protocols in diplomatic interactions. His work bridges media theory, cultural history, and conflict studies, with a particular emphasis on European integration and the Danish-German border region.

Recent projects and collaborations involve organizing interdisciplinary conferences (e.g., 'Beyond the Sea,' 'Connection and Communication') and presenting at events like 'Krisenkommunikation im Kalten Krieg' and 'Who or What Communicates after the Apocalypse?'

• Scientific Awards: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (Horizon 2020)

Grants include the Horizon 2020 fellowship supporting his CODE project. Advising details are not listed, but his involvement in collaborative research networks and editorial roles highlights active mentorship in academic communities.

Active in research teams such as the Center for War Studies and contributes to interdisciplinary projects linking media, conflict, and diplomacy.