Abit Hoxha

Abit Hoxha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Social Sciences at the University of South-Eastern Norway (UIS), Faculty of Social Sciences. His work focuses on the intersection of media, memory, conflict, and transitional justice, particularly in post-conflict regions such as Kosovo and Ukraine.

His research interests include:

• Journalism in conflict and post-conflict settings
• Politics of memory and collective remembrance
• Transitional justice and media accountability
• Dark tourism and digital storytelling
• Historical revisionism and media narratives
• Journalist safety and freedom of expression

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on how media shapes historical understanding in troubled societies. He frequently explores the role of journalists in constructing narratives around war, trauma, and national identity, often through comparative and interdisciplinary lenses. His work spans academic journals, book chapters, policy reports, and public engagement.

His notable scientific contributions include collaborative projects under the EU’s Horizon2020 RePAST initiative, examining conflict discourses and memory politics in Europe. He has co-developed digital tools such as apps and online courses on dark tourism, demonstrating a commitment to public scholarship and knowledge transfer.

Hoxha actively mentors students and contributes to academic discourse through seminars, conferences, and artistic productions, including documentary promos and educational games on source criticism. His collaborations with scholars like Kenneth Andresen highlight strong research networks in media and memory studies.

He is involved in several labs and research initiatives focused on:

• Digital memory and heritage (e.g., virtual tours of WWII sites in Kristiansand)
• Dark tourism education (6-week online course and 10-week university module)
• Media mapping in post-conflict societies
• The RePAST project on conflict discourses in the Western Balkans