Birgitte Kjos Fonn

Birgitte Kjos Fonn is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Social Sciences within the Department of Journalism and Media Studies. Her research spans digital journalism, media narration, and youth media literacy, with significant contributions to understanding cultural and technological preconditions for youth participation in digital dialogue spaces through the U-YouPa project.

Her research interests focus on media history, journalism ethics, and gender representation in media, with particular expertise in Norwegian media landscapes. She examines how historical narratives shape contemporary discourse, investigates ethical boundaries in journalistic practice, and analyzes gender norms in sports and cultural reporting. Her work bridges historical analysis with current media challenges, especially regarding digital transitions and professional identity in journalism.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong thematic continuity in media historiography and ethical frameworks, with increasing focus on geopolitical narratives and youth engagement. Her 2024-2025 work shows methodological diversity across historical analysis, contemporary case studies, and theoretical ethics debates, often examining Norwegian media through comparative international lenses.

As active member of the Media Narration Group (MNG) research collective, she contributes to collaborative projects examining narrative structures in digital media environments. Her current work demonstrates growing engagement with geopolitical storytelling in sports media and critical analysis of media's role in societal memory formation.