Florence Van Hove

Florence Van Hove is a Reader at the Department of Communication and Media Sciences within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and Management at the University of Fribourg. Her research focuses on digital journalism, audience engagement, artificial intelligence in media, and the ethical implications of evolving communication technologies.

• Institution: University of Fribourg
• Role: Reader
• Department: Communication and Media Sciences

Her work explores the intersection of journalism, social media, and ethics, particularly examining how platforms like Twitter reshape news consumption, audience interaction, and journalists' digital identities. She also investigates broader communication ethics, including topics like big data privacy, greenwashing, and corporate social responsibility.

The 15 most recent articles highlight her consistent focus on social media's role in journalism, algorithmic influence, and ethical challenges. Key themes include audience participation, digital identity visibility, and institutional responses to technological innovation in media.

Contact: florence.vanhove@unifr.ch