Gitte Bang Stald

Gitte Bang Stald is an Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Department of Digital Society and Participation. She serves as Center Manager for the Center for Digital Welfare and is involved with the Center for Climate IT. Her research focuses on digital media's impact on democracy, citizenship, and youth in digital societies. She has led significant projects like EU Kids Online and Net Children Go Mobile, exploring young people's digital media use and civic engagement.

Her work emphasizes media literacy, informed citizenship, and challenges faced by marginalized groups in digital environments. She has held leadership roles including heading the DECIDIS research network (2014-2019) and managing master's programs. She is a certified Research Leader and serves on ITU's Research Ethics Committee and the EU Horizon ethics panel.

Recent publications analyze youth democratic self-confidence, trust in digital democracy, and mobile platforms' role in civic participation. Projects include CO:RE (Children Online: Research and Evidence) and collaborations with institutions like Aarhus University.

Her contributions span 53 publications, 6 research projects, and extensive media engagements addressing digital welfare, youth media literacy, and ethical considerations in digital society.