Gunhild Ring Olsen

Gunhild Ring Olsen serves as Associate Professor at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences within the School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing and Department of Communication. She holds a PhD from the University of Bergen (2018) and brings ten years of professional journalism experience from major Norwegian outlets including VG, Aftenposten, and Klassekampen.

Her research focuses on digital media transformations, with core expertise in digital source criticism, automated journalism, and investigative methodologies. She emphasizes bridging classical journalistic principles with emerging digital competencies, particularly in data journalism and algorithmic ethics. As program manager for Kristiania's new Master's in Digital Journalism, she developed the curriculum through industry consultation to address critical gaps in contemporary journalism education.

Olsen serves as board member and secretary of the Norwegian Media Research Association since 2020, and previously held a Fulbright Visiting Scholar position at American University's School of Communication (2014-2015). Her teaching integrates practical newsroom experience with academic rigor, preparing students for evolving media landscapes including conflict reporting scenarios.

• Fulbright Visiting Scholar at American University (2014-2015)

As program manager for journalism education, Olsen leads curriculum development initiatives directly informed by media industry needs. She spearheaded Kristiania's first Master's in Digital Journalism launched in 2023, implementing a broad admissions approach that welcomes humanities and social science graduates beyond traditional journalism backgrounds. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes ethical frameworks like the Norwegian Vær Varsom-plakat while developing students' operational capabilities in high-stakes reporting environments.

Olsen collaborates with industry-experienced faculty including Arne H. Krumsvik, Bente Kalsnes, and Ketil Raknes in developing practice-oriented journalism programs. Her work with the Norwegian Media Research Association facilitates ongoing industry-academia dialogue to ensure educational relevance.