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Gustavo Cardoso is a Full Professor of Communication Sciences at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon and a researcher at CIES-Iscte - Center for Research and Studies in Sociology. He is also an associate researcher at CADIS in Paris and Director of OberCom - Observatory of the Media in Lisbon. His academic leadership includes directing the PhD in Communication Sciences and three postgraduate programs: Journalism, Fact-Checking and Disinformation, and Communication and Political Consulting.
- Full Professor, Department of Sociology, ISCTE-IUL
- Integrated Researcher, CIES-Iscte
- Director, OberCom - Observatory of the Media
- Associate Researcher, CADIS, Paris
Education:
- Aggregation in Sociology, ISCTE-IUL (2010)
- Postgraduate Studies in Global Leadership and Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School (2009)
- PhD in Sociology of Communication, ISCTE-IUL (2005)
- Master’s in European Studies, ISCTE-IUL (1997)
- Bachelor’s in Business Organization and Management, ISCTE-IUL (1994)
Gustavo Cardoso's research focuses on the sociology of communication, media and society, internet studies, and the transformation of journalism in the digital age. His work explores the shift from mass communication to networked communication, the role of screens and mediation, digital democracy, and the cultural impacts of the network society. He investigates how communication shapes institutions, identities, and social change, particularly in times of crisis.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward theorizing networked communication, mediatized culture, and the communication of communication as a new paradigm. His books analyze digital transformation, youth media practices, open science, and socio-political movements, reflecting a deeply interdisciplinary and globally comparative approach.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator
- Young Global Leader (2009)
- Member of Academia Europaea – Cinema, Media, and Visual Studies section
He has served as advisor to the President of Portugal on Information Society policy (1996–2006) and as non-executive Vice-Chairman of the Lusa news agency (2006–2012). He leads major research projects on open science and digital transformation, often funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. His international collaborations include the World Internet Project and research networks across Europe, the US, and Asia. He mentors students and researchers in communication, sociology, and digital culture.
His leadership extends to editorial and organizational roles in books and research initiatives, including co-editing volumes on network society, crisis cultures, and media models. He is actively involved in shaping communication education and policy in Portugal and beyond.