Göran Bolin

Göran Bolin is a Professor of Media and Communication Studies at the School of Culture and Communication, Södertörn University, Sweden. He has held this position since 2004 and previously served as Vice Dean at the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Life Sciences (2013). His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor (2001-2004), Assistant Professor (1998-2001), and research assistant positions at Stockholm University (1990-2002).

• Academic Education:
• PhD in Media and Communication Studies (1998)
• Postgraduate studies in Media and Communication Studies (1991-1998)
• Poppius School of Journalism (1991)
• BA in Film Studies, Sociology, Pedagogy, History, and Mass Communication (1980-1989)

His research focuses on cultural production and consumption in digital markets, datafication processes, media branding, and policy. He examines how digitization transforms media industries, the relationship between production practices and media content, and generational shifts in media consumption patterns across the Baltic Sea region.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the International Communication Association (2023)
• Doctor honoris causa from the University of Tartu, Estonia (2020)