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Liselotte Englund is a Deputy Dean and Assistant Professor at Karlstad University, specializing in trauma journalism, crisis communication, and psychotraumatology. She holds a Ph.D. in Journalism from Gothenburg University and is a docent in Journalism. Her research focuses on journalistic practices during disasters, media interaction with survivors, and government crisis communication.
Key affiliations include the Swedish Psychotrauma Society, Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma (as Scandinavian contact), and roles in university governance. She has led projects for Swedish authorities and international bodies, including evaluations of crisis management during the 2011 Norway attacks.
Research interests span trauma-informed journalism, ethical reporting in disasters, and interdisciplinary collaboration between media, health, and emergency sectors. Her work emphasizes the psychological impact of media exposure on disaster survivors and the role of journalists as professional witnesses.
Publications highlight trends in disaster reporting, survivor trust in media, and the dual role of media as both supportive and stressful for victims. Awards include the Frank Ochberg Award (2010) for contributions to media and trauma studies. She teaches courses on scientific communication, crisis psychology for journalists, and disaster management.
Liselotte Englund leads the university-wide doctoral course 'Communicating Science' and collaborates with national disaster psychiatry centers. Her work bridges academic research with practical crisis management and media ethics.
