Ornella Porcu

Dr. Ornella Porcu is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen, affiliated with the Media and Journalism Studies department. Her work focuses on journalism, organizational culture, and innovation dynamics within newsrooms. Key areas include newsroom innovation, resilience, creative autonomy, and transformation processes.

Her research explores how organizational structures and cultural factors influence innovation in media environments. Notable themes include the impact of hierarchy on creative behavior, trust distribution among journalists, and strategies for fostering resilient newsroom cultures. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing perceptions of learning cultures and measuring innovative potential through empirical studies.

Porcu's publications span academic journals and conference proceedings, with recent work emphasizing the interplay between emotions (trust/fear) and idea exchange in newsrooms. Her 2024 doctoral thesis further elaborates on unlocking newsroom cultural potential. Despite no listed awards, her work receives attention through media coverage like the 2024 article on newsroom innovation cultures.

She advises on media organizational development and collaborates with peers like Prof. Broersma and Dr. Hermans. Her research contributes to understanding how creative cultures are vital for media survival in evolving landscapes.