Slavko Splichal

Slavko Splichal is a Full Professor of Communicology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana. Since 1983, he has held significant academic and administrative roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (1991-1993) and founding Director of the European Institute for Communication and Culture (1993–present). His work spans theories of communication, mass media, public opinion, and the political economy of communication.

• Education: PhD in Communicology (1979), MA (1975), and BA (1971) from the University of Ljubljana

Splichal’s research interests include public sphere theories, text analysis, and information society, with a focus on empirical research validity. His publications bridge media studies, digital communication, and transnational journalism, reflecting trends in datafication, ICTs, and post-socialist media transitions.

Notable scientific awards include:

• 2015 University of Ljubljana Golden Plaque
• 2003 Fellow of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts
• 1986 Boris Kidrič Fund Award
• 1971 Prešeren Student Award
• 2023 Karol Jakubowicz Award for Media and Democracy

Splichal has advised numerous projects and co-founded the European Institute for Communication and Culture, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Javnost-The Public since 1993.