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Tanja Thomas is a Professor of Media Studies with a focus on Transformations in Media Cultures at the Institute of Media Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. She leads the Chair for Transformations in Media Cultures and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic service.
- University: University of Tübingen
- School: Faculty of Humanities
- Department: Institute of Media Studies
- Role: Professor and Chairholder
- Contact: tanja.thomas@uni-tuebingen.de
Her research lies at the intersection of critical media theory, cultural studies, feminist theory, and memory studies. She investigates how media cultures shape inclusion and exclusion, particularly in post-migrant societies, and how digital publics can foster recognition, solidarity, and resistance against racism and sexism.
The recent publications of Tanja Thomas reflect a strong thematic focus on memory of right-wing violence, feminist digital interventions, transcultural public spheres, and media activism. Her work combines theoretical innovation with qualitative empirical methods, contributing to debates on social transformation, democratic resilience, and critical media analysis.
Scientific awards and recognitions include:
- Multiple teaching awards during her junior professorship
- Early Career Researcher Prize
- Risbanken Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (2019/20)
Academic service and leadership: She co-edits the journal Feministische Studien, leads funded research groups, and serves on editorial boards and scientific councils. She has secured grants from the Volkswagen Foundation, German-Israeli Foundation, and Hans-Böckler-Stiftung.
She supervises MA and BA theses and leads a research team including postdocs and student assistants. Her work is foundational to the Critical Media Studies research portal and the book series Critical Studies in Media and Communication.
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