- Media Studies
- Public Sphere
- Media Policy
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Jostein Gripsrud is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Information Science and Media Studies at the University of Bergen, Norway. He has held leadership roles including Head of Department (2004–2007) and has been a Professor since 1991. His career includes adjunct professorships at Stavanger University College and visiting fellowships at institutions like the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris) and UCLA. Education: Dr.philos. (Honorary PhD), University of Bergen (1988) Cand.philol. (Norwegian M.A.), University of Bergen (1979) Research Interests: Focuses on media and the public sphere, media policy, cultural studies, and political communication. His work explores topics like digitalization’s impact on democracy, Scandinavian immigration discourse, and the role of media in shaping societal narratives. Key Publications Trends: Recent works analyze political polarization in Norway, Scandinavian media coverage of immigration, and historical media policy. Earlier research includes foundational studies on television’s role in European democracy and cultural capital dynamics. Awards: 2014 Norwegian Media Association Communication of Knowledge Prize 2001 University of Bergen Meltzer Prize 2011 International Francqui Professorship Research Projects: Includes the SCANPUB project on public discourse and political decision-making in Scandinavia. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research networks, particularly in media policy and cultural studies.









