ZeMKI doctoral programme
The doctoral programme of the ZeMKI deals with the development of media and communication. In deeply mediatized societies, social fields including politics, education, religion, popular culture and art are transforming. Not only changing digital infrastructures, but also innovative practices of media use and datafication play a role. Since phenomena in these thematic fields are multi-layered, the doctoral programme as a whole is based on a broad interdisciplinary approach in order to strengthen the respective disciplinary doctorates.
The range of disciplines involved in the doctoral programme are broad: in addition to communication and media studies, it includes history, film studies, religious studies, sociology, political science, education, and computer science. The integration of these disciplines results in a comprehensive study course with varying perspectives, that assist profound learning, and capacitate creative approaches to research.
The aim of the ZeMKI doctoral programme at the University of Bremen is to provide cooperative and collegial supervision for its doctoral students. Participants must be registered as doctoral students at the University of Bremen, and be supervised by professors working at the ZeMKI. The doctoral programme is based on a binding doctoral agreement that separates supervision from peer review, and gives doctoral candidates extensive opportunities to develop and complete their dissertation projects in a constructive environment.
Miira Hill
Institution Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research of the University of Bremen (ZeMKI)
Building/room: LINZ6 61.030
Phone: +49 (0) 421 218 676 36
E-Mail: mhillprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
| Participation in events | Course leader | Frequency/ Duration & Semester |
|---|---|---|
Block event: "Exposé and Project Development" | 2 professors at ZeMKI | 3x 1 day Winter or Summer Semester |
Block event for the presentation and discussion of the projects / project ideas | Supervising professors at ZeMKI | 1x 1 day in the semester |
Workshops on self-selected topics | PhD students | at least 1x year x 1 day |
Method exercises of the MA programs of the ZeMKI | Changing professors at ZeMKI | 2 SWS |
Methods groups | PhD students and PhD students | at least 1x semester x 1 day |
Subject groups | PhD students and PhD students | at least 1x semester x 1 day |
Lab Colloquia | Lab cables | several times a semester |
ZeMKI- Colloquia | Changing professors at ZeMKI | several times a semester |
Optional events (subject-related events, key qualifications, professional career) | International Summer Schools, BYRD, Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institute, external lecturers | different |
| Participation in events | Course leader | Frequency/ Duration & Semester |
|---|---|---|
Block event for the presentation and discussion of the projects / project ideas | Supervising professors at ZeMKI | 1x 1 day in the semester |
Workshops on self-selected topics | PhD students | at least 1x year x 1 day |
Methods groups | PhD students and PhD students | at least 1x semester x 1 day |
Subject groups | PhD students and PhD students | at least 1x semester x 1 day |
Lab Colloquia | Lab cables | several times a semester |
ZeMKI- Colloquia | Changing professors at ZeMKI | several times a semester |
Optional events (subject-related events, key qualifications, professional career) | International Summer Schools, BYRD, Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institute, external lecturers | different |
| Participation in events | Course leader | Frequency/ Duration & Semester |
|---|---|---|
Block event for the presentation and discussion of the projects / project ideas | Supervising professors at ZeMKI | 1x 1 day in the semester |
Workshops on self-selected topics | PhD students | at least 1x year x 1 day |
Methods groups | PhD students and PhD students | at least 1x semester x 1 day |
Subject groups | PhD students and PhD students | at least 1x semester x 1 day |
Lab Colloquia | Lab cables | several times a semester |
ZeMKI- Colloquia | Changing professors at ZeMKI | several times a semester |
Optional events (subject-related events, key qualifications, professional career) | International Summer Schools, BYRD, Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institute, external lecturers | different |
Closing Colloquia | Changing professors at ZeMKI | 1x in final phase of the dissertation |
Digital Media and Politics
The study group is concerned with the exchange of content and methodology on digital communication in political contexts. Specifically, the group is interested in phenomena of political participation on the Internet, the transformation of the political public sphere through digital media, the transformative effect of digital media for political systems, the use of political media content, the representation of political actors on the Internet, the dissemination of political news and its credibility. The study group aims to follow current research in these areas and to exchange theoretical, content-related and methodological findings. Among other things, they meet for a reading circle.
Kontakt: pa_zeprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de and j.rauprotect me ?!leibniz-hbiprotect me ?!.de
Journalism
This group brings together doctoral students who are working on journalism in their dissertations. We discuss literature and empiricism and talk about theoretical and methodological challenges. On the one hand, we follow the current status in the common research field and, on the other hand, we discuss specific questions or problems that arise in doctoral projects.The group meets once a month.
Contact: denise.fechnerprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
Lab Colloquia
Each ZeMKI-Lab organizes regular colloquium dates in the semester for a scientific exchange. The dates are organized internally by the Labs, but they are open to the other members by arrangement. Regular participation in the Labs' appointments is explicitly desired.
ZeMKI Colloquia
The research colloquium takes place regularly on Wednesdays between 12 and 14 o'clock and includes lectures by the ZeMKI Fellows on current research projects followed by a question and discussion session. It is open to all PhD students and regular attendance is encouraged.
Day of Research
The research day takes place once a semester. It gives an opportunity to present project work as well as individual work within ZeMKI in different formats (e.g. presentation, sketch, data session etc.). It is not necessary to present a finished project, workshop reports are also welcome. Doctoral students are also explicitly invited to provide insights into their dissertation projects.
Brestolon
The ZeMKI is part of the BREmen-STOckholm-LONdon network, which meets once a year at one of the locations. It offers PhD students the opportunity to present their dissertation projects and get feedback from the other participants. An application to participate is required.
Summer/Winter Schools
The ZeMKI supports the participation in Summer Schools (e.g.: ECREA Summer School) and Winter Schools (e.g.: Digital Methods Initiative Amsterdam) for further education. An application for participation is necessary.
Erasmus
Within the framework of the Erasmus program, doctoral students can take advantage of a stay at a partner university as doctoral students or lecturers (with a teaching assignment).