Thorsten Quandt
@thorstenquandt.bsky.social
Professor of Online Communication. Researching the transformation of communication and society. Critical optimist.
🎓 We’re hiring!
Two researcher / PhD positions in the ERC project DANCE – Dark Nerd Communities at the University of Münster 🇪🇺
🧮 Quantitative: survey, lab + field experiments
🎙️ Qualitative: ethnography, focus groups, interviews
Apply by 28 Nov 2025 👇
#AcademicJobs #ERC #PhD #CommunicationResearch
Two researcher / PhD positions in the ERC project DANCE – Dark Nerd Communities at the University of Münster 🇪🇺
🧮 Quantitative: survey, lab + field experiments
🎙️ Qualitative: ethnography, focus groups, interviews
Apply by 28 Nov 2025 👇
#AcademicJobs #ERC #PhD #CommunicationResearch
November 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
🎓 We’re hiring!
Two researcher / PhD positions in the ERC project DANCE – Dark Nerd Communities at the University of Münster 🇪🇺
🧮 Quantitative: survey, lab + field experiments
🎙️ Qualitative: ethnography, focus groups, interviews
Apply by 28 Nov 2025 👇
#AcademicJobs #ERC #PhD #CommunicationResearch
Two researcher / PhD positions in the ERC project DANCE – Dark Nerd Communities at the University of Münster 🇪🇺
🧮 Quantitative: survey, lab + field experiments
🎙️ Qualitative: ethnography, focus groups, interviews
Apply by 28 Nov 2025 👇
#AcademicJobs #ERC #PhD #CommunicationResearch
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Big thanks also to her thesis reviewers, @thorstenquandt.bsky.social and @evamayerhoeffer.bsky.social! 🙏 - as well as the defense chair, @hajoboo.bsky.social. We saw very proud supervisors today w/ @anniewald.bsky.social & @nicolarighetti.bsky.social 🤗
September 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Big thanks also to her thesis reviewers, @thorstenquandt.bsky.social and @evamayerhoeffer.bsky.social! 🙏 - as well as the defense chair, @hajoboo.bsky.social. We saw very proud supervisors today w/ @anniewald.bsky.social & @nicolarighetti.bsky.social 🤗
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✨New Publication in JEPOP✨
How do societal stakeholders understand and detect disinformation?
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
How do societal stakeholders understand and detect disinformation?
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Features of disinformation: an expert interview study on the perception of disinformation among political, governmental, media and business elites in Germany
To curb the spread of disinformation, societal decision-makers are working intensively on the design of effective intervention strategies. Primarily elites from the sectors of politics, administrat...
www.tandfonline.com
July 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
✨New Publication in JEPOP✨
How do societal stakeholders understand and detect disinformation?
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
How do societal stakeholders understand and detect disinformation?
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The newspaper El Pais commented on our piece on #autocraticattacks on science in @digitaljournalism.bsky.social. They also provided an English version here:
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
Scholars from 11 countries condemn US authoritarian turn and attacks on science
Experts on freedom of expression and information have launched a campaign to denounce the climate of retaliation and self-censorship that has emerged during the Trump era
english.elpais.com
July 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The newspaper El Pais commented on our piece on #autocraticattacks on science in @digitaljournalism.bsky.social. They also provided an English version here:
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
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Academic freedom is under threat. Senior scholars from 11 countries examine the impact of political interference, censorship, and self-censorship in journalism studies.
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
July 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Academic freedom is under threat. Senior scholars from 11 countries examine the impact of political interference, censorship, and self-censorship in journalism studies.
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
➡️Read the commentary: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🌍We invite you to SIGN this article here: bit.ly/afsignatory
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#MustRead: Expertise under authoritarian siege: A defense of academic freedom 🙏
This article addresses the growing global assault on academic freedom—a cornerstone of democratic societies now under increasing threat from authoritarian regimes.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This article addresses the growing global assault on academic freedom—a cornerstone of democratic societies now under increasing threat from authoritarian regimes.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
July 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
#MustRead: Expertise under authoritarian siege: A defense of academic freedom 🙏
This article addresses the growing global assault on academic freedom—a cornerstone of democratic societies now under increasing threat from authoritarian regimes.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This article addresses the growing global assault on academic freedom—a cornerstone of democratic societies now under increasing threat from authoritarian regimes.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Still confused, but uber-happy. The news came out right after #ICA25 has ended:
The European Research Council #ERC has awarded me an ERC Advanced Grant!
Project DANCE on "Dark Nerd Communities" runs for 5 years with 2.5 million Euros funding. Immensely grateful!
erc.europa.eu/.../erc-2024...
The European Research Council #ERC has awarded me an ERC Advanced Grant!
Project DANCE on "Dark Nerd Communities" runs for 5 years with 2.5 million Euros funding. Immensely grateful!
erc.europa.eu/.../erc-2024...
EU-Forschungsrat zeichnet Thorsten Quandt mit Advanced Grant aus
Der Kommunikationswissenschaftler Prof. Dr. Thorsten Quandt von der Universität Münster erhält einen mit 2,5 Millionen Euro dotierten „ERC Advanced Grant“ des Europäischen Forschungsrats. Mit dieser F...
www.uni-muenster.de
June 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Still confused, but uber-happy. The news came out right after #ICA25 has ended:
The European Research Council #ERC has awarded me an ERC Advanced Grant!
Project DANCE on "Dark Nerd Communities" runs for 5 years with 2.5 million Euros funding. Immensely grateful!
erc.europa.eu/.../erc-2024...
The European Research Council #ERC has awarded me an ERC Advanced Grant!
Project DANCE on "Dark Nerd Communities" runs for 5 years with 2.5 million Euros funding. Immensely grateful!
erc.europa.eu/.../erc-2024...
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Happening now #ica25: how high is the quality of the data you get from the TikTok research API? @mshu.bsky.social , me, @zwizwasvens.bsky.social, Johanna Klapproth, and @thorstenquandt.bsky.social have an answer: it's bad!
June 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Happening now #ica25: how high is the quality of the data you get from the TikTok research API? @mshu.bsky.social , me, @zwizwasvens.bsky.social, Johanna Klapproth, and @thorstenquandt.bsky.social have an answer: it's bad!
Today at #ica25 - panel "Retrospectives on 30 years of digital transformation in the journalism industry and media policy". Interview study with retired top managers and editors. With @hermida.bsky.social, Helle Sjovaag, Raul Ferrer, Mary Lynn Young. CU at Centennial B Regency 3 at 1.30 p.m.
June 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Today at #ica25 - panel "Retrospectives on 30 years of digital transformation in the journalism industry and media policy". Interview study with retired top managers and editors. With @hermida.bsky.social, Helle Sjovaag, Raul Ferrer, Mary Lynn Young. CU at Centennial B Regency 3 at 1.30 p.m.
Institute of Communication Studies at @uni-muenster.de very busy at #ICA25 with 23 presentations. Overview here:
www.uni-muenster.de/Kowi/en/mitt...
My first presentation is on Friday in the 25 years retrospective panel of the journals Journalism Studies and Journalism. 😇 CU there.
www.uni-muenster.de/Kowi/en/mitt...
My first presentation is on Friday in the 25 years retrospective panel of the journals Journalism Studies and Journalism. 😇 CU there.
June 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Institute of Communication Studies at @uni-muenster.de very busy at #ICA25 with 23 presentations. Overview here:
www.uni-muenster.de/Kowi/en/mitt...
My first presentation is on Friday in the 25 years retrospective panel of the journals Journalism Studies and Journalism. 😇 CU there.
www.uni-muenster.de/Kowi/en/mitt...
My first presentation is on Friday in the 25 years retrospective panel of the journals Journalism Studies and Journalism. 😇 CU there.
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On Saturday (12 PM) I present a study on the "Gods of Telegram" on behalf of my colleague and first author @annadavydova.bsky.social where we looked into forwarding patterns of patchwork religious groups in Germany.
June 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
On Saturday (12 PM) I present a study on the "Gods of Telegram" on behalf of my colleague and first author @annadavydova.bsky.social where we looked into forwarding patterns of patchwork religious groups in Germany.
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At the same time, I will be presenting a computational analysis of "The Science of Disinformation and Intervention Strategies" on behalf of my colleague and the first author of the study, Johanna Klapproth.
June 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
At the same time, I will be presenting a computational analysis of "The Science of Disinformation and Intervention Strategies" on behalf of my colleague and the first author of the study, Johanna Klapproth.
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On Friday (4.30 PM) @thorstenquandt.bsky.social will present our work on the roles of two journals, Journalism and Journalism Studies, for shaping the field of journalism research. This presentation is part of a panel on critical reflections on the 25th anniversary of both journals.
June 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
On Friday (4.30 PM) @thorstenquandt.bsky.social will present our work on the roles of two journals, Journalism and Journalism Studies, for shaping the field of journalism research. This presentation is part of a panel on critical reflections on the 25th anniversary of both journals.
On the way to #ICA25. Team members @mshu.bsky.social, Sofie Beisemann and me will present seven papers, ranging from interviews studies with retired media managers to religious fringe groups on the internet. Also, some disinfo stuff. CU there!
June 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
On the way to #ICA25. Team members @mshu.bsky.social, Sofie Beisemann and me will present seven papers, ranging from interviews studies with retired media managers to religious fringe groups on the internet. Also, some disinfo stuff. CU there!
🗣️ The panel is complete!
Our online symposium on Autocratic Threats to Free Speech & Academic Freedom now has its final line-up.
Join four leading scholars from psychology, journalism, political science, and communication studies.
📅 May 28 | 6pm CET
🔗 t1p.de/muenster-sym...
Our online symposium on Autocratic Threats to Free Speech & Academic Freedom now has its final line-up.
Join four leading scholars from psychology, journalism, political science, and communication studies.
📅 May 28 | 6pm CET
🔗 t1p.de/muenster-sym...
May 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🗣️ The panel is complete!
Our online symposium on Autocratic Threats to Free Speech & Academic Freedom now has its final line-up.
Join four leading scholars from psychology, journalism, political science, and communication studies.
📅 May 28 | 6pm CET
🔗 t1p.de/muenster-sym...
Our online symposium on Autocratic Threats to Free Speech & Academic Freedom now has its final line-up.
Join four leading scholars from psychology, journalism, political science, and communication studies.
📅 May 28 | 6pm CET
🔗 t1p.de/muenster-sym...
🚨 Academic legend alert: Robert Sternberg joins our online event on Autocratic Threats to Free Speech & Academic Freedom – May 28, 6pm CET / Noon EDT.
One of the most cited scholars in the world will present his Wonderland Model of Emerging Autocrats.
🔗 t1p.de/muenster-sym...
One of the most cited scholars in the world will present his Wonderland Model of Emerging Autocrats.
🔗 t1p.de/muenster-sym...
May 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🚨 Academic legend alert: Robert Sternberg joins our online event on Autocratic Threats to Free Speech & Academic Freedom – May 28, 6pm CET / Noon EDT.
One of the most cited scholars in the world will present his Wonderland Model of Emerging Autocrats.
🔗 t1p.de/muenster-sym...
One of the most cited scholars in the world will present his Wonderland Model of Emerging Autocrats.
🔗 t1p.de/muenster-sym...
Welcome @sethclewis.bsky.social as the latest fellow of the Münster institute of comm studies! Looking forward to an exciting guest lecture and a very important online event - as well as personal talks, discussing research projects and sharing ideas.
www.uni-muenster.de/Kowi/en/mitt...
www.uni-muenster.de/Kowi/en/mitt...
Prof. Dr. Seth Lewis appointed new Fellow at the IfK
The new fellow at the Centre for Research on Digital Public Spheres has come to Münsterland from the United States: Prof. Dr. Seth Lewis from the University of Oregon (USA) is currently visiting the I...
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May 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Welcome @sethclewis.bsky.social as the latest fellow of the Münster institute of comm studies! Looking forward to an exciting guest lecture and a very important online event - as well as personal talks, discussing research projects and sharing ideas.
www.uni-muenster.de/Kowi/en/mitt...
www.uni-muenster.de/Kowi/en/mitt...
Autocratic attacks on free speech and science are a growing concern - in academia and beyond.
Join us for an online symposium with world-class experts like Robert Sternberg & @sethclewis.bsky.social.
Wednesday, 28. May, 6 p.m. CET. Open to everybody, register via link.
t1p.de/muenster-sym...
Join us for an online symposium with world-class experts like Robert Sternberg & @sethclewis.bsky.social.
Wednesday, 28. May, 6 p.m. CET. Open to everybody, register via link.
t1p.de/muenster-sym...
May 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Autocratic attacks on free speech and science are a growing concern - in academia and beyond.
Join us for an online symposium with world-class experts like Robert Sternberg & @sethclewis.bsky.social.
Wednesday, 28. May, 6 p.m. CET. Open to everybody, register via link.
t1p.de/muenster-sym...
Join us for an online symposium with world-class experts like Robert Sternberg & @sethclewis.bsky.social.
Wednesday, 28. May, 6 p.m. CET. Open to everybody, register via link.
t1p.de/muenster-sym...
Will give a talk at #ubcvancouver in 2 weeks, organized by German Consulate General. Timely topic: #disinformation & democracy
Wednesday, April 23, 2 p.m.
UBC | Liu Institute for Global Issues | 6476 NW Marine Drive | xʷθəθiqətəm - Place of Many Trees (former Liu Multipurpose Room) | Room 130
Wednesday, April 23, 2 p.m.
UBC | Liu Institute for Global Issues | 6476 NW Marine Drive | xʷθəθiqətəm - Place of Many Trees (former Liu Multipurpose Room) | Room 130
Lies, Hate, Chaos: How Disinformation Threatens Democracy
In a world where information spreads faster than a virus, separating fact from fiction has become an overwhelming task. Disinformation doesn’t just distort reality — it actively undermines trust, fuel...
canada.diplo.de
April 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Will give a talk at #ubcvancouver in 2 weeks, organized by German Consulate General. Timely topic: #disinformation & democracy
Wednesday, April 23, 2 p.m.
UBC | Liu Institute for Global Issues | 6476 NW Marine Drive | xʷθəθiqətəm - Place of Many Trees (former Liu Multipurpose Room) | Room 130
Wednesday, April 23, 2 p.m.
UBC | Liu Institute for Global Issues | 6476 NW Marine Drive | xʷθəθiqətəm - Place of Many Trees (former Liu Multipurpose Room) | Room 130
Study the future of communication in a medieval city? Look no further...
New Master's programm "Knowledge and Communication" @uni-muenster.de
✅ In-depth understanding of knowledge & communication
✅ Focus on digital & data-based approaches
+ profs with German accent 🙃
👉 www.uni.ms/knowcom
New Master's programm "Knowledge and Communication" @uni-muenster.de
✅ In-depth understanding of knowledge & communication
✅ Focus on digital & data-based approaches
+ profs with German accent 🙃
👉 www.uni.ms/knowcom
April 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Study the future of communication in a medieval city? Look no further...
New Master's programm "Knowledge and Communication" @uni-muenster.de
✅ In-depth understanding of knowledge & communication
✅ Focus on digital & data-based approaches
+ profs with German accent 🙃
👉 www.uni.ms/knowcom
New Master's programm "Knowledge and Communication" @uni-muenster.de
✅ In-depth understanding of knowledge & communication
✅ Focus on digital & data-based approaches
+ profs with German accent 🙃
👉 www.uni.ms/knowcom
Berlin Main Station, post conference
March 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Berlin Main Station, post conference
@mshu.bsky.social presenting our BMBF project Hybrid at the national IT security conference in Berlin. #itskonf25 www.forschung-it-sicherheit-kommunikationssysteme.de/projekte/hyb...
March 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
@mshu.bsky.social presenting our BMBF project Hybrid at the national IT security conference in Berlin. #itskonf25 www.forschung-it-sicherheit-kommunikationssysteme.de/projekte/hyb...
@Marcus Bösch at the national IT security conference, energetic as always. #itskonf25
March 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
@Marcus Bösch at the national IT security conference, energetic as always. #itskonf25
National IT security conference in Berlin starts with Claudia Plattner of the German BSI. Looking forward to 2 days of input and exchange. #itskonf25
March 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
National IT security conference in Berlin starts with Claudia Plattner of the German BSI. Looking forward to 2 days of input and exchange. #itskonf25
Super happy to welcome Brazilian colleague Bruna Tavora as a WiRe fellow to our team! wire-uni-muenster.de/dr-bruna-tav...
Dr Bruna Távora de Sousa Martins: Decoding Data for Social Change - WiRe
On this Welcome Wednesday, meet Dr. Samara Danel, a behavioural biologist and cognitive scientist who is researching cognition in birds.
wire-uni-muenster.de
March 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Super happy to welcome Brazilian colleague Bruna Tavora as a WiRe fellow to our team! wire-uni-muenster.de/dr-bruna-tav...