Communication Studies

Communication Studies research group views communication as a human activity that enables interaction, keeps communities together, and creates a common understanding.

We understand communication both as an organized and planned activity, such as how a company communicates with their stakeholders online and as spontaneous activity typical of human beings, such as online comments on news or interaction at workplaces.

We are interested in topical issues and current affairs and approach them from the points of view of knowledge, communication, and media. Changes in technology, environment and culture form a relevant context for our research.

The mission of Communication Studies is to provide reasoned views and solutions to social, cultural and economic issues from the perspective of Communication. The values ​​that guide our research are curiosity, independence, responsibility and critical thinking.

The research group focuses on organizational communication, digital media and technical communication in combination with each other. An important part of the research group are doctoral students who study in the Doctoral programme of Social Sciences.

We are constantly looking for talented and motivated people interested in the research of communication, both as doctoral students and for various project assignments. On these pages, you will find information about the activities of our group, and you can also contact us directly.

The contact persons of the Communication Studies research group are Professors Merja Koskela (for the period 1.8.2024–31.7.2027 Anne Laajalahti) and Tanja Sihvonen.

Doctoral researchers

Cecilia Hjerppe
Marjo Honkaranta
Annikki Hyppönen
Suvi Isohella
Pia Karasjärvi
Mona Khattab
Katja Lösönen

Jarl Macalka
Susan Mykrä
Marjut Männistö
Annu Perälä
Joni Piispanen
Anna Tikkala

Title of docent (Adjunct Professors)

Anne Kankaanranta
Marja-Liisa Kuronen
Anne Laajalahti
Minna Lammi
Arto Lanamäki
Hans Landqvist
Vilma Luoma-aho
Riikka Nissi
Pekka Pälli