Research

CMCS has served as a platform for academic work on a broad range of media and communication issues. The center has developed particular expertise in the following areas:

1. Media in transition

Democratization and development in Central and Eastern Europe and beyond;

2. Media and communication policy

Regulations, safeguards and organization across media sectors, digital broadcasting;

3. Fundamental communication rights

Freedom of speech, freedom of information, the right to privacy in the information society;

4. Media and civil society

Community, alternative and civic media, civil society engagement with policy processes, participation in public discourse;

5. New media and technology

Social uses of new technologies, impact of ’new’ media on ’old’ media, digital media, convergence and mobile communications.

In its research perspective, the center looks beyond its specific regional environment, works on issues of worldwide relevance and participates in collaborative projects with academic institutions across Europe and the US. However it draws from its regional history an interest in processes of transition and democratization, as well as a strong belief in freedom of expression, civil society and citizens participation in political and communicative processes.

CMCS is constantly developing new research projects and networks. Check the menu on the left side to learn about some of them.