Introduction

Kristiina Raud studies the connections between media engagement and civic participation as well as intergroup relations and mediated contact. Before starting doctoral studies, she worked in communication and advocacy in the field of human rights and equal opportunities. Her Master's thesis was awarded the special prize by the Ministry of Social Affairs at the national students contest.

Main tasks

Teaching: Media theories

Teaching: Introduction to Media Studies, Audiovisual Culture, and Communication Management

Participating: Horizon Europe project Mapping Media for Future Democracies www.medemap.eu

Participating: FilmEU Observatory https://observatory.filmeu.eu

Areas of research

media studies

audience studies

civic engagement

civic participation

mediated contact

social groups