{"id":3143,"date":"2024-04-25T21:10:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/?p=3143"},"modified":"2025-02-17T18:34:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:34:17","slug":"academic-visit-copenhagen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/managingnewsroomdiversity.com\/pl\/2024\/04\/25\/academic-visit-copenhagen\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaboration in Focus: Academic Visit to the University of Copenhagen, Hosted by Dr. Mads M\u00f8ller Tommerup Andersen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On April 22-23, 2024<\/strong>, Dr. Greta Gober<\/strong> visited the University of Copenhagen<\/strong> at the invitation of Dr. Mads M\u00f8ller Tommerup Andersen<\/strong> from the Department of Communication, Media Studies Section<\/strong>. The visit provided an opportunity for academic exchange and discussions on diversity management in newsrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her visit Greta delivered two lectures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc\u00a0Lecture for Faculty<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0„From Polyphony to Epistemology: Rethinking Newsroom Diversity”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Gober argued that newsroom diversity is not just about representation but about\u00a0who controls knowledge production. She discussed\u00a0epistemic injustice, where journalists from marginalized backgrounds struggle to have their perspectives recognized, and emphasized that true diversity requires\u00a0structural change\u00a0in editorial decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\ud83d\udccc\u00a0Lecture for Students<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0„The Danger of a Single Story: Diversity as a Blind Spot Detector”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using\u00a0Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie\u2019s TED Talk<\/strong>\u00a0as a starting point, this session explored how journalism shapes societal narratives. Dr. Gober highlighted how\u00a0biases and blind spots\u00a0in newsrooms reinforce dominant perspectives, urging students to approach journalism with\u00a0critical awareness and inclusive storytelling practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both lectures sparked discussions on\u00a0rethinking diversity beyond token representation, encouraging a deeper reflection on\u00a0power, credibility, and inclusion in journalism. Both talks built on findings from the\u00a0Managing Newsroom Diversity<\/strong>\u00a0project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Research Collaboration Emerging from the Visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This academic visit also paved the way for a new research collaboration<\/strong>. Based on discussions at the University of Copenhagen and previous findings from the „Managing Newsroom Diversity”<\/strong> project, an application was developed for the NordPlus program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed project, currently in the funding application stage, aims to explore newsroom work organization, including time management and editorial decision-making processes, and their impact on diversity, inclusion, and other key issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application is being developed in collaboration with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norsk Journalistlag<\/strong>\u00a0(Norway)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mads M\u00f8ller Tommerup Andersen<\/strong>\u00a0(University of Copenhagen \u2013 Project Coordinator)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greta Gober<\/strong>\u00a0(KTH – Kungliga Tekniska H\u00f6gskolan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birgit R\u00f8e Mathisen<\/strong>\u00a0(Nord University)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dansk Journalistforbund<\/strong>\u00a0(Denmark)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journalistf\u00f6rbundet i Sverige<\/strong>\u00a0(Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udce2\u00a0More updates will <\/strong>follow as the funding process progresses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On April 22-23, 2024, Dr. Greta Gober visited the University of Copenhagen at the invitation of Dr. Mads M\u00f8ller Tommerup Andersen from the Department of Communication, Media Studies Section. The visit provided an opportunity for academic exchange and discussions on diversity management in newsrooms. During her visit Greta delivered two lectures: \ud83d\udccc\u00a0Lecture for Faculty\u00a0\u2013\u00a0„From Polyphony to Epistemology: Rethinking Newsroom Diversity” Dr. Gober argued […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3144,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

The workshop titled \u201cUnity in Diversity! Cultivating Inclusive Excellence\u201d was sponsored by the Media, Management, and Transformation Center (MMTC), with Dr. Sumaya Hashim, Prof. Leona Achtenhagen, and Katarina Bl\u00e5man leading the charge. Greta was also involved in the workshop\u2019s planning and witnessed the behind-the-scenes process of this event coming together. It was a great experience to witness a community of engaged colleagues working together with warmth and laughter to make a truly unique event come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Gober presented the project on behalf of herself and Prof. Anna Jupowicz-Ginalska. The talk, titled \u201cFrom Polyphony to Epistemology: Rethinking Newsroom Diversity,\u201d argued that while including diverse voices (polyphony) enriches newsrooms, a deeper challenge remains: leveraging this diversity to enhance the knowledge base of journalism itself (epistemology).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The talk was delivered during the first session, which besides Greta featured Anna M\u00e5rtensson, a public prosecutor and educator from J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping, and Anna Edstedt, Head of Q By Consid, and a very patient and wise facilitator, Dr. Joaqu\u00edn Cestino from MMTC. The time the team took to prepare for the session \u2014 patiently learning about each other's work, to understand how their contributions aligned \u2014 was a true showcase of the session\u2019s title \u201cInnovation Unleashed: The Power of Inclusive Organizing.\u201d We all loved the experience, as it truly exemplified the collaborative spirit and innovation that can be achieved through inclusive organizing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second session on \u201cThe New Workforce Paradigm in the Nordics: Navigating Diversity for Success,\u201d Rosa A. Indenbaum generously shared her wisdom, experience, and very concrete tools she uses to manage a truly diverse team at Trase - Intelligence for sustainable trade (without a dedicated budget \u2013 she stressed). Rosa reminded everyone that diversity and inclusion start with self-awareness and unlearning. Sandra Subel, who came to J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping all the way from Berlin, shared her experience and successes from the large-scale DEIB work she has been involved with as Global Head of D&I Strategy with Axel Springer. The session was moderated by Prof. Timur Uman from MMTC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third session on \u201cInvesting in Diversity: A Blueprint for an Inclusive Economy\u201d featured two powerful presenters: Nora Bavey, a General Partner and Co-founder of Unconventional Ventures (UV) Accelerator - First digital accelerator for diverse founders, and Evelina Anttila, Founder & Investor Wellstreet, VC firm dedication to their partners, and commitment to sustainability. A very illuminating session, where the speakers argued why we need financial ecosystems that support diverse founders. The session was moderated by Dr. Anna Nord\u00e9n from JIBS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day started with a pre-recorded talk from Paulina Brandberg, Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life. The talk was titled: \u201cWomen\u2019s Wallets: A Speech on Economic Equality and Action.\u201d All three main assumptions made by the Minister were challenged by the discussant, Prof. Helene Ahl from the School of Education and Communication, J\u00f6nk\u00f6ping University, who argued with the support of data why the debate on gender and entrepreneurship needs innovation to escape the dead end it currently finds itself in. Dr. Emilia Florin Samuelsson from MMTC moderated the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Keynote session featured Petter Bj\u00f6rkeb\u00e4ck from The Village, JIBS Practitioner in Residence, who building on his years of work for IKEA as Senior People & Culture Leader delivered a talk on \u201cInclusive design \u2013 Nothing is Neutral.\u201d The session also featured Dr. Marcela Ramirez Pasillas and was moderated by Dr. Thomas Cyron, both from MMTC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key takeaway from the event: while most of us agree that in order to thrive and grow as individuals, companies, or societies, we need people who are different from us to challenge us and reveal the world's complexity and beauty, we must now understand what inclusion truly entails. The workshop provided that much needed platform to start insightful discussions, share practical tools, and new perspectives on fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation across various industries, emphasizing the transformative power of collaborative and inclusive approaches in navigating today's complex societal and organizational landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pictures below and a short video from the event, prepared by Oskar Elvin<\/strong>, can be seen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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