Rasmus Kleis Nielsen

Rasmus Kleis Nielsen is Director of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and Professor of Political Communication. He was previously Director of Research at the Reuters Institute and Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Press/Politics. His work focuses on changes in the news media, on political communication, and the role of digital technologies in both. He has done extensive research on journalism, American politics, and various forms of activism, and a significant amount of comparative work in Western Europe and beyond.

What is your main area(s) of interest/expertise?

The social and political implications of changes in journalism and the move to a more digital, mobile and platform-dominated media environment.

What are you working on right now?

Working with colleagues to prepare the 2021 edition of our annual Reuters Institute Digital News Report and start our new 'Trust in News' research project.

Why is Oxford a good place to work in this field of research?

Our convening power, strong intellectual environment, and global reputation for independent, rigorous research makes Oxford the perfect place for connecting practice and research and doing problem-oriented interdisciplinary work on big important issues of our time – like digital media and changes in journalism.

Find out more about Rasmus: https://rasmuskleisnielsen.net/