ZeMKI-News (18)
Kerstin Radde-Antweiler on the socio-political relevance of video games
In the context of the Gamescom in Cologne, Kerstin Radde-Antweiler explains why video games are so relevant today, what they have to do with values, and how they can actively contribute to social debates on values.
Research Associate (f/m/d) wanted as part of the “Communicative AI” research group
The University of Bremen is seeking to fill a position at the Center for Media, Communication, and Information Research (ZeMKI) starting no earlier than January 1, 2026, as a Research Associate (f/m/d) Pay grade 13 TV-L, full-time (39.2 hours per week), limited to 36 months (in accordance with § 2 WissZeit VG) for the development of software for communication and media research.
Winter semester - One Workshop and Four ComAI Lectures are forthcoming
The ComAI Lecture Series will soon be starting a new round.
Dom Ford at the “Otherworldy Entertainment” conference in Copenhagen
He shows how genetics and science are used in video games to rationalize prophecies.
Christian Schwarzenegger at the ECREA Media and Communication Doctoral Summer School
ZeMKI member Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarzenegger is participating in this year’s ECREA European Media and Communication Doctoral Summer School as an expert. He will offer a workshop on qualitative methods and support doctoral students by providing constructive feedback on their research projects.
Christian Schwarzenegger as a speaker on "Wissen um 11"
On August 2, ZeMKI member Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarzenegger will give a lecture at Wissen um 11 titled „Warum ist deine Wahrheit besser als meine? - Vom Wissen der Welt in der Hosentasche zu gefühlten Wahrheiten und konflikthaften Wirklichkeiten“.
gamevironments Special Issue: "Peripheral Religions"
The authors deal with peripherality as a sociocultural, practical and contextual category in the context of gaming and religious practice. The articles apply the category to games such as Baldur's Gate, Cyberpunkt 2077, Crusader Kings.
Sandra Kero in an Interview for WDR's COSMO-program
On 22 July, ZeMKI member Sandra Kero gave an interview for the WDR COSMO program „Beauty Backlash – Was das Comeback traditioneller Schönheitsideale mit dem erstarkenden Rechtspopulismus zu tun hat“.
AI in Higher Education: Insights into Current Challenges and Perspectives
From July 21 to 23, 2025, the first AI Lab of the Hochschulforum Digitalisierung (HFD) will take place in Münster. Also taking part is the ComAI project “Communicative AI for Teaching and Learning”, which is providing academic support for the AI Lab.
ZeMKI at IAMCR 2025
The IAMCR will take place in Singapore from July 13 to 17, 2025. This year's theme is: “Communicating Environmental Justice: Many Voices, One Planet”.
New Publication Explores Global AI Imaginaries
How is the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) envisioned – and who shapes these visions? A new article by ZeMKI members Vanessa Richter and Christian Katzenbach investigates this question.
Media Talk with Hubertus Koch on YouTube
The full media talk with journalist, filmmaker and author Hubertus Koch on the topic of "Journalism on social media: Disappointment, fatigue or great opportunities?" from June 19, 2025 is now available on YouTube.