The 3. National congress of Science communication 7.10.2016
Populism, radicalization in society and hate speech have been top issues in the international field of media studies and among many researchers of social sciences. We have seen Brexit in Britain, Trump-Phenomena in USA and the rise of populistic parties in all over Europe. What´s behind this movement? Is there something new, or have we faced these things earlier in our history? What is the role of Media – active or more passive? Also journalists and researchers are nowadays the victims of hate speech and harasshment. What can we say about our future? Do we have some modern tools for create new kind of journalism and communication?
The 3rd National congress of Science communication
on 7th of October in Helsinki University at 12.00–16.30 in Small hall (Pieni juhlasali, Fabianinkatu 33, 4. krs)
Reception after congress at 16.30–17.30
Organizer: The Association of Finnish science editors and journalists.
Co-partners: Ministry of Education and Culture, University of Helsinki, Prime Minister´s Office, Science center Heureka and The Committee for Public Information.
The seminar is a part of the Finnish presidency in the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Reserve your place in congress: ILMOITTAUDU: Linkki
The congress will have two parts: Part I will focus to the international level (in English) and Part II will discuss more about Finnish populism and solutions (in Finnish).
Part I:
What is happening here? Could somebody explain, please?
Are there any solutions among journalism and public understanding?
Welcome
Mikko Myllykoski, president of Finnish Association of science editors and journalists
12.00–12.30
How To Cover Enmity in an Age of Journalistic Impartiality, Balance and Objectivity
Professor Barbie Zelizer
Barbie Zelizer is the Raymond Williams Professor of Communication, and the Director of the Scholars Program in Culture and Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication. Right now she is Helsingin Sanomat Foundation Fellow, Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, 2016-2017. A former journalist, Professor Barbie Zelizer is co-editor and founder of the journal Journalism: Theory, Practice, and Criticism (Sage), and also has served on the editorial boards of numerous book series and journals. Her most recent single-authored book is the award-winning About to Die: How News Images Move the Public (Oxford 2010). Book coming next year, What Journalism Could Be, will offer new meaning to journalism´s engagement with events like the global refugee crisis, rise of the Islamic State, ascent of digital media and 21st century combat.
12.30–13.00
Populist Political Communication in Europe
Professor Toril Aalberg
Toril Aalberg is the Head of Research Department of Sociology and Political Science Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Toril Aalberg´s work includes comparative studies of public opinion on income inequalities and distributive justice as well as studies on political communication. Aalberg´s research Interests include comparative politics, election campaigns, how media affects public opinion, the relationship between media and politics and the role of stereotypes. Other research interests include media sociology, political psychology and experimental methods. Her latest books are How Media Inform Democracy (2012) and Populist Political Communication in Europe (2016). She has had a number of visiting appointments including longer periods at the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, Trinity College Dublin, and the Centre for Advanced Studies in Oslo.
13.00–14.00
Panel discussion among speakers, panelists and audience:
Moderator: Reetta Kettunen, Vice president of Finnish Association of Science editors and journalists
Panelists: Professor Anu Koivunen, Department of Media Studies, Stockholm university, Head of research funding Kalle Korhonen, Kone Foundation and Barbie Zelizer and Toril Aalberg.
COFFEE BREAK at 14.00 – 14.30
Part II
Populismi, vihapuhe ja media – käymme yhdessä ain?
(In Finnish)
Populismi, yhteiskunnallinen radikalisoituminen ja vihapuhe ovat puhuttaneet toimittajia, viestijöitä ja tiedeyhteisöä. Brexit, Donald Trumpin presidenttiehdokkuus, internetin trollit ja valesivustot ovat ilmiöitä, joiden sisällä ja liepeillä kukoistavat epäluulot, pelot ja suoranainen vihapuhe. Millainen kehityskulku on nykytilanteen taustalla? Mikä on median rooli – aktiivinen osallistuja vai passiivinen uutisoija? Informaatiovaikuttamisesta on alettu puhua entistä enemmän. Miten tutkia vapaasti näitä ilmiöitä, jos häirinnän ja vihapuheen kohteeksi joutuvat myös tieteentekijät. On aika keskustella, mikä on viestijöiden ja toimittajien asema yhteiskunnallisen muutoksen keskellä. Onko sovittelun mahdollisuuksia yhä löydettävissä?
14.30–15.00
Journalismi sovittelijana
Yliopistotutkija Laura Ahva, Tampereen yliopisto, Comet-instituutti
YTT, yliopistotutkija Laura Ahva on journalismin tutkija Tampereen yliopistosta, Tutkimuskeskus COMETista. Laura Ahva on tutkinut erityisesti sitä, mitä on tapahtunut journalismille, kun se on monin tavoin avautunut myös yleisön osallistumiselle. Tällä hetkellä Ahva johtaa Koneen Säätiön rahoittamaa tutkimusta, jossa pohditaan, miten journalismi voisi ottaa yhteiskunnallisena toimijana sovittelijan roolin.
15.00–16.30
UUSI SUUNTA! Voiko julkisen puheen sävyä ja suuntaa muuttaa?
Paneelikeskustelu yleisön kanssa
Panelistit: kansanedustaja Pekka Haavisto, media-asiantuntija Vesa Kekäle Ulkoministeriön itäosastolta, Valtioneuvoston kanslian Politiikka-analyysiyksikön päällikkö Taina Kulmala, Viestinnän eettisen neuvottelukunnan puheenjohtaja Elisa Juholin ja Laura Ahva.
Paneelikeskustelua johtaa Suomen Nuorisotutkimusverkoston tutkimusjohtaja Leena Suurpää.