Prof. Dr. Nina Springer

Current affiliations

  • Professorship for communication science with a focus on journalism research (Prof. Springer)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Journalism studies
  • Digital communication research

Academic Education

2018 - 2019Review process for promotion: Assoc. Prof. (docent)
2007 - 2014Doctoral studies (PhD)
2002 - 2007University studies (degree in journalism)

Work Experience

since 2021Professor in Communication Studies (focus area: Journalism Studies)
2018 - 2021Senior lecturer
2013 - 2018Postdoctoral research associate, lecturer, and program coordinator
2007 - 2012Research associate and lecturer

Functions and Memberships

since 2014German Communication Association
since 2014International Communication Association

Publications

Springer, Nina (2024)
In: Löffelholz, Martin; Rothenberger, Liane (eds.), Handbuch Journalismustheorien. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.
Type of Publication: Review article (book contribution)
Stehle, H.; Bock, A.; Wilhelm, C.; Springer, N.; Mahrt, M.; Lobinger, K.; Linke, C.; Engelmann, I.; Detel, H.; Brantner, C. (2024)
In: International Journal of Communication, 18(2024)
Type of Publication: Review article (journal)
Springer, Nina; Nygren, Gunnar; Orlova, Dariya; Taradai, Daria; Widholm, Andreas (2023)
In: Journalism Studies, 24(9)
Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
Springer N (2022)
In: European Journal of Communication, 37(1)
Type of Publication: Review (journal)
Springer N (2022)
In: The International Journal of Press/Politics, 27(2)
Type of Publication: Review (journal)
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Talks

Exploring new means of source transparency: Footnote journalism's effects on credibility and news engagement
Wehden, Lars-Ole; Uth, Bernadette; von den Driesch, Lea; Engelke, Katherine M.; Springer, Nina (14/06/2025)
75th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), Denver
Type of talk: scientific talk
Transitioning to transparency: Footnote journalism as a novel journalistic practice
Wehden, Lars-Ole, Uth, Bernadette, von den Driesch, Lea, Engelke, Katherine M., Springer, Nina (25/09/2024)
10th European Communication Conference (ECREA), Ljubljana
Type of talk: scientific talk
The Online Communication Disinhibition Model: Toward a holistic understanding of benign and toxic online communication
Springer, Nina; Brantner, Cornelia; Wilhelm, Claudia; Engelmann, Ines; Stehle, Helena; Detel, Hanne; Lobinger, Katharina (30/05/2022)
Annual Congress, International Communication Association (ICA), Paris
Type of talk: scientific talk
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of participation. We came a long way, but where are we headed?
Springer, Nina (17/09/2021)
International Scientific Conference: Comments, Hate Speech, Disinformation, and Public Communication Regulation, Zagreb
Type of talk: scientific talk
Sweden: Journalism in change and under pressure
Nygren, Gunnar; Springer, Nina (20/08/2021)
NordMedia Conference 2021, (Reykjavik, digital)
Type of talk: scientific talk
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Prizes

Top Reviewer Award 2021
Awarded by: Journalism Studies Division, International Communication Association
Award given to: Springer, Nina
Announced at: 15/05/2021 | Date of awarding: 15/05/2021
Type of distinction: Best reviewer award (conference or journal)
Best teacher award, Södertörn University
Awarded by: The SöderS student council, rector and chairman of the faculty council, Södertörn University Stockholm
Award given to: Springer, Nina
Announced at: 15/03/2021 | Date of awarding: 15/03/2021
Type of distinction: Research award or other distinction
Second place paper award
Awarded by: Participatory Journalism Interest Group, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
Award given to: Springer, Nina; Innermann, Ina
Announced at: 09/08/2018 | Date of awarding: 09/08/2018
Type of distinction: Best publication award