Between Isolation and Community: Personalized News Consumption on Social Media
Communication research at FHWien der WKW highlights how algorithmic platforms are reshaping public debates, why trust in the media remains crucial, and what risks fragmented information spaces pose to social cohesion. […]Read more on Between Isolation and Community: Personalized News Consumption on Social Media
Between Classroom and Workplace: Priorities, Motivation, and Commitment of Part-Time Master’s Students
More than 150 part-time master’s students at FHWien der WKW were surveyed as part of a study on performance motivation, organizational commitment, and the importance of various professional aspects. […]Read more on Between Classroom and Workplace: Priorities, Motivation, and Commitment of Part-Time Master’s Students
Digital bridging courses strengthen students’ academic skills
As part of the “Master Propaedeutics” project funded by the City of Vienna (MA 23), the competence team “Bridging courses in research skills & methods” at FHWien der WKW has been developing digital self-study resources on research skills at the Bachelor’s level since April 2024. The goal is to specifically prepare students for the transition to Master’s studies while simultaneously… […]Read more on Digital bridging courses strengthen students’ academic skills
From Laughing into Understanding: How politically incorrect may humor be?
In an article about the new movie, Marian Adolf, communications scientist and professor at FHWien der WKW, analyzes the humor behind “Stromberg” for RedaktionsNetzwerk Germany. […]Read more on From Laughing into Understanding: How politically incorrect may humor be?
Personalized social media news feeds are pushing people apart
Communication researchers from FHWien der WKW presented their study on media use among 18- to 30-year-olds at the annual conference of the German Society for Journalism and Communication Studies in Münster. […]Read more on Personalized social media news feeds are pushing people apart
Well-informed or misled?
Disinformation fuels distrust in a functioning modern society – a contribution by professor of applied sciences Marian Adolf to the Media Literacy Report 2025. […]Read more on Well-informed or misled?
AI tutors help students acquire scientific skills
Our research team of the City of Vienna-funded bridging course project showcased how AI can support students in academic research at the International Conference on Learning in Granada. […]Read more on AI tutors help students acquire scientific skills
Scientific work made easy with interactive e-Learning
The City of Vienna Competence Team “Master Propaedeutics – Bridging Courses for Scientific Work” at FHWien der WKW develops innovative self-learning courses for key scientific skills. […]Read more on Scientific work made easy with interactive e-Learning
Emotion measurement in human-machine interaction
In their current study, researchers Ilona Pezenka and David Dobrowsky from FHWien der WKW are investigating which content in conversations with chatbots can lead to certain emotions in humans. […]Read more on Emotion measurement in human-machine interaction
Ministry appreciation award for graduate of FHWien der WKW
Katharina Raab received the appreciation award for her Master's thesis and her outstanding achievements in the Master's program in Communication Management. […]Read more on Ministry appreciation award for graduate of FHWien der WKW