The aim of the Department of Communication is to be a lighthouse for top-level communication research in Europe and beyond. The key mission can be summarized by three overarching criteria:
- First, our mission is to strive for excellence in teaching and research, indicated, for instance, by a focus on publications in top-tier journals, national and international third party grants, and high international orientation based on globally visible and relevant research endeavors. The leading Departments in the field in Europe and worldwide are regarded as our peer institutions.
- Second, our research activities should be relevant to society at large, generating for instance, tremendous impact on the media, societal stakeholders, as well as producing other forms of public outreach.
- Third, we aim to specifically support emerging departmental members by providing an excellent research and teaching environment preparing them for a successful career in academia and beyond, as indicated by good job placements.