Dr. David Hopmann

Professor

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Biography

David Nicolas Hopmann is a Professor at the Centre for Journalism at the University of Southern Denmark. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Southern Denmark, and an MSc and BSc in Political Science from the University of Aarhus, Denmark. His research focuses on political communication, media effects, news consumption, and electoral campaigns. He has published extensively on the forces shaping political attitudes, behaviour, and knowledge in various media contexts. Throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous academic positions, including roles in prominent institutions like the Institute of Mass Communication and Media Research in Zurich, Switzerland. Hopmann has received several awards, including the Fyens Stiftstidendes Forskerpris in 2019 and the Young Elite Researcher Award from the Danish Research Council in 2012. He has led significant research grants and projects addressing the dynamics of political communication and media usage. Apart from his academic roles, he actively participates in various committees and projects that aim to enhance media literacy and combat misinformation in society.

Research Interests

Political Communication Media Effects News Consumption Election Campaigns Interpersonal Political Communication

Experience

Professor

2019-03-01 — Present

Centre for Journalism, University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Leading research and teaching in political communication.

Professor with Special Responsibilities

2016-01-01 — 2019-02-01

Centre for Journalism, University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Focused on research and teaching in journalism.

Associate Professor

2012-04-01 — 2015-12-01

Centre for Journalism, University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Engaged in research and teaching on media effects.

Gastprofessor

2012-09-01 — 2013-01-01

Institute of Mass Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Taught courses on political communication.

Assistant Professor

2009-06-01 — 2012-03-01

Centre for Journalism, University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Assisted in courses on journalism and communication.

Awards

#1

Fyens Stiftstidendes Forskerpris

2019-01-01
#1

Young Elite Researcher Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.