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Mathilda Åkerlund is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in journalism, media, and communication. She earned her PhD in sociology from Umeå University in 2022, with a dissertation focused on Far Right Interconnections within digital mainstream discourse. Mathilda has previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Centre for Digital Social Research (DIGSUM) and as a visiting researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute. Her current research interests include the study of misogyny in incel and male-separatist online communities, far-right discourse in Swedish and international digital settings, conspiracy theories, and the role of digital platforms in shaping political discourse. Mathilda is involved in multiple ongoing research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, addressing issues like organized gender-based hate and radical right groups' depiction of Sweden online. In addition to her research, she has taught courses in digital sociology and critical digital media analysis at both undergraduate and graduate levels, covering topics such as misinformation, propaganda, and media analysis.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden
Postdoctoral researcher focused on journalism, media, and communication.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).