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Mikaela Wikström Ruona is a PhD student in Media Communication Studies at Umeå University, focusing on media discourses about the ongoing green reindustrialisation societal transition in Northern Sweden. Her research examines how news media serves as a critical source of information during climate-related transition processes, highlighting the significant democratic role of media in these contexts. The PhD project aims to analyze the media narratives surrounding the complex challenges of the green reindustrialisation, which is characterized by investments aimed at making basic industries fossil-free. This transition in the Swedish North involves various societal dimensions, with diverse actors and communities at its core. An important aspect of her work explores the media industry's contribution to these processes and its role in fostering sustainable communities while challenging stereotypical representations of the region. Mikaela holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Master's degree in Media Communication Studies from Umeå University.
Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Conducting research on media discourses related to green reindustrialisation societal transition.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.