Dr. Silvia Majo Vazquez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Silvia Majo Vazquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in digital technologies and their impact on news media ecology. With a rich research background that includes a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, she investigates how individuals navigate news and political information online, particularly in relation to democracy and audience behavior. Her work examines the crucial role of technological platforms in mediating news consumption and shaping public attitudes towards politics. Over her career, she has published 28 scientific articles and has been a leading author on 19 of them. Majo Vazquez is actively involved in several international research projects and has been recognized with various prestigious awards, including the KNAW Early-Career Partnership and the Top Paper Award from the World Association for Public Opinion Research. Additionally, she serves as a reviewer for top journals in her field and frequently provides insights at international events, emphasizing research integrity within the political information sphere. Her efforts include developing novel methodological approaches to advance news audience research and understanding the intersection of communication and technology in democratic contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

Breaking News: Understanding Journalism Society Comparative Politics II: Political Communication Media, Power Technology

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.