Institute

The Institute of Digital Communication and Media Innovation (IDCMI) is an interdisciplinary institute within the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Fribourg. The IDCMI is run as an inter-institutional institute in collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons. The institute’s main headquarters are in Chur, with a branch office in Fribourg.

The IDCMI aims to promote teaching, research and continuing professional development in the field of digital communication.

The institute combines social science theories and methods with media technology expertise in both research and teaching. Through this combination, the institute aims to develop solutions to sector-specific and societal challenges in the media and communications sector. In doing so, it places particular emphasis on creating new avenues and tools for research, whilst the accompanying Master’s programme provides the necessary knowledge and skills using new and innovative learning methods, enabling students to critically understand and help shape developments in today’s digital society.

Statutes of the institute (in German and French)