Politics and the Press
The Austrian political advertisement scandal: conspicuous deviations in reporting
14.10.2024
In a new study, a research team, which included researchers from the University of Fribourg, examined the political advertisement scandal in Austria and showed that the tabloid OE24 mentioned former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz much more frequently after the alleged collusion. The study was recently published in the prestigious journal The International Journal of Press/Politics.
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Islam and Society
Customised continuing education for imams
26.09.2022
Imams play an important role as bridge builders between the mosque and society. With its customised continuing education programs, the MOGA project aims to offer targeted support t...
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Dies academicus
Dies academicus 2020: awards and nominations, but no ceremony
09.11.2020
As with other events, the Dies academicus of the University of Fribourg is having to submit to the health situation. But even if the ceremony cannot take place, the University is d...
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New publication series
Muslim associations can contribute to preventative measures against radicalisation
10.04.2018
While the debate on radicalisation and the mentoring of persons at risk rages on, a new publication of the Swiss Centre for Islam and Society (SCIS) emphasises the social role to b...
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