Randa Romanova
Helsinki
Summary
Doctoral researcher with a focus on media accountability and concepts of responsibility in the field of Media and Communication. My research interests lie in the ethics of communication, particularly in the challenges posed by social media and AI.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Researcher
Södertörn University
Stockholm
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Attended faculty events and conferences.
- Selected participants, scheduled and conducted interviews.
- Collaborated with other researchers both in-person and virtually.
Visiting Researcher
University of Iceland
Reykjavik
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Gained experience in qualitative research design and data collection, focusing on semi-structured interviews with a pre-determined set of open questions.
- Completed the first phase of data-gathering for my dissertation project
Teaching Assistant
University of Helsinki
Helsinki
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Facilitated learning in Russian for Beginners 2 and Oral Skills in Russian courses
- Evaluated students' homework based on audio/video materials to enhance critical thinking and analytical skills
- Contributed to the development of new learning materials for beginners by assisting in creating thematic texts and dialogues in Russian.
Teaching Assistant
Moscow State University
Moscow
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Co-developed and presented lectures for the course "Actual Concepts of Responsibility in Foreign Media"
- Conducted thorough evaluations of students' course papers to provide constructive feedback and support their academic growth
Exchange Student
University of Helsinki
Helsinki
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed coursework on the history of the Finnish Media in European Context, Communication Ethics, Media Landscapes and Journalism in Transition
- Collected data for the Master thesis and prepared it for defence
Research Trainee
Ludwig-Maximilian’s University
Munich
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Participated in the Mapping Media Freedom project tackling the differences between national media systems in Europe and beyond.
Education
Ph.D. - Media And Communication
University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland2024
Master of Arts - Journalism
Moscow State University
Moscow, Russia05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Moscow State University
Moscow, Russia05.2016
International conferences
- Journalistic self-regulation in the Nordic countries: the challenge of AI and news automation, Randa Romanova (Speaker), NordEthics third workshop: Researching Ethics / Ethics of Research: Challenges of Data, Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence, 13-14 Oct 2023, Stockholm (Sweden)
- Media accountability in Iceland: self-regulatory practices caught in the turmoil, Randa Romanova (Speaker), Nordmedia Conference 2023: Technological Takeover? Social and Cultural Implications – promises and pitfalls, 16–18 Aug 2023, Bergen (Norway)
- ECREA European Media and Communication Doctoral Summer School 2023, 7-13 Aug 2023, Roskilde (Denmark), Participant (grant recipient)
- Freedom of Expression and Accountability on Instagram: How to Ensure That Social Media Influencers Follow Ethical Guidelines?
Randa Romanova (Speaker) & Alberto Monroy Trujillo (Speaker), NordEthics workshop: Ethical Agency in a Changing Media and Communication Landscape, 7 Oct 2022, Helsinki (Finland) - Similar media systems, different self-regulation: Nordic media accountability facing new challenges for journalism
Randa Romanova (Speaker), Nordmedia Conference 2021: Crisis and Resilience: Nordic Media Research on the Frontline, 16-18 Aug 2021, Online
Grants and scholarships
- Research grant by Media-alan tutkimussäätiö (2021)
- Travel grant by the University of Helsinki (2021)
- Research grant Journalistisen kulttuurin edistämissäätiö (2022)
- Travel grant by the University of Helsinki (2022)
- Travel grant by Media-alan tutkimussäätiö (2022)
- Research grant by CV Åkerlund Media Foundation (2023)
- Travel grant by the University of Helsinki (2023)
- ECREA scholarship (Summer School 2023)
- Research grant by Alfred Kordelin Foundation (2023)
Languages
Russian
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Finnish
Elementary
A2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Skills
- Academic writing
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Data analysis
- Academic mentoring
Timeline
Visiting Researcher
Södertörn University
10.2023 - 12.2023
Visiting Researcher
University of Iceland
08.2022 - 11.2022
Teaching Assistant
University of Helsinki
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teaching Assistant
Moscow State University
01.2019 - 01.2020
Exchange Student
University of Helsinki
08.2017 - 06.2018
Research Trainee
Ludwig-Maximilian’s University
05.2016 - 05.2016
Ph.D. - Media And Communication
University of Helsinki
Master of Arts - Journalism
Moscow State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Moscow State University
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