Research at Department of Communication and Psychology
At present, we have eight knowledge groups. Furthermore, we have transversal units and networks:
Knowledge groups at Department of Communication and Psychology
Center for Computer-mediated Epistemology (CE)
CE focuses on understanding through technology. Computer-mediated Epistemology is informed by theoretical insights from research in language, time, logic, ethics, narrative and interaction. Head of CE: Henrik Schärfe.
Centre for Dialogue and Organisation (CDO)
Theoretically and practically, CDO addresses professional conversations and processes in public and private organisations, e.g. management communication, learning dialogues and processes of development, coaching and conflict management. Head of CDO: Helle Alrø.
Music Therapy
Music Therapy is an evidence-based treatment modality in which music is used therapeutically with the aim of establishing contact, communication and interaction. The research incorporates the use of music therapy with specific client or patient groups and with focus on specific methods, techniques and processes or on the treatment effects of music therapy. Head of Music Therapy: Hanne Mette Ridder.
Cognitive Psychology Unit (CPU)
CPU is an internationally and interdisciplinary oriented group, who is concerned about how humans understand themselves from cognitive, communicative, social and cultural perspectives. Head of CPU: Kristine Jensen de Lopez.
e-Learning Lab - Center for User Driven Innovation, Learning and Design (eLL)
eLL focuses on the intersection of humans, technology, communication and learning in collaboration with local, national and global actors. Research from eLL develops and applies theory, tools, and techniques to enhance participation, learning and critical reflection regarding the integration of design, organization and innovation of ICT in the practices of its users. Head of eLL: Ellen Christiansen.
Centre for Interactive Digital Media (InDiMedia)
InDiMedia researches within interactive digital media and IT-based experiences. The researchers take an interest in how to understand and create better interactive digital media and better IT-based experiences. The approach is user-centred.Head of InDiMedia: Jens F. Jensen.
Market communication & Aesthetics: Culture & Cognition (MÆRKK)
MÆRKK står for Markedskommunikation & Æstetik: Kultur & Kognition. I fokus er markedskommunikation og design af oplevelses- og kommunikationsprodukter. MÆRKK er det eneste forskningsmiljø i Danmark, der sætter de æstetiske aspekter ved markedskommunikation i centrum. H MÆRKK er Nicolai Graakjær.
Qualitative studies (QS)
QS is a young, dynamic and manifold knowledge group with a strong international orientation and close ties to the local community and society. This results in a wide range of international publications, close cooperation with international researchers and a strong interest in teamwork with local and national companies, schools and institutions. Head of QS: Lene Tanggaard.
Other units and networks:
Center for Applied Experience Economy (ApEx)
ApEx is established in order to promote growth and employment within experience economy. ApEx works to bring experience economy and experience design into practical use, so as to create unique experiences and innovation. Head of ApEx: Jens F. Jensen.
Center for Test and Experimental Social Psychology (CETES)
CETES is part of Aalborg University Stress Clinic. CETES conducts experiments for the purpose of elaborating stress diagnoses as well as develop and test theories about psychological dysfunctions. . Head of CETES: Einar Baldvin Baldursson
Center for Linguistics (CfL)
CfL’s main focus is on formal linguistics and linguistic typology, including: Computational, experimental and quantitative linguistics, cognitive linguistics and language acquisition, (language learning and teaching), African languages (Nilo-Saharan), linguistics and discourse and also stylistics and poetics. CfL also has an interest in historic linguistics and language change. Head of Center for Linguistics: Hans Götzsche.
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Unit (CNRU)
CNRU is an interdisciplinary research group, performing experimental and theoretical research within cognitive neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, and philosophy of mind and science. The study of human consciousness, i.e. subjective experience, is a special focus area for CNRU, and this motivation is also visible in all projects. Head of CNRU: Morten Overgaard
ICT for Development (ICT4D)
A focal question in our research is: how can ICT promote development? In this group, we engage in developing countries and regions, thus building global research collaborations. At present, we are engaged in ongoing research in Asia (Bangladesh, India, Vietnam and Bhutan); Latin America (Costa Rica); and we have started building relations in Africa (Egypt, Ghana and Tanzania).
Kaj Munk Forskningscentret
The Kaj Munk Research Center has its focus on the authorship of Kaj Munk and the society in which he lived. The center conveys knowledge on this subject through books, articles, lectures and seminars. The center has digitised and annotated the collected dramatic works and all his available sermons. Researchers have the opportunity to become part of The Virtual Research Workshop on Kaj Munk Studies, which is an online platform for research and annotation of the works of Kaj Munk. The center is still occupied in digitising the authorship of Kaj Munk. Research Director at The Kaj Munk Research Center: Søren Dosenrode
Mattering: Material-Discursive Practices
The group combines discourse analytical and material approaches to mediation and meaning-making in social practices. A central task for the group is to develop methods to understand, analyse,
criticise and influence practices within various social areas. The methodological development will take place in conjunction with close analyses of concrete texts, interactions and practices. Head of Mattering:
Pirkko Raudaskoski
Sundhedskommunikation
The group works with current issues and themes of health communication on the basis of traditions from media fields, as well as interpersonal, organisational, informatic, psychological and music
therapeutic fields. Head of Sundhedskommunikation: Anders Horsbøl.
