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re:net
Impact-drivenThink TankScience & ResearchDigital Rights
About re:net
re:net (Research Network for Internet Research and Digital Communication) is an interdisciplinary academic network at Freie Universität Berlin, established in 2011, investigating the transformation of media and communication through digitalization. It develops innovative digital methods for social science research, significantly contributing to understanding societal impacts. The network focuses on topics such as online communication, misinformation, and digital inequalities, fostering discourse through events like the "re:net Salon" and adhering to strict ethical guidelines and data privacy standards.
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Quality Education
Advancing Research and Digital Teaching Methods
re:net develops and teaches innovative digital research methods, training a new generation of scholars in media and communication studies.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Pioneering Innovative Digital Research Methods
The organization investigates the impact of digitalization and develops innovative digital methods to systematically analyze media, communication, and public spheres.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Strengthening Democracy Through Media Research
re:net researches online misinformation and digital political communication to inform public debates and strengthen democratic institutions.
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Q1What is re:net's central mission?+
re:net is an interdisciplinary academic network investigating the profound transformation of media, communication, and publics due to digitalization. It focuses on the internet and social media to develop and apply innovative digital methods for social science research.
Q2How is re:net structured and what is its size?+
re:net is structured as a university research group, comprising a team of affiliated professors, post-doctoral researchers, and doctoral candidates. The team's size fluctuates based on active research projects and grants.
Q3Where is re:net based?+
re:net is based at the Institute for Media and Communication Studies at Freie Universität Berlin. It does not maintain a global presence beyond academic collaborations.
Q4What are re:net's key initiatives and research methods?+
re:net conducts qualitative and quantitative studies using digital methods like web scraping, social media data analysis, and network analysis. It operates a "Digital Methods Lab" for methodological training and hosts the "re:net Salon" for discourse.
Q5How does re:net contribute to societal impact and sustainability?+
re:net addresses socio-ethical challenges of digital technologies, contributing to public debate on topics like digital well-being and responsible AI. It adheres to Freie Universität Berlin's ethical research guidelines, including data privacy in accordance with GDPR.
Q6How is re:net funded and does it pursue profit?+
re:net is funded through university resources and research grants and does not generate its own profits. It operates as a non-profit academic entity, focusing solely on publicly funded research.
