We have published the abstracts of our four keynote speakers at ECREA 2022. Each of them addresses the overall theme of Rethink Impact from a different perspective, discussing their experiences and research through a Rethinking lens and suggesting ways forward on how impact can be understood and achieved. All keynote sessions will take place in person and will be streamed to a dedicated auditorium on campus due to capacity restraints. Keynotes and plenary sessions will also be available via online streaming for broader public access.

Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 17-19: Conference Opening and Keynote.

Sonia Livingstone (London School of Economics and Political Science): Behind the scenes at the UN: Reflections on the potential for research impact in media and communications.

The keynote will take place in Aula – Campus North and is streamed to Per Kirkeby Auditorium (Lake Auditoriums – Campus South). The keynote is followed by a welcome reception at Lake Auditoriums.


Thursday, 20 October 2022, 14.30-16.00: Parallel Keynotes

Mirko Schäfer (Utrecht University): Not merely studying but also building the digital society! How socially engaged research makes a difference.   

The keynote will take place in Aula – Campus North and streamed to Jeppe Vontilius Auditorium (Lake Auditoriums – Campus South).


Eli Skogerbø (University of Oslo): Challenging the Nordic image of progressiveness: Reflections on experiences with research impact from collaborative, cross-cultural and cross-border projects.

The keynote will take place in Per Kirkeby auditorium and is streamed to Eduard Biermann Auditorium (Lake Auditoriums – Campus South).


Saturday, 22 October 2022, 11.00-12.30: Closing Keynote

Gary Younge (University of Manchester): Did you used to be on the tv? Navigating impact in the transition from journalism to academia

Gary Younge will give his keynote in Aula (Campus North) and it will be streamed to Per Kirkeby Auditorium (Lake Auditoriums – Campus South).