When: November 13, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.
Where: Balkonsaal, University of Hohenheim
1:30 p.m. – News Audiences in the Digital Age: New Perspectives on the Public Sphere and Democracy
PD Dr. Frank Mangold | Department of Communication Studies, specializing in media and usage research
How do people stay informed in an increasingly digital media world? What role do social media, search engines, and other digital platforms play in accessing news? This presentation highlights current research on digital news consumption and demonstrates how new digital behavioral data expands our understanding of information pathways, the public sphere, and democratic opinion-forming.
Followed by – Gambling Can Be Addictive: Public Health, Algorithms, and Regulation in the Spotlight of Research
PD Dr. Steffen Otterbach | Gambling Research Center & Department of Household and Consumer Economics
How is digitalization transforming the gambling market, and what challenges does this pose for prevention and player protection? This presentation provides insights into current topics in gambling research—ranging from gambling addiction and algorithm-based early detection to gambling advertising and regulatory measures. The focus is on how public health interests and technological developments can contribute to effective and evidence-based regulation.
Reception
A reception will be held following the presentations. Please take this opportunity to network and wrap up the afternoon together.
Please register by November 12, 2026, at the latest, using the following link:
https://terminplaner.dfn.de/public/bookings/0ae37446-bd9c-45b8-bf3f-bb8842becdf8
We look forward to seeing you there!