Parlement européen. Conseil de l'Europe. EUROSTAT. The Institute | Hans-Bredow-Institut. The Hans Bredow Institute was founded as an independent non-profit organisation by the Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk broadcasting corporation NWDR in co-operation with the University of Hamburg in 1950. As an Institute at the University of Hamburg it is legally independent, however, there are various content-oriented as well as organisational cooperation undertakings with the University.
The research conducted by the Institute focuses on mediated public communication: Today, the different types of mass media shape people's everyday life, politics, the economy as well as culture to a greater extent than ever before. Understanding the underlying determinants, assessing future opportunities and risks, and providing orientation for the actors involved - this is the main focus of the Institute's research.
Particularly important is the transfer of results via publications and conferences in direction of business practice, politics and the public sphere.