Biography - Ružić Nataša

Prof. Nataša Ružić, PhD, was born on 9 March 1979 in Bar, Montenegro. She graduated from the state University “Дружба народов” at the study program Journalism in Moscow in 2004. She completed her undergraduate studies with honours (красный диплом) and continued her education on postgraduate studies at the same University. She defended her master’s thesis on the topic of “Settlement of crisis in the Balkans after the disintegration of Yugoslavia and global centres of power” with the highest grade in June 2006. Her master’s paper was awarded the University Council diploma for scientific research work.

During her studies, she worked in the news programme of the radio Голос России, and she also had her own programs “Our people in diaspora” and “Russia and me”. In addition, she covered the position of the editor in chief of the youth paper Зеркало.

She defended her PhD dissertation, titled: “Internet as a factor stimulating violence in the society” in November 2010 at the Faculty of Political Science in Podgorica.

In September 2011, she was awarded the title of assistant professor for the following subjects: Introduction to Journalism, History of Journalism, Media in Crisis Situations, Journalistic Ethics, and in March 2017 the title of associate professor.

Published papers

• Nataša Ružić, Vladan Lalović, "Reporting in the Voice of  the Montenegrin on the formation of the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes", Radovi of the Institute for Historical Sciences of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, vol. 58, p. 285-307, Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Zagreb- Zadar, 2016, ISSN:1330-0474.
• Nataša Ružić, "Challenges in implementation of the subject of Media Literacy in the educational system in Montenegro".  New presence vol. 14, no. 1, p. 69-89. Christian Academic Circle, Zagreb, 2016, ISSN:1334-2312
• Nataša Ružić, "The role of Hearst and Pulitzer in manipulating public opinion during the Spanish-American war", Journal of Contemporary History, vol. 48, no. 2, p. 531-550, Croatian Institute of History, Zagreb, 2016, ISSN:0590-9597 
• Nataša Ružić. "Violation of child rights to privacy in Montenegrin print media” published in The culture of human rights (ed. D. Vukčević), p. 153- 163, CANU, Podgorica, 2014, ISBN:978-86-7215-336-1
• Nataša Ružić, "Editorial Policy as the Key factor in Reporting on European Integration in Montegrin Print Media", Media and public, p. 363-375, University North, Center for Media Philosophy and Research, Zagreb, 2014, ISBN:978-953-7809-25-6.
• Nataša Ružić, Danijela Vuković Ćalasan. "The function of media conglomerates in the promotion of existing forms of globalization", Media Dialogues vol. 7, no. 20, p. 115-128, Media Research Center, Podgorica, 2014, ISSN:1800-7074.
• Nataša Ružić, "National minority media in a struggle for survival on the market", published in Information in Minority Languages in the Western Balkans: freedom, access, marginalization (ed. D. Marko),p. 161-185, Media plan Institut, Sarajevo,  2013, ISBN:978-9958-514-04-3.
• Nataša Ružić.  "Традиционная коммуникация в политике Черногории доминирует и в ХХI веке",  сб. статей Интернет, власть и политика, стр. 69-74, Кемеровский государственный университет, Кемерово, 2013, ISBN: 978-5-8353-1620-5.
• Nataša Ružić, "Media literacy as a protection against manipulation" published in Digital media technology 3 (ed. D. Valić-Nedeljković, D. Pralica), p. 209-215, Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad, 2013, ISBN:978-86-6065-203-6.
• Nataša Ružić, "Profit and political interests – the priorites of media mogul", Media culture, no. 4, p. 94-101, NGO Civilni forum, Nikšić, 2013, ISSN:1800-8577.
• Nataša Ružić,   "The Truth as a victim of PR in Crisis Situations", Culture, no. 136, p. 312-324, Institute for Research of Cultural Development, Belgrade, 2012, ISSN:0023-5164.
• Nataša Ružić, "Transparency of the Parliament of Montenegro",  published in Comparative Analysis of Democratic Performances of the Parliaments of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro (ed. S. Orlović), p. 217-230, Faculty of Ružić N. Political Science University of Belgrade, Sarajevo Open Centre, Faculty of Political Science University of Montenegro, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Podgorica, 2012, ISBN:978-86-84031-61-9.
• Nataša Ružić, "Soviet Printing Model: Lethal to Citizens", Liburna  vol.1, no.1, p.26-36, Department of Tourism and Communication Sciences of the University of Zadar, Zadar, 2012, ISSN:1848-5332.
• Nataša Ružić, "Realities-Moral Panic or Reason for Society Concernment?", Media Dialogues, vol. 5, no. 12, p.115-127, Media Research Center, Podgorica, 2012, ISSN:1800-7074.
• Nataša Ružić, "The Internet and Video Games: Causes of Increased Aggressiveness Among Young People",  Media Studies, vol. 2, no. 3-4, p. 16-28, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Political Science and Croatian Communication Association, Zagreb, 2011, ISSN:1847-9758.
• Nataša Ružić, "School violence as a type of media spectacle", Media Dialogues  vol. 4, no. 10, p.  371 - 382, Media Research Center, Podgorica, 2011,  ISSN:1800-7074.
• Nataša Ružić, "Sensationalism - Trend and Problem of Montenegrin media", Culture, no. 132, p. 142-156, Institute for Research of Cultural Development, Belgrade, 2011,  ISSN:0023-5164.
• Nataša Ružić, "Protection of children on the Internet", New presence vol. 9 no.1, p.155-170, Christian Academic Circle, Zagreb, 2011, ISSN:1334-2312.
• Nataša Ružić, "The Media and Herostrates of the New Age", Media Dialogues vol. 4 no.9,  p. 379 -392, ELIT, Podgorica, 2011, ISSN:1800-7074.
• Nataša Ružić, "Self-regulation of media in terms of commercialization of the media market",  Media Culture, no. 2, p.160-169, NGO Civil Forum, Nikšić, 2011, ISSN:1800-8577.
• Nataša Ružić, "Decriminalization of defamation in Montenegro" published in Media Credibility Media Transition Ranges (ed. R. Veljanovski), p. 27-37, Faculty of Political Science, Čigoja Press, Belgrade, 2011, ISBN: 978-86-7558-869-6.
• Nataša Ružić, "The Internet – Source of Ideas for School Shooting Around the World", MIOKO, no. 4, p.103-108, Fund for Development of Investigative Journalism and New Media- FORIN, Novi Sad, 2009,  ISSN:1820-6778.
• Nataša Ružić, "Media - the source of ideas for imitation", MediAnali  vol. 3 no. 6, p. 103-120,  University of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, 2009, ISSN: 1846-436X.
• Nataša Ružić, "The Internet – Source of Ideas for School Shooting Around the World", MIOKO, no. 4, p.103-108, Fund for Development of Investigative Journalism and New Media, Novi Sad, September 2009, ISSN:1820-6778.
• Nataša Ružić, "Internet and Legislative Regulations", MediAnali vol.3 no.5, p.229-240, University of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, 2009, ISSN:1846-436X.
• Nataša Ružić, "Legal Limitations or Freedom of speech on the Internet?", MediAnali vol.2 no.4, p.101-111,  University of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, 2008, ISSN:1846-436X.
• Nataša Ružić, "Political Murders of Journalists in Russia", MediAnali vol.1, no.1, p. 83- 94, University of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, 2007,  ISSN:1846-436X.
• Nataša Ružić, "Typical Journalists’ Mistakes in Montenegrin Printed Media", published in Newspapers Credibility (ed. S. Malović), p.181-191, ICEJ, Zagreb, 2007, ISBN:978-953-7015-38-1.
• Jelić, N. Ružić et. al, Child Rights and Journalism Practice - from the perspective of human rights manual for students, compulsory literature at the Faculty of Political Sciences, UNICEF, Podgorica, 2012, p. 138, URL: http://www.unicef.org/montenegro/Prava_djeteta_i_novinarska_praksa_-_vodic_za_studente.pdf
• Jelić, N. Ružić et. al, Child Rights and Journalism Practice - from the perspective of human rights, Guide for Teachers, UNICEF, Podgorica, 2012, p. 28, URL: http://www.unicef.org/montenegro/Prava_djeteta_i_novinarska_praksa_-_vodic_za_profesore.pdf

Conferences

• Presentation on the topic Montenegrin public service broadcasting in digital age at the conference "Digital media technologies, Social and Educational Changes", Department of Media Studies, Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad, 27, 28 May 2016.
• Presentation on the topic Implications of Budget Funding for PSB in Montenegro at the conference "The Future of Public Service Media in the Western Balkans: Never-Ending Transition?" Center for Social Research Analitika and University of Fribourg, Sarajevo, 19, 20 May 2016
• Presentation on the topic The Future of the public service broadcasting on media market at the conference “Credibility of the media – the elusive dream?” organized by the Centre of Young Scientists CANU, Podgorica, 25 September 2015
• Presentation on the topic Self-regulation in the Montenegrin media market at the conference “Self-regulation of media, from theory to practice”, Bar, 15 December 2013
• Presentation on the topic Editorial policy as the key factor in reporting on European integration in Montenegrin print media at the conference "Media Philosophy", Dubrovnik, 15-17 November 2013.
• Presentation on the topic Reporting of the Montenegrin media about the process of Europeanization at the conference “Europe Here and There: Analysis of the Europeanization Discourse in the Western Balkans Media”, Faculty of Political Science – Sarajevo, Faculty of Philosophy – Novi Sad, Sarajevo, 8, 9 June 2013
• Moderator of one of the panels at the scientific event “Crisis of the press – cultural consequences”, Bar, 25 May 2013
• Presentation on the topic Minority media fighting to survive in the Montenegrin market, regional conference “Media and minorities in the Western Balkans”, Media Plan Institute, Sarajevo, 4 April 2013.
• Presentation of the research results at the international conference “Strengthening the role and function of the Parliament of Montenegro in the decision-making process”, Parliament of Montenegro, FPS Podgorica, Podgorica, 21 December 2012
• Presentation on the topic Violation of the child rights to privacy in Montenegrin print media at the international conference “Human rights culture”, CANU, Podgorica, 6 December 2012
• Presentation of the research results for Montenegro at the international conference “Comparative analysis of democratic performances of the Parliaments of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro”, FPS Belgrade, Sarajevo Open Centre, FPS Belgrade, 28-29 September 2012
• Presentation on the topic Manipulation of Montenegrin print media in the conditions of economic crisis at the international conference “Media, Poverty and Social Exclusion”, Department of Media Studies, Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad, 2 June 2012.

Professional activities

• Member of the editorial board of the magazine Medijski dijalozi (Media Dialogues), Media Research Centre, Podgorica
• President of the project evaluation commission for a public call published by the Ministry of Culture for the co-financing of program contents in local print media and scientific magazines for media culture and theory in 2014
• Member of the Centre for Young Scientists of the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts since 2014
• Vujović, Zlatko, Vukićević, Boris, Ružić, Nataša, Koprivica, Nenad, Muk, Stevo, “Study: Strengthening of the role and function of the Parliament of Montenegro in the decision-making process: Recommendations for improvement”, Podgorica, 2012, 55 p.

 Research projects      

• Tempus project “Newspapers Credibility”, member of the research team for monitoring media in Montenegro (2007)
• RRPP project “Comparative Analysis of Democratic Performances of the Parliaments of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro”, member of the research team (January 2012 – January 2013)
• RRPP project „Minority and Media in the Western Balkan: Regional Comparative Research Project on Quality of Minor Media Content“, independent researcher  (January 2012 – June 2013)
• RRPP project „Europe, Here and There: Analysis of Europeanization Discourse in the Western Balkans Media“ , independent researcher (June 2012- June 2013)
• SCOPES „The prospect and development of public service media:Comparative study of PSB development in Western Balkans in  light of EU integration“, member of the research team (July 2014 – June 2016)