European Communication Research and Education Association
May 21, 2025
Online
MeCCSA Race, Ethnicity, and Postcolonial Network and MeCCSA Women’s Network present:
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Please join us for Paradoxes of Visibility: Negotiating Race and Gender in the UK Political and Media Landscape, a half-day symposium exploring key issues of representation in contemporary media.
2pm: Welcome
2.15pm to 3.15pm Panel 1: Women of Colour in British Politics
Sophia Kanaouti (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) ‘Bureaucratization of politics: identity without responsibility’ Craig Ryder (Ludwig Maximilian University Munich) ‘Fringe platforms and the prevalence of digital macroaggressions against UK female leaders’ Anna Sanders and Sarah Shair-Rosenfield (University of York) ‘The Glass Cliff in Contemporary British Politics: The non-traditional aspect of contemporary leadership contests and their gendered and intersectional consequences’
3.30pm to 4.15pm Panel 2: The Politics of Visibility
Tina Frederikke Kristensen (University of Sunderland) ‘#metoo was started by a black woman, @Tarana Burke!!! Give credit where it’s due! <3 (Marqueza, 2017): The discursive strategies used to increase visibility of people of colour in the #MeToo movement on Twitter’ Hannah Yelin (Oxford Brookes University) ‘Trans and nonbinary youth navigating celebrity culture and the risks of visibility’
All times BST
You can register for the event here: https://buytickets.at/universityofsurrey1/1651077
June 16-17, 2025
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Deadline: April 27/May 14, 2025
International Conference and Working Group Meeting – COST Action TraFaDy
Globalisation and migratory flows have profoundly reshaped contemporary societies, prompting challenges and opportunities for individuals, families and organisations. In this context, transnational dynamics and relationships have become striking phenomena, associated with complex processes of autonomisation, co-dependence, intergenerational solidarity, connection and the construction of intercultural identities (Baykara-Krumme & Fokkema, 2019; Bryceson & Vuorela, 2002; Cienfuegos et al., 2023).
Our digital world, while enabling further interactions, the reinvention of relationships, and new ways of being present, also brings with it the risks associated with the spread of misinformation and ambivalent dynamics with digital tools (Baldassar et al., 2016; Smets et al., 2020). All the above seriously impact relationships within families and therefore merit analysis in various fields.
Therefore, despite the increase in the mobility and circulation of people and goods, there are also challenges to family/relational fragmentation of interest to transdisciplinary studies in the Social Sciences and the Humanities, particularly in the areas of Psychology, Cultural Studies, Communication and Social Work.
This event, which combines a meeting of Working Group 4 of the TraFady COST Action and a conference, aims to promote theoretical approaches, training, and capacity building. To this end, we are opening a call for presentations including, but not limited to the following topics:
Cultural representations of migration and transnational relationships
Transnational Family Dynamics
National and international migration
Social policies for the family
Social policies for migration
Digital practices for wellbeing in a transnational context
Media literacy and information in transnational and migratory contexts
Relationship between work and migration
Brain Drain and its impact
Intergenerational solidarity
Artistic responses to migration and translational relationships
The role of cultural and artistic expressions in health and wellbeing in transnational settings
The impact of technology and communication
Environmental migration
Cultural adaptation
The emotional impact of migration
The emotional impact of family separation
The event will include:
Keynote Lectures (to be confirmed);
Workshop on the role of the media in the integration and well-being of transnational families;
Paper sessions (subject to submission);
Round table with community agents working with migrants in Portugal;
Meetings and training for WG4 of COST Action TraFaDy (members-only event).
Organising Committee: Barros, Carlos – Chair | Borges Tavares, Sandra | Costa Ramalho, Susana | Jesus, Antonela | Lindemann Lino, Verena.
Scientific Committee: Aguiar, Joyce (CIPES/U. Porto) | Araújo, Emília (U. Minho) | Backström, Bárbara (U. Aberta) | Barros, Carlos (UCP) | Borges Tavares, Sandra (UCP) | Carneiro Pinto, Joana (UCP) | Costa Ramalho, Susana (UCP) | Emirhafizović, Mirza (U. Sarajevo) | Espada Vieira, Inês (UCP) | Ganito, Carla (UCP) | Gaspar, Augusta (UCP) | Gomes Esteves, Francisco (UCP) | Guerra, Inês (UCP) | Haagsman, Karlijn (Maastricht U.) | Hanenberg, Peter (UCP) | Jesus, Antonela (UCP) | Lindemann Lino, Verena (UCP) | Rebelo Pinto, Helena (UCP) | Schrooten, Mieke (Odisee U.) | Telegdi Csetri, Viorela (Babes Bolyai U.)
How to submit: Please fill in the following form link, including title, three to five keywords, an abstract (between 250 and 350 words), as well as references in APA 7 format.
Submission of papers – Important deadlines:
Early Submission: until 27th April (23h59, GMT+1); communication of acceptance of proposals – by 4th May (23h59, GMT+1); Conference registration/confirmation - by 9th May (23h59, GMT+1)
Late Submission: until 14th May (23h59, GMT+1); communication of acceptance of proposals – by 18th May (23h59, GMT+1); Conference registration/confirmation - by 21st May (23h59, GMT+1)
Fees and grants:
The conference is free but requires submission before the dates set above. Registration for members of the audience will take place at a later stage.
A grant is available to support travel to the meeting + conference (this includes the daily allowance and flight support) for Action COST TraFaDy members. There are 26 grants available for early submissions only. Should any grants remain after this period, they will be allocated to late submissions. For all funding inquiries, members of Action COST TraFaDy should contact the local COST organiser and co-leader of the group, Carlos Barros, at cbarros@ucp.pt. For all other queries, please contact us at connectedlivesconference@gmail.com.
References: Baldassar, L., Nedelcu, M., Merla, L., & Wilding, R. (2016). ICT-based co-presence in transnational families and communities: Challenging the premise of face-to-face proximity in sustaining relationships. Global Networks, 16(2), 133-144. https://doi.org/10.1111/glob.12108
Baykara-Krumme, H., & Fokkema, T. (2019). The impact of migration on intergenerational solidarity types. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 45(10), 1707-1727. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2018.1485203
Bryceson, D., & Vuorela, U. (Eds.). (2002). The transnational family: New european frontiers and global networks (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003087205
Cienfuegos, J., Brandhorst, R., & Bryceson, F.B. (Eds.). (2023). Handbook of transnational families around the world. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15278-8
Smets, K., Leurs, K., Georgiou, M., Witteborn, S., & Gajjala, R. (2020). The SAGE Handbook of Media and Migration. SAGE Publications Ltd. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781526476982
October 17–19, 2025
Cairo, Egypt
Deadline: June 15, 2025
In today’s high velocity digital media markets and accelerating AI revolution, competence in management and leadership are critical success factors. It is especially important to develop mastery in leveraging creativity as a strategic resource for strengthening competitive advantages in company processes, products, market relationships, and business models. The complexity of digital disruption makes innovation and creativity a necessity for long-term sustainability. Company success requires competencies in emerging digital technologies and fostering organizational cultures that encourage experimentation, agility and respect for ethical responsibilities. Strategic managers are challenged with demands to rethink orientations, practices, and structures, to redesign business models, and to boost productivity by improving efficiencies that can be gained by harnessing AI technologies. Doing so raises ethical and legal issues pertaining to intellectual property rights and managing human creativity.
The International Media Management Academic Association (IMMAA) invites submissions for its 19th Annual Conference, hosted by The American University in Cairo (AUC), October 17–19, 2025. Join global scholars and industry leaders to explore “Managing Innovation and Creativity for Sustainability in Media Companies” in the dynamic setting of Cairo, Egypt. Full call for papers: www.immaaegypt.com
Key Themes
Topics include but are not limited to:
Innovation in media management theory/practice
AI-driven business analytics and ethical frameworks
Leadership for creativity and organizational agility
Evolving media business models and market strategies
Cross-cultural management challenges
Media policy, regulation, and sustainability
Advances in advertising, marketing, and digital technology
Important Dates
June 15, 2025: Abstract/panel proposal deadline
July 7, 2025: Acceptance notifications
July 7 – Sept 15: Early registration
Oct 17–19: Conference dates
Submission Guidelines
Papers: Extended abstracts (750–1,000 words) outlining focus, methods, and relevance to media management
Panels: 300-word proposal + 300-word abstracts per presentation + panelist bios
Submit via email to: immaaegypt2025@aucegypt.edu (double-blind peer-reviewed)
Registration Fees
Discounted rates for global participation. Full details on conference website.
Why Attend?
Engage with cutting-edge research and industry insights
Network in Cairo—home to the Pyramids, Nile cruises, and a vibrant cultural scene
Hosted by AUC, a leading MENA institution with world-class facilities
Links & Contact
Conference website: https://immaaegypt.com
IMMAA website: www.immaa.org
Email: immaaegypt2025@aucegypt.edu
Join us to advance media management scholarship amid Cairo’s historic wonders!
Best regards, IMMAA 2025 Organizing Team The American University in Cairo
University of Galway
Apply here: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/339659
Research Field: Environmental science » Other Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: PhD Positions Country: Ireland Application Deadline: 6 Jun 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract: Not Applicable Job Status: Other Job Status Extra Information: Other Hours Per Week: 39 hr/week Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number: PHD GSO 010-25 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time, funded PhD scholarship in the Discipline of Journalism and Media within SEMCA at the University of Galway.
This position is co-funded by Taighde Éireann (Research Ireland), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Met Eireann, and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
Located in the vibrant cultural city of Galway in the west of Ireland, the University of Galway has a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence. For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie
Detailed Project Description
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a PhD as part of a Research Ireland Project addressing the emerging and urgent challenge of climate policy misinformation. The project, entitled Tackling Climate Misinformation in Ireland: An Evidence Base and Novel Resources for Journalists and Communications Professionals (CLiME), examines how misleading claims, delay discourses, and climate-sceptic arguments — particularly in relation to decarbonising agriculture — are reproduced and normalised within Irish news media and public discourse.
The PhD candidate will play an important role in the project working collaboratively with the PI and a postdoctoral researcher, and there will be excellent training and travel opportunities. The candidate will also have opportunities to gain teaching experience. The supervisory team will include Dr Brenda McNally (PI) and co-supervisor Professor Karyn Morrissey. The project is also supported by an advisory board of international experts in the field.
CLiME’s overarching aim is to shed light on the evolving forms of climate misinformation, to provide an evidence base of climate policy misinformation in Ireland and to raise awareness of the discursive strategies used to mainstream climate policy misinformation, while also interrogating the political and institutional power structures that enable their mainstreaming. The successful PhD candidate will conduct foundational research by identifying misleading and climate sceptic claims in news media coverage about decarbonising agriculture – a key area of climate policy contestation in Ireland and contribute to knowledge of the influence of journalistic news routines and production practices on the reproduction of misinformation in Irish news media. The findings of the PhD research will be used to inform the development of evidence-based tools and resources to support journalists and communication professionals.
The post will also provide the opportunity to develop a range of highly transferable skills, including policy translation, stakeholder engagement, public communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and project management — all of which are relevant for academic careers as well as roles in the public, non-profit, and media sectors.
The ideal candidate will have a background in qualitative research, news media analysis, or misinformation studies, with an interest in strategic political communication. This is an opportunity to contribute to current debates on climate action, public trust, and media responsibility, while also advancing scholarship in climate policy misinformation, journalism studies, and environmental communication.
The successful candidate will be based in the Moore Institute for the Humanities and Social Studies (MI) at the University of Galway and will be a registered student within SEMCA. MI provides a particularly supportive environment for early career researchers and is a first port-of-call for collaborators working in academia, the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), government, and industry. They will also have access to the Researcher Development Centre, which supports researcher training, researcher career development and the integration of researchers into University of Galway’s community.
Living allowance (Stipend): €25,000 per annum [tax-exempt scholarship award]. Computer equipment and funding for travel (e.g. to conferences) as well as attendance at international summer schools will be provided in addition to the stipend.
University fees: Funding support is in place for 4 years of fees.
Start date: 1st September 2025.
Academic Entry Requirements: An MA/MSc in any of the following areas: Media and Communications; Journalism Studies; Political Science; Social Sciences; or a related area to at least a high 2:1 standard. Other evidence that signifies suitability for the programme (e.g. demonstrated interest in misinformation studies, journalism studies and/or climate communication research).
Essential Selection Criteria
Master’s degree to honours 2:1 standard (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant area, such as Media and Communications or Social Sciences
Evidence of an ability to carry out independent research
Highly self-motivated
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High level of spoken and written English. Please see link for details entry requirements
Desirable Selection Criteria
Professional experience in environmental/climate communication or misinformation studies
Experience of working as part of a research team
To Apply for the Scholarship: Email a cover letter and CV with TWO references in one PDF File with your name and CLiME as the file name to Brenda.mcnally@universityofireland.ie
The cover letter should include the following information:
i) Academic Awards or Scholarships received (max 300 words) ii) Details of your previous research experience (max 500 words) iii) Personal statement on your motivation for pursuing a PhD on this research topic and why you are particularly suited to the CLiME research project (max 1000 words). iv) Please provide any other relevant information (max 500 words). v) TWO academic references with full contact details. References listed as ‘available on request’ will not be accepted.
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL INFORMATION IN ONE PDF DOCUMENT
Contact Name: Dr. Brenda McNally Contact Email: brenda.mcnally@univesityofgalway.ie Application Deadline: 6th June, 2025, 17:00 hours Primary Supervisor name: Dr Brenda McNally
Doctoral School of People and Technology at Roskilde University
Contents
The course is aimed at PhD students with an interest in norm critique, norm-critical interventions, and the significance of norms for (in)equality, (in)justice as well as inclusion and exclusion in various societal contexts such as educational practice, urban planning, sustainable transition, innovation, working life, and management.
Norm critique – and particularly norm-critical pedagogy – is a Nordic phenomenon which initially grew out of Swedish activist and educational circles. Later, the norm-critical approach to equality and social change has spread to the rest of the Nordic countries, and in Sweden it has even become a state-approved approach in diversity and equality work. At the same time, norm critique has encountered political and public opposition and has been criticized for being yet another strand of identity politics and, thus, undermining society. Hence, it becomes even more important to consolidate the theoretical basis for norm-critical research, which more and more PhD students and researchers are conducting.
Originally, norm critique draws on Freirean liberation thinking, feminist theory, critical gender studies, intersectionality, queer theory, and critical race theory. But only recently has there been research interest in disentangling, developing, and discussing the theoretical basis for norm critique in research across disciplines.
The PhD course taps into these current theoretical, methodological, and analytical discussions of how norm critique can offer new ways of studying inequality and how norm critical research practices can revitalize a feminist and anti-racist ethical imperative of social change and refurbish the social obligation of research.
The course is organized around three themes:
The theoretical foundation and epistemology of norm critique:
Norm-critical methodologies:
Norm-critical ethics:
In this way, the participants get the opportunity to sharpen the distinction between norm critique in practice/activism and norm critique as a research approach and perspective, while at the same time being able to observe and relate to the ethical basis of norm critique.
https://phdcourses.dk/Course/130355
Deadline: June 16, 2025
The Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television is an international and interdisciplinary journal concerned with the history of the audio-visual mass media from c.1900 to the present. It explores the institutional and ideological contexts of film, radio and television, analyses the evidence produced by the mass media for historians and social scientists, and considers the impact of mass communications on political, social and cultural history. It is the official journal of the International Association for Media and History (IAMHIST).
The editors of the Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television are pleased to announce an annual call for proposals for guest-edited thematic issues. We invite scholars, researchers, archivists, and practitioners from around the world to submit proposals for special issues to be published in 2026. One exceptional proposal will be selected and commissioned by the editors of the HJFRT.
We seek proposals that focus on innovative and compelling themes within the scope of film, radio, and television history. Thematic issues should aim to advance the field by exploring new theoretical frameworks, methodologies, or areas of study that engage with historical perspectives on media and articles should be grounded in or based upon empirical and archival research. Contributions based on conference presentations or panels are welcome, provided they have not been published in any form or in any language before. No payment from the guest editors or the authors will be required.
Each proposal must include:
Proposals should be submitted in a single PDF document to hjfrt.1981@gmail.com with the subject line “Thematic Issue Proposal Submission”. The deadline for submissions is June 16, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
The Editorial Board will evaluate all proposals based on the following criteria:
Guest editors of the chosen proposal will work closely with our editorial team to ensure the high standard of our journal is maintained throughout the publication process.
Articles (co-)written by the guest editors must be externally peer-reviewed to ensure academic integrity and impartiality. This will be coordinated by the editors of the HJFRT.
Timeline: You will be informed no later than July whether your proposal has been accepted. The application process may include an online interview with one or more of the co-editors.
The initial submission deadline for all articles is February 1, 2026. A detailed timeline for the remainder of the process (peer review, revisions, and final manuscript submission) will be discussed. However, the initial deadline of February 1 must be strictly observed.
For any inquiries or additional information regarding this call, please contact the editors of the HJFRT through hjfrt.1981@gmail.com
For more information about the journal, visit https://tandfonline.com/journals/chjf20
May 6, 2025
ECREA CEE Network is organizing an online book presentation — The Media as a Tool of International Intervention: House of Cards by Nidžara Ahmetašević, published in 2024 by Routledge. The book discusses programs of media assistance as tools of democratization in post-conflict societies. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of Southeast Europe, international organisations, peacebuilding, and rebuilding society in post-war countries, as well as journalists and policymakers.
The event will be held on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET, online, via Google Meet. The link for the online event will be sent to you via e-mail after you register by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/e/96ip0QJ2xx
Masaryk University (Brno)/online
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
You are cordially invited to a talk about and celebration of Lenka Waschková Císařová’s book The Margins of Journalism (Peter Lang 2025) on 6 May 2025 from 4pm Central European Summer Time. The event takes place in person at Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic and online. For further details and to register for the online event, please visit: https://medzur.fss.muni.cz/en/news/book-talk-the-margins-of-journalism
Lenka Waschková Císařová has been one of the most distinguished and insightful observers of the transformation of the Czech journalistic profession and news organizations with much of her research focusing on regional and local journalists and news media. In this talk with Monika Metyková (University of Sussex), Waschková Císařová discusses her book The Margins of Journalism (Peter Lang 2025). The book brings together her insights into peripheral journalists and media organizations within the context of a rapidly changing journalistic field. Waschková Císařová’s comprehensive study of local journalism in the post-socialist, post-transitional Czech media system offers broader learnings for the future of journalism and moves beyond a western-centric gaze.
I look forward to seeing you at the event,
Monika Dr. Monika Metykova Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities University of Sussex
September 10-12, 2025
Barcelona, Spain
Deadline: May 10, 2025
Please consider submitting an abstract (academic, practitioner or artistic) to the newly founded Hype Studies Platform, organising its first edition of the Hype Studies Conference "DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE" in Barcelona, the 10th-12th of September, 2025.
You can find the CfP on the brand new webpage: https://hypestudies.org/conference
Abstract submission is open till the 10th of May.
What is Hype studies about?
Hype Studies is an emergent, transdisciplinary research arena aimed at inquiring hype as a powerful and pervasive phenomenon that influences economic trends, political agendas, media narratives, and technological developments.
We are a group of researchers, scholars and designers exploring how hype is a thing that does things. A force composing and affecting attention, markets, politics, feelings, imagination, matter, knowledge and the social experience of time. The Hype Studies Platform is aimed at sharing resources and events to collectively understand and intervene into hype and its politics.
Join us at the inaugural conference at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya this September. We will organise the conference around these themes and formats:
THEMATIC TRACKS
Concepts and characteristics: How to define hype against rivaling concepts in academic and media representations? What is the difference between hype an imaginaries, trends, alarmism, visions, expectations or futures?
Dynamics and temporalities: How can hype be read, studied, assessed - or even anticipated? When and where does hype happen? How can linguistic, narratological, artistic, historic, ethnographic, statistical and bibliometric, or discourse analytical approaches inform the study of hype?
Engaging: How do practitioners and artists depict, experience, produce and deal with hypes? We welcome contributions on topics ranging from debunking, myth-busting, fact-checking, training in journalism, science and technology communication, artistic interventions...
FORMATS
Panel presentation: Traditional academic panel where you will present your research or insight into a topic, theory, initiative or project and its background. The conference organisers will put your proposal along other 3 similar.
Open floor: Curate a discussion space, where two or more people gather to discuss about a topic, concept, project or event. We expect this format to be interactive and participatory, including the audience. You can submit individually, or as a group.
Making and Doing: Present on the conference space action-research projects, workshops, activist interventions, games, video art and other experiments. We will incorporate your work on the conference location as an art installation, workshop/game or a video. Alternatively, you can also pitch a format you find inspirational (open format).
With best regards, The hype study group
Katalin Feher
This groundbreaking book demystifies generative AI’s transformative impact on media, socio-cultural dynamics, ethics, and policy. Defining generative AI as an evolutionary leap in the development of artificial intelligence, the author examines intricate human-machine interactions and socio-technical dynamics, advocating robust, proactive AI governance to address emerging uncertainties. The book is clearly structured into six key chapters, each exploring distinct aspects of the relationship between artificial intelligence, media, and society. The chapter on "Transformation" examines how machine behavior is reshaping our datafied society, questioning whether data is the new oil or digital manure. "Generative AI" investigates the models and future impacts of generative AI as a co-intelligence, revisiting the Turing Test and analyzing societal-business impacts. "AI Media" explores the convergence of media and AI, highlighting robot journalism, synthetic content, and the disinformation era and discussing the trend toward high-risk optimism. "Uncertainties" addresses inherent unpredictability vs. strategic foresight, focusing on challenged business models, sustainability concerns, and emotional intelligence factors. "Ethics" analyzes generative morality and dual-use technology, covering trusted AI principles—from misuse to integrative solutions. Finally, "Policy" discusses governance, labor market impacts, and the importance of human rights and power dynamics in generative AI. Each chapter also provides summaries of impact projects, reflective art, scholarly questions, and strategic takeaways extended with a comprehensive glossary. This is an essential resource for scholars, students, policymakers, technologists, ethicists, and AI industry leaders seeking to rapidly understand and address the challenges and opportunities of generative AI and AI media in a cohesive framework.
https://www.routledge.com/Generative-AI-Media-and-Society/Feher/p/book/9781032968735?srsltid=AfmBOooSTC_hfiwOont0FsNEGcbFfBAyzhem8zvnsoI8FLljX0snefgj
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