4 Sept, 2024 - The Emerging Scholars Network hosted a webinar on risks and opportunities in academic publishing. Speakers included Francesca Musiani (French National Centre for Scientific Research) on open access, Sumit Narula (Amity University) on predatory journals, and Lei Guo (Fudan University) on artificial intelligence. Watch the recording here.
IAMCR will host a special session at the annual conference of the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The panel titled "The future of communication: New and old actors" will be held on 25 September at 11h30. IAMCR members attending the ECREA conference are cordially invited to join us at this special session.
The Department of Communications of Universitas Islam Indonesia has organised the seventh Indonesian Conference on Communication, Culture and Media Studies (CCCMS) in collaboration with Masduki, IAMCR’s ambassador in Indonesia. The conference will run from 27-29 August in Yogyacarta.
The Gender and Communication Section has issued its latest newsletter, featuring a comprehensive overview of the activities organised during the recent Christchurch conference, an extensive photo gallery from the conference, details of an upcoming event, and recent publications by section members. Read it here.
IAMCR is deeply saddened by the passing of Lars Nord, a distinguished scholar and cherished member of the association. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. Read on for a tribute from his colleagues and friends, IAMCR Vice-president Karen Arriaza Ibarra, former Head of the Political Communication Section Marie Grusell, and International Council member Philippe Maarek.
The Participatory Communication Research Section's August newsletter is out! This issue includes a heartfelt thank you note for the outgoing PCR leadership, an introduction to the new team for 2024-28, a recap of the PCR programme highlights from IAMCR Christchurch 2024, and an invitation to IAMCR 2025 in Singapore.
IAMCR books
By Chikezie E. Uzuegbunam, Children and Young People’s Digital Lifeworlds is the 22nd title in the Palgrave/IAMCR book series Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research. The book explores the ways in which adolescents in Nigeria domesticate technology and the role of digital gatekeepers such as parents, guardians, and teachers in their digital lifeworlds.
By Aliaa Dakroury, The Instant World Report focuses on Canada's pioneering role in shaping the international understanding of the right to communicate, particularly through the Canadian Telecommission Studies of 1969. The 23rd title in the Palgrave/IAMCR book series Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research.
Members' books
Sunetra Sen Narayan and Shalini Narayanan explore how WhatsApp has permeated the personal and professional lives of Indians, highlighting the diverse ways the app is utilised in social and business interactions, including individuals living with disabilities.
Edited by Surbhi Dahiya and Kulveen Trehan, this book presents a pioneering publication on digital journalism in South Asia. It highlights evolving best practices and analyzes digital technology's transformative impact on journalism.
By Maja Šimunjak, this book highlights journalists' emotional situations and stressors, presenting a pioneering guide for managing these stresses. It features firsthand accounts from journalists in Europe, the United States, and Australia, fostering awareness and practical strategies for emotional resilience in journalism.
Edited by Lisa Bradley and Emma Heywood, 'Journalism as the Fourth Emergency Service: Trauma and Resilience' explores how trauma reporting affects journalists, providing a toolkit to train them and practitioners in building resilience and readiness to handle trauma effectively.