IAMCR São Paulo 2027 #Multilateralism, Democracy, Diversity

18 - 22 July 2027
School of Communications and Arts
University of São Paulo, Brazil

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IAMCR history

Many Voices, One Forum: Reflections on the International Association for Media and Communication Research

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International Association for Media and Communication Research

IAMCR is the preeminent worldwide professional organisation in the field of media and communication research.

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On 10 October 2025, the Diaspora and Media Working Group hosted a webinar on the criminalisation of migration, the challenges faced by migrants, and the ethical use of digital tools, featuring perspectives from both the Global North and South. Watch the recording here.

Edited by Sudeshna Roy (2025)

This book delivers an authoritative exploration of a variety of critical conflicts in the world and a spectrum of approaches to peace communication.

IAMCR is deeply saddened by the passing of Manuel Parés i Maicas, president of IAMCR from 1998 to 2002 and a dear colleague and friend to many in our community.

The Political Communication Research Section has issued its September newsletter, featuring information about the first Africa Regional Conference, new academic job opportunities at NUS, and a rich selection of upcoming calls for papers spanning AI, digital culture, and media in conflict.

IAMCR 2025 in Singapore gathered over 1,700 participants from 72 countries, making it one of our largest and most dynamic conferences. Watch this highlights video, prepared by the organisers, for a glimpse of its most memorable moments.
IAMCR’s 2025 travel grants supported early-stage scholars from low- and middle-income countries, enabling them to attend the Singapore conference, share research, overcome financial barriers, and build global academic networks. Read their experiences.

IAMCR books

Edited by Thomas Tufte, Vinod Pavarala and Eliza Govender, this is the thirteenth title in the series Global Handbooks in Media and Communications, co-published by IAMCR and Wiley-Blackwell.

Edited by María T. Soto-Sanfiel and Virpi Salojärvi
This book redefines how we understand journalism in today’s emotionally charged world, bringing together 60 leading scholars from across five continents to investigate how emotion shapes journalism theory, production practices, content, and audience engagement.

Members' books

Written by IAMCR members Rodrigo Gómez and Luis A. Albornoz this book highlights Netflix's pivotal role in shaping the landscape of audiovisual distribution and production on a worldwide scale.

Written by IAMCR member Sebastián Aravena-Ortiz this book examines how Chilean environmental organisations use visual digital media to shape public discourse, build collective identity, and collaborate during political upheaval.

Written by IAMCR member Nur Kareelawati Abd Karim this book explores the ‘culture of caution’ within Islamic television talk show production, with a primary focus on the Islam Channel in the United Kingdom.

Edited by IAMCR members Jorge Vázquez-Herrero, María-Cruz Negreira-Rey and Ana-Isabel Rodríguez-Vázquez this book offers offers a pioneering contribution to the scholarly exploration of journalism on TikTok.