University of Galway
In the words of the Irish language, I offer a “céad míle fáilte romhaibh” or “one hundred thousand welcomes” to the International Association for Media & Communications Research community. We look forward to welcoming you to Galway and to our University for IAMCR 2026.
A little bit about us. Established in 1845, University of Galway is one of Ireland’s leading academic institutions, ranked among the Top 300 in the QS World University Rankings. Over the years, we have built a distinguished reputation for teaching and research excellence. We are counted in the EU Top 5 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for our progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and number one in Ireland
Situated close to the Connemara Gaeltacht, in which the Irish language is still spoken on a daily basis, our campus has a strategic and statutory commitment to supporting the Irish language that informs and strengthens our broader mission. We have an innate understanding of, and commitment to, the values of pluralism, cultural heterogeneity and inclusion that motivate so much communication research.
The proposed conference theme of Peripheries and Connections resonates with so much of the work we do. Our programmes in Global Media produce critical and creative professionals ready to work in a multi-polar world. Our Centre for Creative Technologies brings together scholars and practitioners, from across disciplinary boundaries, to uncover the challenges and potential of emerging technologies to shape our social and cultural world. And through it all runs a deep commitment to ethical practice, reflected in initiatives like our status as a University of Sanctuary.
University of Galway has a well-established record in hosting major academic conferences and international events. You can be assured of a well-managed event and an experience that will be genuinely world-class. I extend a warm invitation to you and your accompanying guests from across the world, and invite you to join us in Galway, Ireland in 2026 for the International Association for Media & Communications Research Conference.
Yours sincerely,
Professor David J Burn
President, University of Galway
