NEWS FILTER
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Assemblages of Trust: A Discursive-Material Analysis of Czech Citizens’ Perceptions of Media and Democracy
A study by Karolína Šimková and Jeffrey Wimmer, which examines how trust and mistrust in media and democracy in the Czech Republic emerge from the interaction of discursive interpretations and material conditions.
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ESSACHESS Special MeDeMAP Issue
The Special MeDeMAP issue of ESSACHESS – Journal for Communication Studies, featuring contributions from the CULCORC members, has been published and is available in open access.
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UPCOMING | Keynote speakers at the Communicating narratives, imaginaries and epistemes of hope pre-conference announced
Ilija Tomanić Trivundža and Nico Carpentier will be the keynote speakers at the upcoming conference on narratives, imaginaries and epistemes of hope.
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Call for papers for audio/visual essays for the Media Studies Journal
The call for audio/visual essays is open until the 15th of September 2026.
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“It is About Solidarity. It is About Being Part of a Community, However Diverse That Community May Be”. Interview With Nico Carpentier
This interview with Nico Carpentier, done by Fernando Oliveira Paulino, explores the role of academic cooperation, international scholarly associations, and transnational research networks in shaping the field of communication studies.
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World-renowned communicologist visits KIM Split: ‘Resistance always brings hope’
Nico Carpentier talks about the democratic roles of the media and the reasons to remain hopeful about their future.
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Conference panel “Participation, Knowledge and Communication: An Intersection of Transformative Forces” at IAMCR Conference 2026
A panel on the complex relationships between participation, knowledge production, democracy, and communication. Convened by Nico Carpentier with Aniruddha Jena as discussant.
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‘EU is making two big mistakes!’ Global experts talk to ‘Slobodna’ about the shady strategies destroying our democracy
Mia Uzinić talks to Nico Carpentier and Jeffrey Wimmer about the media’s democratic roles.
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UPCOMING | Seminar on Positioning and Othering in Social Media Discourse by Shomaila Sadaf
A seminar on how individuals locate themselves and others with the moral and social frameworks during online discussions with Shomaila Sadaf (University of Jyväskylä).
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UPCOMING | Screening of ‘AGON: Constructions of Democracy’ at the University of Palermo Mario Bravo 1050 in Argentina
Upcoming screening at the Posibl. Festival. Universidad de Palermo Mario Bravo 1050. Buenos Aires, Argentina. (10-14 August 2026).