Media studies

The International Conference on Cultural Policy Research aims to provide an outlet for an interdisciplinary and international exploration of the meaning, function and impact of cultural policies. The theme of ICCPR'2018 is The Cultural Governance of Global Flows: Past and Future. Keynote lectures will be delivered by Prof. J.P Singh (University of Edinburgh), Prof. Jose van Dijck (Utrecht University), Prof. Joseph Straubhaar (University of Texas at Austin), and Prof. Madina Tlostanova (Linköping University).

The Leiden University Institute for Area Studies and Leiden Law School welcome scholars from the area studies, social sciences, law, humanities, computer sciences, and from multi-disciplinary backgrounds to the 16th annual Chinese Internet Research Conference (CIRC16), to be held in Leiden, the Netherlands, on 22-23 May 2018. CIRC16 will explore the theme ‘modes of connection’, across social, economic, and political fields.

Leiden University invites submissions from scholars in area studies, social sciences, humanities, law, computer sciences, and from multi-disciplinary backgrounds to the 3rd Asiascape: Digital Asia (DIAS) conference, to be held in Leiden, the Netherlands, on 29 May 2018. The goal of the conference will be to critically assess what kinds of ‘communities’ might emerge from the age of the digital. Presenters are invited to explore this issue along social, economic, political, and cultural dimensions of internet and digital media uses in Asia, and to bring multi- and interdisciplinary theories and methods to bear on this topic.

We are pleased to announce a CFP for submissions to the Sixth Annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies (FANS) Conference in Ft. Worth, TX, 9-10 June 2018 . #FANS6 is gearing up for a spectacular year.

We call for researchers, activists and artists that problematize, analyze and reflect on the ways fatness is experienced, marginalized, and represented both within mainstream media, institutions and media as well as within body positive/fat acceptance spaces.

Media Focus on Africa, Daystar University and The National Endowment for Democracy are delighted to host Kenya Media Week. This conference explores key issues facing journalism in Kenya today. We are harnessing insights from academic research, the experience of journalists as well as the bold voices of audiences and citizen journalists who use digital platforms to shape Kenya’s democratic space. This national media conference will foster collaboration among media owners, journalists, audiences and the academia.

SASA 2018 will advance and present research in the history, humanities, and social sciences of South Asia along with a wider focus on South Asia- centered business and trade, government, NGOs, nonprofits, and media & entertainment. SASA 2018 will address and celebrate South Asia’s place in the world by shining spotlights on its past, present, and future. SASA invites and encourages papers and presentations that address the rich tapestry that is South Asia’s past, present, and future. For consideration proposals should be submitted via online submissions to SASA 2018 Academic Program Executive Chairperson, Vandana Asthana, at VAsthana@SAsia.org

The Supernatural in Contemporary Society Conference (SCSC) aims to explore the continuing role of the supernatural. SCSC intends to provide an interdisciplinary forum to discuss current and emerging research, and examine these in relation to the impact and value this has on culture, heritage and tourism.

The second International Conference on Futures of Media 2018 (Futures of Media 2018) will be held on 15th and 16th November 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the theme, “SHIFTING SPHERES – The Social Impact of Digital Media.” The conference is organized by the International Institute of Knowledge Management and hosted by Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University. This conference will provide a great opportunity to share your thoughts, exchange ideas, listen to renowned keynote speakers, extend your network and jointly explore the current and future research directions.