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Three PhD Positions in AI, Digital Culture and Deep Learning
by Tobias Blanke 17 Mar '26

17 Mar '26

Dear all. The new European Research Council-funded Advanced Grant ‘Deep Culture - Living with Difference in the Age of Deep Learning’ invites applications for three fully-funded PhD positions in Amsterdam. Collaborating with two PostDocs, the aim is to realise an ambitious interdisciplinary research agenda on deep learning and culture. Deep learning technologies like ChatGPT have generated a lot of excitement about our new relations with AI but have also provoked much public anxiety. The project coins ‘deep culture’ to describe the global cultural transformations brought about by deep learning, and how culture is key to deep learning. The project will first explore the relations between deep learning and historical-cultural concepts and practices. Secondly, it will work with deep-learning methods to address their limitations for critical analysis. Finally, it aims to foster public understanding of deep learning’s global relations to culture. We are looking for three talented, ambitious PhD candidates who can combine independent research with team collaboration. You will have the opportunity to explore exciting questions of contemporary digital culture and deep learning and contribute to shaping debates about our relations with AI technologies. For further details and a link to apply, please visit: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Three-PhD-Positions-in-AI%2C-Digital-Cultu… All best, Tobias

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WEBCAST JAN 12 – A11yNYC – XR Social Accessibility in Practice: Lessons from Meta Horizon Worlds – Thomas Logan
by Joly MacFie 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

[image: ISOC live] <https://isoc.live/19929>*LIVESTREAM <https://youtu.be/9QlSlW8Ni5o>* | *MEETUP <https://www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/events/312254520/>* | *REAL TIME TEXT <https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=a11ynyc>* | *ADD TO CALENDAR <https://addcal.io/e/6isaxytfu6bt>* | *PERMALINK <https://isoc.live/19929>* On *Tuesday January 12, 2026*, at *7:30pm-8:30pm EST* (00:30-01:30 UTC Jan 13), the A*ccessibility NYC Meetup <https://www.meetup.com/A11yNYC/>* (A11yNYC) hosts a meetup ‘*XR Social Accessibility in Practice: Lessons from Meta Horizon Worlds <https://www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/events/312254520/>*‘. *Thomas Logan <https://www.linkedin.com/in/techthomas/>* of *Equal Entry <https://equalentry.com/>* will provide a snapshot of XR social accessibility at the beginning of 2026, examining where the industry currently stands through Meta Horizon Worlds and the Quest ecosystem. The meetup will be webcast live via a partnership with the *Internet Society New York Accessibility SIG <https://a11ysig.org/>*. - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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New Book (UK) – Gender & Technology: An Introduction
by Holly Kruse 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

My book Gender and Technology: An Introduction, is now available in the UK. (It will be available everywhere else in February.): https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=gender-and-technology-an-i… <https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=gender-and-technology-an-i…>https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=gender-and-technology-an-i… <https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=gender-and-technology-an-i…>8 Publisher Polity describes the book thusly: "In this comprehensive text, Holly Kruse explores how notions of gender and technology have been socially constructed. Organized historically, the book provides a broad overview of global developments in technology and how these technologies have been (ideologically) gendered. Focusing on communication and media technologies and analysing an array of household and workplace devices, the text examines the ways in which they have been considered ‘feminine' or ‘masculine'. These associations, as the text reveals, often have little to do with the complexity of the technology. Rich with historical and contemporary examples – from bicycles and washing machines to the telegraph and the computer - Gender and Technology encourages us to take a closer look at how and why modern technologies are gendered. By understanding the origins of our ideas about gender and technology, we can see how they have and have not changed over time.” With the kindest of blurbs from the best AoIR-istas (*blushing*): "This beautifully written history of technology, presented through the lens of gender, offers an exceptional amount of information and insight. It will delight and inspire both experts and those new to the topic." Nancy Baym, Partner Research Manager, Microsoft Research "A masterclass in unpacking the taken-for-granted, this book traces how technologies are gendered - and how gender is technologized - in ways that shape everything from children's toys to our most intimate relationships with domestic space." Alice E. Marwick, Director of Research, Data & Society (I’ve updated this affiliation) "Critically astute and wide-ranging, this engaging and accessible text reveals the centrality of gender politics within everyday technologies." Kylie Jarrett, University College Dublin While on Polity’s UK site, be sure to check out former AoIR President (and my former exec committee colleague and buddy) Alex Halavais’ new book, An Introduction to Information Studies: Datafying People, Places, and Things. Best wishes, Holly Holly Kruse, Ph.D. Professor Department of Communications Rogers State University 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd. Claremore, Oklahoma 74017 holly.kruse(a)gmail.com <mailto:holly.kruse@gmail.com> (or hkruse(a)rsu.edu) https://hollykruse.com <https://hollykruse.com/>

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CFP: #SSN2026 - Surveillance & Society Conference
by Bryce Newell 15 Jan '26

15 Jan '26

Dear AoIR colleagues, On behalf of the Surveillance Studies Network (SSN) and local organizing committee for #SSN2026, we are happy to share the call for participation in the 2026 Surveillance Studies Network / Surveillance & Society Conference, to be held in Lille, France. Planetary Surveillance The 11th Biennial Surveillance Studies Network / Surveillance & Society Conference #SSN2026 | 9-12 June 2026 | Lille, France Hosted by Université Catholique de Lille, ETHICS, and ISTC https://surveillance-studies.net/conference/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://surveillance-studies.net/conference/__;…> | http://ssn2026.sciencesconf.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://ssn2026.sciencesconf.org__;!!C5qS4YX3!G7…> Call for Papers and Participation The condition of our world is increasingly framed through planetary metrics: temperature rise, biodiversity loss, financial instability, migration flows. Surveillance underpins these metrics, producing ways of seeing and managing the planet. We are promised a new era of planetary knowledge by using surveillance systems that can map, predict, and manage the risks of a fragile world. But these very systems also fragment, exclude, and reproduce old asymmetries. Planetary governance is shaped by historically entrenched inequalities, exclusions, and power. Surveillance is presented as the key to planetary survival, yet it often accelerates insecurity and injustice. #SSN2026 invites us to grapple with what it means to think of surveillance at the scale of the planet: from micro habitats to global ecosystems and processes. Infrastructures of sensing, monitoring, control and computation now extend across scales: from satellites orbiting the Earth to predictive algorithms embedded in the most intimate aspects of everyday life. Surveillance technologies now claim planetary reach: global infrastructures, algorithmic systems trained on worldwide data, and satellites and networks that promise to know, predict, and govern different forms of life on Earth. Surveillance is a driver and a product of this planetary turn, as states, citizens and more-than-human others grapple with social and environmental change and crisis, and plan for the possibility of hostile and stable futures. >From predictive policing to climate modeling, from espionage to artificial intelligence, surveillance is the connective tissue of our planetary intelligence. Surveillance lies at the heart of these transformations. It both enables and depends on new forms of planetary intelligence — whether through data extraction on a global scale, the training of artificial intelligence systems on the traces of human activity, or the monitoring of ecosystems, climate, crime, migration, and conflict through planetary infrastructures, some of which are located on and above the earth. Surveillance appears, spreads, and intensifies not only in the name of security but also in the name of planetary management: climate monitoring, global health, financial stability, digital platforms, or border regimes. Yet planetary intelligence also generates new possibilities for critique, resistance, and reimagining collective futures. It may also be harnessed for the production of ecosocial goods. This planetary turn raises important questions: * Which forms of life are rendered visible, measurable, and governable, and which remain invisible or deliberately obscured? * What diverse role is surveillance playing in environmental mapping and governance? * How do geopolitical rivalries, colonial legacies, and global inequalities shape the emergence of planetary surveillance infrastructures? * What methods of resistance to authoritarian planetary surveillance exist? How can these methods be developed? * What are some of the relationships between nature and surveillance? SSN 2026 seeks to engage with these entanglements of surveillance and planetary processes and governance We invite proposals for papers, panels, doctoral colloquium participation, artistic and activist interventions, and other contributions on all aspects of surveillance in and across the planetary condition. Venue, Accessibility & Streaming The main Conference will take place over 3 full days from 10-12 June 2026, at the Université Catholique de Lille, France, with a pre-conference doctoral colloquium occurring on 9 June. All in-person sessions from the main conference will be streamed online, and there will also be a dedicated online track with remote presentations for presenters who cannot attend in-person (this will be limited, prioritizing virtual options for individuals from Majority World nations, people with disability requirements or (child) care responsibilities, and/or others without adequate funding to attend the conference in person). Some travel support will be available to a limited number of presenters upon application. Keynote Speakers and Special Sessions Several keynote sessions are under development and will be advertised as they are finalized. Doctoral Colloquium There will be an in-person colloquium for doctoral students on 9 June. Interested doctoral colloquium participants should indicate their interest in attending by submitting an expression of interest via the regular conference proposal submission portal. Applying for the colloquium will require applicants to submit a short expression of interest of up to 300 words that addresses the applicant’s professional background (e.g., their PhD program and research areas) and what they would hope to learn, do, or accomplish as part of the colloquium – and we invite creative proposals that think outside the box! Applicants are welcome to connect their interests to the conference theme, but there is no expectation or requirement to do so. Submissions (deadline: 10 January 2026, AoE) Please submit your paper, panel, or other abstract (including Doctoral Colloquium applications), via: http://ssn2026.sciencesconf.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://ssn2026.sciencesconf.org__;!!C5qS4YX3!G7…> (opening soon!). Presenters are limited to one first-author/primary presenter role but may be co-authors on multiple submissions. Submission Types: * Papers/presentations (including artistic interventions) (up to 300-word abstracts) * Panels (300-word abstract + additional text to identify proposed participants) * Doctoral Colloquium applications (statements of interest of 300 words) We look forward to receiving your proposals and to welcoming you to Lille!

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Call for applications: Emerging Scholars Program at the Milton Wolf Seminar in Vienna, Austria. April 8-10.
by Smith, Briar R. 13 Jan '26

13 Jan '26

Apologies for cross posting: Applications are now open for the emerging scholars program<https://www.asc.upenn.edu/research/centers/milton-wolf-seminar-on-media-and…> at our annual Milton Wolf Seminar in Vienna, April 8-10, 2025. This year's theme is Ouroboros: The Infinite Loop of Media, Democracy, and Diplomacy, and you can take a look at the 2025 agenda and panel descriptions here<https://www.asc.upenn.edu/research/centers/milton-wolf-seminar-on-media-and…>. As panel composition is still being finalized, please have a look at last year's full program<https://www.asc.upenn.edu/research/centers/milton-wolf-seminar-media-and-di…> for the impressive mix of contributors to the seminar. Each year, 10-12 early career researchers join a mix of senior scholars, journalists, think tank folks, government representatives, and activists for a two-day seminar, and have a chance to present their research while contributing to the seminar through the ample time we reserve for discussion. We also have a fun social program in the evening. Airfare and transportation and lodging and meals are covered. Please visit the website for eligibility information and how to apply<https://www.asc.upenn.edu/research/centers/milton-wolf-seminar-on-media-and…>. Deadline is 2/14. Briar Smith Associate Director Media, Inequality & Change Center (MIC) 215-520-0773 (m) 215-573-9218 (o) www.miccenter.org<http://www.miccenter.org>

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[Job] Assistant Teaching Professor - Technical Communication (Social Media Management concentration) - Arizona State University
by Stephen Carradini 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Assistant Teaching Professor - Technical Communication - Arizona State University The School of Applied Professional Studies in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Technical Communication with a primary specialization in Social Media Management. This position will primarily support the Technical Communication (Social Media Management) undergraduate degree (https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/bachelors/major/ASU00/LSTECSMMBS/technical-com…) and teach courses in additional concentrations and degrees. The successful applicant will help shape the future of a rapidly growing, cutting-edge degree program that gives students highly desired social media skills as part of their technical communication education. Expectations for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple scales and modalities; practicing inclusive teaching and mentoring; and providing service to the unit, college, and university. Teaching load is typically four (4) courses per semester. Course load and composition are determined by the school director. This is an academic-year appointment with an expected start date of August 2026. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-eligible position with promotion possibilities, and renewable on an academic year basis contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience. Candidates must reside in the Phoenix metro area or be willing to relocate. The Technical Communication (Social Media Management) degree is a rapidly growing degree that serves more than 100 students learning to become social media professionals. This degree is a concentration of the technical communication degree, allowing students to specialize their technical communication studies in the area of social media. This applied program delivers highly desired industry skills in real world contexts; the curriculum integrates business skills, image and video content production, organizational communication and crisis and reputation management. To learn more about the program, please visit https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/undergraduate/technical-co…. To learn more about the Technical Communication program, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/technical-communication. ASU's School of Applied Professional Studies (APS) offers premier immersion and online programs tailored to learners seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees, transition from associate degrees, attain master's degrees, or acquire specialized field certificates, all while enhancing their professional trajectories or venturing into new career paths. Guided by ASU's distinguished faculty, who have earned recognition both nationally and internationally, and in collaboration with industry and educational allies, our comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate offerings, as well as certificate and non-degree workforce development initiatives, present avenues for personal development, career mobility, and innovative avenues for the advancement of knowledge. To learn more about the School of Applied Professional Studies, please visit https://cisa.asu.edu/school-of-applied-professional-studies. ASU's College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) seeks student-centered faculty who engage students in practical, interdisciplinary learning and demonstrate a commitment to community-engaged scholarship and service. Faculty in CISA are innovators in teaching and learning, preparing students to lead with purpose and make meaningful contributions in a dynamic world. CISA is a leader in applied and career-connected learning, with continuous innovation in teaching, curriculum development, veteran initiatives and AI integration. CISA has more than 9,000 students at all levels and 361 faculty members with 84 programs across three campuses and online. We understand there are many paths to achieving a university education. We build degree programs and pathways that are flexible and relevant, providing opportunities for students to discover their passion, develop lifelong transferable skills and enjoy employment success. CISA is committed to ASU’s Charter (https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/about/asu-charter-mission-and-goals) of inclusive excellence (https://inclusion.asu.edu/) access and impact, where all faculty, staff, and students can thrive. Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 10 years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Repeatedly ranked No. 1, ASU has topped more than 20 lists in the last three years: No. 1 in the U.S. for global impact (Times Higher Education) and No. 1 in the U.S. for sustainable practices (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education). ASU is a comprehensive public research institution, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students, attracting some of the highest-quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. To learn more about ASU and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, visit http://about.asu.edu/ and http://cisa.asu.edu. Essential Functions 1 Expectations for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple scales and modalities (typically four courses per semester) 2 Providing service to the unit, college, and university Required Qualifications 1 A Doctoral degree in Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Health Communication, Rhetoric, Instructional Technology, or a related field in hand by the appointment date 2 Two years of post-secondary teaching experience 3 Social media specialization Desired Qualifications 1 Industry experience in social media management 2 Secondary emphasis in user experience or health and medical information 3 Evidence of effective teaching, such as high-enrolling classes, multiple preps, substantial curricular development, enhanced classroom experience (e.g. guest lectures), internships, or study abroad 4 Teaching experience in asynchronous post-secondary digital environments 5 Excellent communication skills 6 Evidence of activities consistent with the ASU Charter (https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/about/asu-charter-mission-and-goals) and Design Aspirations (https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/about/design-aspirations) Application Instructions To apply, candidates must submit the following materials electronically to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/176804) 1 A letter of interest that addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications and outlines your teaching philosophy 2 Current curriculum vitae 3 List of three references The initial application deadline is January 1, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. If you have position-related questions, please contact Dr. Stephen Carradini at Stephen.Carradini(a)asu.edu. For application process-related questions, please contact Eleni Sholes at Eleni.Sholes(a)asu.edu. Official transcripts are required prior to employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/. In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/176804 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/. In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. — Dr. Stephen Carradini (he, him, his) Associate Professor, Technical Communication School of Applied Professional Studies College of Integrative Sciences and Arts Arizona State University 7271 E. Sonoran Arroyo Mall, 240J (new address) Mesa, AZ 85212-2780 phone: 480-727-3687<tel:480-727-3687> email: stephen.carradini(a)asu.edu<mailto:stephen.carradini@asu.edu> web: https://stephencarradini.com<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/stephencarradini.com__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!rf…> [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4zJLHMEgd-wNt2j0vol_zLaX85e…]

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DIGITOX seminar Jan 22: Disconnection through media, apps and tech (and Feb 25: Disconnection and the brain)
by Trine Syvertsen 05 Jan '26

05 Jan '26

Welcome to the international seminar series on connection and disconnection. We continue our seminars in 2025. Details here https://www.hf.uio.no/imk/english/research/projects/digital-disconnection/e… NB: Seminars run on Norway time (CET) and are scheduled in different time slots. Contact me for a Zoom link or join the DIGITOX mailing list (below) where the links are published. Upcoming seminars: Jan 22, 2025, 1400-1500 on disconnection through media, apps and tech with Veysel Bozan and Yukun You Feb. 25, 2025 1000 -1100 on disconnection and the brain with Alex Beattie and autors of Detoxing the brain<https://norden.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1896952&dswid=-…> (Ingrid Forsler, Carina Guyard, and Linus Andersson) MORE SEMINARS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE SPRING Best regards, Trine ------ We run two mailing lists, join DIGITOX list for these seminars. DIGITOX MAILING LIST: digitox-info: info from Digitox about our seminar series. To join, write an email to sympa(a)media.uio.no and write subscribe digitox-info in the subject field. To unsubscribe: Write an email to sympa(a)media.uio.no and write unsubscribe digitox-info in the subject field (or let me know that you want to be taken off the list). DISCONNECTION-LIST (general list) disconnection-research: to post information about research, publications, events etc. All members can post. To join: write to sympa(a)media.uio.no and write subscribe disconnection-research in the subject field. DO YOU HAVE A NEW PUBLICATION? OR A CFP? NOTIFY PEOPLE USING THE DISCONNECTION LIST; ALL MEMBERS CAN POST ON THIS LIST ------------------------------------------------------- Trine Syvertsen, professor, IMK, UiO Project: Intrusive media, ambivalent users and digital detox (NFR) Author of Digital detox: The politics of disconnecting (Emerald 2020) New book: The Digital Backlash and the Paradoxes of Disconnection (open access, Nordicom, 2024)

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Reminder: CfP Data Justice conference
by Lina Dencik 30 Dec '25

30 Dec '25

Dear all, This is a kind reminder of the upcoming fourth Data Justice conference on the Datafied State. Call for Papers Fourth international Data Justice conference: The Datafied State Date: 1-2 June, 2026 Location: Cardiff University in Cardiff, UK (in person) Host: Data Justice Lab Although contested and multifaceted, the field of data justice continues to engage critical debates on the societal implications of datafication in all its iterations, from social media to platform capitalism to the current hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI). Much of this focus has been on the potential harm of such technologies on different communities and on the societal shifts associated with their uses by a diverse range of actors. Less focus, perhaps, has been on the way the advent of data-driven technologies has intermingled with and transformed the state. From high-stake uses, such as those revealed in the Snowden leaks, to crisis management as evidenced during the Covid-19 pandemic, to the mundane and everyday delivery of public services, platforms and AI systems are now deeply embedded within roles and functions associated with the state. At the same time, the state has been instrumental in the advancement of datafication and the role that technology, and its providers, now play in society. At a time when governments and technology companies are seen to be closer than ever, examining their relationship and its consequences seems pivotal for our understanding of data justice. This two-day conference will therefore explore the role and transformations of the state in an age of datafication and what this means for social justice and resistance. It will examine the interrelations between data-driven technologies and government, the changing role of corporations, emerging popular responses, and efforts to democratise datafication. Hosted by the Data Justice Lab at Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture (JOMEC) in the UK, it will bring together international scholars, practitioners and community groups to discuss the nature and implications of the datafied state. Keynote Speakers include: Oriana Bernasconi, Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile Sarah Myers West, AI Now, US Nick Srnicek, King’s College London, UK Submission of abstracts of max 500 words to DataJusticeLab(a)cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:DataJusticeLab@cardiff.ac.uk> Deadline for submissions of abstracts: 31st of December, 2025 Conference registration fees: £175 / £150 (early bird) £125 / £100 students (early bird) Conference registration deadlines: 6th of March 2026 – early bird 17th of April 2026 – final deadline Further information can be found here: https://datajusticelab.org/event/data-justice-2026-the-datafied-state/ More information about the Data Justice Lab can be found here: https://datajusticelab.org We hope to see you there! -- Professor Lina Dencik University Research Leader in AI Justice Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Goldsmiths, University of London Co-Founder of Data Justice Lab

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CfP: Digital Criminology session / STS Conference Graz 2026
by Piotr Siuda 29 Dec '25

29 Dec '25

Dear AoIR colleagues, I would like to share a Call for Abstracts for a session titled "Digital Criminology – Bridging Technologies, Human Practices and Environments", which we are organising (together with Meropi Tzanetakis) at the STS Conference Graz 2026 (4-6 May 2026, Graz). The session invites 400–600 word abstracts engaging with digital platforms and infrastructures, datafication and surveillance, AI and algorithmic systems, online and hybrid illicit markets (including drug markets), and broader intersections between criminology, STS, internet and media studies. Abstract submission deadline: 27 January 2026 Submission system: https://www.conftool.com/sts-conference-graz-2025/ Conference website: https://stsconf.tugraz.at Author guidelines: https://stsconf.tugraz.at/calls/call-for-abstracts/ The full Call for Abstracts is available at this link: https://www.wu.ac.at/fileadmin/wu/d/i/sozio/Dateien_zu_News/CfA_Digital_Cri… Please feel free to circulate this CfP within your networks. Best wishes -- *Piotr Siuda* (PhD, Professor of Media Studies) Faculty of Cultural Studies Department of Game Studies and Digital Culture Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland Associate Editor, *Journal of Creative Communication *(SAGE Journals) *Recent papers:* *-- **Digital drug trading ecologies in context: Technological, geographic, and linguistic variation across darknet platforms*, *International Journal of Drug Policy.* -- *Navigating community-transaction and egalitarian-hierarchy divides: redefining virtual communities in the darknet drug trade and beyond*, *Information, Communication & Society.* *-- **The opioid crisis in Poland? Insights from online forum data. **International Journal of Drug Policy.*

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CfP: Digital Criminology session / STS Conference Graz 2026
by Piotr Siuda 29 Dec '25

29 Dec '25

Dear AoIR colleagues, I would like to share a Call for Abstracts for a session titled "Digital Criminology – Bridging Technologies, Human Practices and Environments", which we are organising (together with Meropi Tzanetakis) at the STS Conference Graz 2026 (4-6 May 2026, Graz). The session invites 400–600 word abstracts engaging with digital platforms and infrastructures, datafication and surveillance, AI and algorithmic systems, online and hybrid illicit markets (including drug markets), and broader intersections between criminology, STS, internet and media studies. Abstract submission deadline: 27 January 2026 Submission system: https://www.conftool.com/sts-conference-graz-2025/ Conference website: https://stsconf.tugraz.at Author guidelines: https://stsconf.tugraz.at/calls/call-for-abstracts/ The full Call for Abstracts is available at this link: https://www.wu.ac.at/fileadmin/wu/d/i/sozio/Dateien_zu_News/CfA_Digital_Cri… Please feel free to circulate this CfP within your networks. Best wishes -- *Piotr Siuda* (PhD, Professor of Media Studies) Faculty of Cultural Studies Department of Game Studies and Digital Culture Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland Associate Editor, *Journal of Creative Communication *(SAGE Journals) *Recent papers:* *-- **Digital drug trading ecologies in context: Technological, geographic, and linguistic variation across darknet platforms*, *International Journal of Drug Policy.* -- *Navigating community-transaction and egalitarian-hierarchy divides: redefining virtual communities in the darknet drug trade and beyond*, *Information, Communication & Society.* *-- **The opioid crisis in Poland? Insights from online forum data. **International Journal of Drug Policy.*

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