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CfA Funding for Research Sabbaticals (Fellowships) and Working Groups
by Esther Laufer 26 Jun '25

26 Jun '25

The Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) funds innovative research on the societal impact of digital transformation. We support individual researchers (fellows) and collaborative projects (working groups). Fellowships: Time and Space for Focus and Inspiration A fellowship at CAIS provides the freedom to dedicate yourself to your research and the opportunity to become part of a vibrant interdisciplinary community. Step away from daily work routines to gain new perspectives and build lasting connections. As a fellow, you can spend either six or three months in Bochum, Germany. During this time, we will cover your sabbatical leave from work through financial compensation (e.g. for a teaching substitute) or provide grants of up to 2.000 € per month. In addition, we will provide a fully furnished apartment free of charge. You can invite guests for collaboration and receive financial support for research expenses. Private offices and meeting rooms with modern facilities offer optimal working conditions. You can apply for our regular open call, or for our special call “Creating a Human-Centered Future: Exploring the Promise of Industry 5.0”. Find out more: https://www.cais-research.de/en/cais-college/fellowships/ Working Groups: Boost Your Research Collaboration A working group at CAIS enables you to assemble your own team of experts from different locations to collaborate in a stimulating environment. We provide modern meeting facilities and catering for groups of up to ten members. In addition, we will cover travel and accommodation expenses. You can spend up to three weeks in Bochum or get together for several shorter meetings. Find out more: https://www.cais-research.de/en/cais-college/working-groups/ Application The next deadline for applications is 31 July 2025. You can currently apply for a fellowship taking place between October 2026 and March 2027, or for working group meetings taking place from March 2026 onwards. Please use the application forms provided on our website. The funding program is open to excellent scholars and practitioners at all career stages and from all disciplines. Both fundamental research and applied projects are welcome. Questions? Please contact esther.laufer(a)cais-research.de mailto:esther.laufer@cais-research.de.

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III Cultural Studies Conference – Extended submissión (July 15) CULTURE OR BARBARISM
by Daniel Aranda Juarez 26 Jun '25

26 Jun '25

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to the third edition of the Cultural Studies Conference organized by the GAME research group at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain), to be held on November 13–14, 2025, under the title *CULTURE OR BARBARISM. Tensions around culture in the 21st century.* We believe this conference may be of interest to you, and we would appreciate it if you could circulate the information among your academic contacts. Best regards, GAME Research Group – Universitat Oberta de Catalunya ------------------------------ *Call for Papers* Culture has been a central concept in Cultural Studies, understood as a way of life, social expression, system of values, and a field traversed by power relations. From this perspective, reflecting on culture also means examining its symbolic boundaries, as Edward Said noted when contrasting the familiar space of "our" culture against the "barbarism" of the other. Today, in a context marked by ideological conflicts, symbolic struggles, and technological transformations, it is urgent to rethink what we mean by culture, how it is regulated, who produces it, who is excluded, and which materialities sustain it. This conference proposes five areas of critical reflection on contemporary cultural tensions: 1. The materiality of culture and the working conditions and sustainability of cultural production. 2. The relationship between culture and technology in a digitalized context. 3. Cultural identities and narratives, with particular attention to symbolic hierarchies. 4. Institutions, cultural policies, and forms of citizen participation. 5. Media, spaces, and creative practices that are reshaping the cultural ecosystem. These topics invite discussions on the conflicts, paradoxes, and possibilities of the cultural field in the 21st century. *Submission of Proposals* We invite submissions in the form of an abstract (between 400 and 500 words) outlining the focus of the presentation and its contribution to the conference discussion. Presentations will be delivered in Spanish. Submissions should include: - Title of the presentation - Full name and institutional affiliation (if applicable) - Contact email address - Short biographical note (maximum 100 words) Proposals may be submitted in Catalan, Spanish, or English, and should be sent via email to: game(a)uoc.edu. 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Question on survey tools / user experiences and interactions
by Idelberger, Florian 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

Dear All, I work on the intersection of law and technology. For a study on the use of certain programming languages and controlled natural languages for facilitating interaction between humans and machines, it would be great to have an interactive system that allows respondents either online or in person to solve little exercises and answer questions about them. Most survey tools seem to be designed mostly for the usual multiple choice, rating, or free form questions but do not allow for interactive custom code. Does anybody have an idea how this could be integrated, or how this could be conducted, without a lot of budget? Hosting something is not a problem, nor is coding, but ofc I want to spend as little time as possible on non-research parts. Or would you instead do this guided via for example zoom, that I tell correspondents interactively what to do? best regards, any tips appreciated, Florian Florian Idelberger - Researcher/Alumnus European University Institute - Department of Law Villa Salviati | Via Bolognese 156| 50139-Firenze | Italy --- GPG-Fingerprint: 0BF1233B585B8EB730008BF70663335DA81F3FD0 - https://keybase.io/fl0_id/key.asc florian.idelberger(a)eui.eu - florian(a)idelberger.de DE +49 176 23794956 @windrush | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Florian_Idelberger https://www.linkedin.com/in/florianidelberger/ | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9253-1524 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.

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CFP: International Conference on Platform and AI Society in Asia (Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia)
by Jian Xu 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

Dear colleagues, We warmly invite abstract and panel proposal submissions from scholars working in the areas of platform studies, AI studies, and digital media studies related to Asia. Please check our CFP below. Thank you! *Call for Papers* International Conference on Platform and AI Society in Asia Dates: 24-25 November 2025 Venue: Deakin University, Burwood Campus, Melbourne, Australia Co-organised by: Deakin University & Communication University of China Supporting journals: Communication Research and Practice Global Media and China Supporting institutions: Manipal Institute of Communication, India Department of Cultural Contents, Hanyang University, South Korea Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Confirmed keynote: Professor Anthony Fung, Dean of Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Over the past decade, Asia has emerged as a pivotal hub in the global landscape of digital platform development and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The region has seen the rapid and deep entrenchment of platform society, where digital platforms have been increasingly shaping economic development, political engagement, cultural production and everyday life. At the same time, Asia has become a critical site in the rise of AI society, as AI technologies are increasingly embedded in governance systems, industries, public services, and daily life. Crucially, the growing convergence of digital platforms and AI is fundamentally reconfiguring the infrastructures, logics, and power relations of contemporary life across Asia. The convergence has given rise to new socio-technical assemblages where data flows, algorithmic decision-making, and platform architectures are intertwined to mediate and reshape culture, politics, economy and society. This conference positions Asia not simply as a regional context for empirical inquiry, but as a generative vantage point for theorising the interwoven dynamics of platforms, AI, and socio-political transformations. We invite scholars from across disciplines, including digital media and communication, science and technology studies, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and area studies, to engage with themes including but not limited to: · Platform labor and economy · Platform capitalism and power · Platform regulation and governance · Platformisation of Asian societies · Platform cultures and user practices · Social media influencers · Comparative platform studies · AI in platforms · AI and platforms for social good · AI regulation and governance · AI and smart cities · Generative AI and creative industries · Generative AI and propaganda · AI and global communication · AI and journalistic practices · AI, misinformation and deepfakes · Algorithmic bias and discrimination · AI imaginaries · Social robotics · Critical AI studies (inequality, power, ethics, aesthetics and etc) Single Abstract Should include title, 300 words summary, and a brief bio. Panel submission (3-4 papers) Should include panel title, aim of the panel (250 words), and individual abstracts of 300 words, plus brief bios of each panel member. Publication opportunity The best papers from the conference will form special issues with Communication Research and Practice and Global Media and China. Deadline for abstract/panel submission: 15th August 2025 Email for submission: deakincuc2025(a)gmail.com<mailto:deakincuc2025@gmail.com> Notification of acceptance: 30th August 2025. For inquiries, please contact Associate Professor Jian Xu: j.xu(a)deakin.edu.au<mailto:j.xu@deakin.edu.au> Professor Dianlin Huang: dianlinhuang(a)cuc.edu.cn<mailto:dianlinhuang@cuc.edu.cn> Important Notice: The contents of this email are intended solely for the named addressee and are confidential; any unauthorised use, reproduction or storage of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it and any attachments immediately and advise the sender by return email or telephone. Deakin University does not warrant that this email and any attachments are error or virus free.

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Extended Deadline for Call for Contributions: Data for Policy 2025 (DfP'25) - Asia Pacific
by Data for Policy 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

Dear colleagues, *Submission Deadline Extended : 7 July 2025, 23:59 (AoE)* Data for Policy CIC, in collaboration with the *Shanghai Research Institute for Intelligent Autonomous Systems (SRIIAS*) at *Tongji University*, the AI Hub in Generative Models and the Cambridge University Press is delighted to invite submission of extended abstracts, full papers, and panel proposals for Data for Policy 2025 (DfP’25) – Asia Pacific Edition <https://dataforpolicy.org/data-for-policy-2025-asia-pacific/>, to be held in Shanghai, China, on *23–24 October 2025.* The theme for this edition, “Advancing AI: Innovations, Governance, and Ethical Frontiers”, highlights artificial intelligence as a defining force reshaping economies, transforming industries, and raising critical societal questions. As AI advances, so do urgent debates on fairness, accountability, and the global governance of powerful technologies such as generative AI and AGI. This conference invites exploration into how innovation can align with human values, how to mitigate algorithmic bias and data sovereignty concerns, and how to build effective, cooperative frameworks for safe and equitable AI development. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and policy-relevant insights, we aim to bridge the gap between rapid technological change and responsible, inclusive governance. At this nexus, we invite submissions in the form of extended abstracts, full papers, and/or panel session proposals reflecting the conference theme “Advancing AI: Innovations, Governance, and Ethical Frontiers” explored through following core topics: - Innovation and Challenges in Frontier Technologies of Artificial Intelligence - Current Status and Future of Artificial Intelligence Governance - Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Social Responsibility - Applications of Artificial Intelligence Across Industries - Global Governance and Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence Submissions are encouraged to reflect on the unique challenges or opportunities in each proposer’s region, engaging with local, regional, or global contexts. While our conference theme provides a frame of reference, we welcome contributions on any topic that adds valuable insights to the ongoing data for policy dialogue as aligned with our standard focus areas. Submission Formats: We welcome submissions in the following formats: •* Individual Extended Abstracts: *These should present preliminary research, innovative ideas, or emerging perspectives related to the conference theme or other relevant areas of interest. • *Full Papers: *We invite comprehensive, well-researched papers or case studies. Full papers will undergo an integrated review process, with the potential for publication in the Data & Policy journal by Cambridge University Press following the conference. • *Panel Proposals:* Panel proposals should offer in-depth discussions on key issues aligned with the conference theme. Proposals should aim to provide actionable insights and foster dialogue that reflects both regional and global contexts. For detailed information on submission types, the review process, and important dates, we encourage you to visit the Conference website: https://dataforpolicy.org/data-for-policy-2025-asia-pacific/ Join us at Shanghai Research Institute for Intelligent Autonomous Systems (SRIIAS), Tongji University in Shanghai, in October 2025 as we explore data’s pivotal role in advancing sustainable and inclusive futures ! For any inquiries or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact lingzhe(a)tongji.edu.cn and team(a)dataforpolicy.org Warmest regards, The Data for Policy 2025 (DfP’25) – Asia Pacific Conference Committee

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Extended Deadline for Call for Contributions: Data for Policy 2025 (DfP'25) - Asia Pacific
by Data for Policy 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

*Submission Deadline Extended : 7 July 2025, 23:59 (AoE)* Data for Policy CIC, in collaboration with the *Shanghai Research Institute for Intelligent Autonomous Systems (SRIIAS*) at *Tongji University*, the AI Hub in Generative Models and the Cambridge University Press is delighted to invite submission of extended abstracts, full papers, and panel proposals for Data for Policy 2025 (DfP’25) – Asia Pacific Edition <https://dataforpolicy.org/data-for-policy-2025-asia-pacific/>, to be held in Shanghai, China, on *23–24 October 2025.* The theme for this edition, “Advancing AI: Innovations, Governance, and Ethical Frontiers”, highlights artificial intelligence as a defining force reshaping economies, transforming industries, and raising critical societal questions. As AI advances, so do urgent debates on fairness, accountability, and the global governance of powerful technologies such as generative AI and AGI. This conference invites exploration into how innovation can align with human values, how to mitigate algorithmic bias and data sovereignty concerns, and how to build effective, cooperative frameworks for safe and equitable AI development. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and policy-relevant insights, we aim to bridge the gap between rapid technological change and responsible, inclusive governance. At this nexus, we invite submissions in the form of extended abstracts, full papers, and/or panel session proposals reflecting the conference theme “Advancing AI: Innovations, Governance, and Ethical Frontiers” explored through following core topics: - Innovation and Challenges in Frontier Technologies of Artificial Intelligence - Current Status and Future of Artificial Intelligence Governance - Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Social Responsibility - Applications of Artificial Intelligence Across Industries - Global Governance and Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence Submissions are encouraged to reflect on the unique challenges or opportunities in each proposer’s region, engaging with local, regional, or global contexts. While our conference theme provides a frame of reference, we welcome contributions on any topic that adds valuable insights to the ongoing data for policy dialogue as aligned with our standard focus areas. Submission Formats: We welcome submissions in the following formats: •* Individual Extended Abstracts: *These should present preliminary research, innovative ideas, or emerging perspectives related to the conference theme or other relevant areas of interest. • *Full Papers: *We invite comprehensive, well-researched papers or case studies. Full papers will undergo an integrated review process, with the potential for publication in the Data & Policy journal by Cambridge University Press following the conference. • *Panel Proposals:* Panel proposals should offer in-depth discussions on key issues aligned with the conference theme. Proposals should aim to provide actionable insights and foster dialogue that reflects both regional and global contexts. For detailed information on submission types, the review process, and important dates, we encourage you to visit the Conference website: https://dataforpolicy.org/data-for-policy-2025-asia-pacific/ Join us at Shanghai Research Institute for Intelligent Autonomous Systems (SRIIAS), Tongji University in Shanghai, in October 2025 as we explore data’s pivotal role in advancing sustainable and inclusive futures ! For any inquiries or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact lingzhe(a)tongji.edu.cn and team(a)dataforpolicy.org Warmest regards, The Data for Policy 2025 (DfP’25) – Asia Pacific Conference Committee

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CfParticipation: Hybrid Workshop at MUC 2025 “The Urban Future is Now: Shifting Perspectives On The Future Of Smart Living”
by Aal, Konstantin 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

We are a group of researchers in the HCI field working on the topics related to urban futures. We have organised a community for researchers and practitioners “The Urban Future is Now” and would like to invite participants to join our hybrid workshop. All participants interested in the topic are welcomed regardless of the seniority level or location! We would appreciate your contributions, participation or spreading the word about our workshop! If you are not yet actively ready to join the workshop, but want to stay in the loop for the upcoming events, join our newsletter of upcoming events: https://forms.gle/RJLVVX3S61s8cHXE8 or email margarita.osipova(a)uni-weimar.de<mailto:margarita.osipova@uni-weimar.de> for collaboration possibilities. ——— CALL FOR PARTICIPATION The Urban Future is Now: Shifting Perspectives On The Future Of Smart Living<https://urban-future-now.pubpub.org/muc-25> 🗓️ 2rd of September, Tuesday, 9:00-12:00 📍 Hybrid / Mensch und Computer 2025, Chemnitz, Germany<https://muc2025.mensch-und-computer.de/en/hci/workshops/> 🔗 https://urban-future-now.pubpub.org/muc-25 Submissions: Motivation letters/Creative contributions/Workshop papers Deadline Extended: the 30th of June 2025 via Conftool<https://www.conftool.com/muc2025/> for Workshop Papers and the Google Form<https://forms.gle/bZsAtf2JBivjbD79A> for all other submissions Abstract As smart urbanism evolves, smart living is increasingly shaping everyday life—promising efficiency, security, and energy savings while also influencing social interactions, social and family dynamics, personal agency, as well as the overall well-being of an individual. However, current smart city designs and smart living models often neglect critical ethical and societal concerns, such as inclusivity, accessibility, and the diverse needs of residents. Without addressing these, "smart" risks becoming exclusionary rather than empowering and facing the broader public's resistance to its adoption over time. This workshop aims at uniting researchers and practitioners of Urban Informatics, Smart Urbanism, Human-Computer Interaction, Sociology and Psychology to explore how smart living can foster social well-being and how we can address design challenges sustainably rather than merely optimise smart technology. Call for Participation This half-day hybrid workshop aims to bring together researchers and practitioners for outlining the current challenges and approaches towards inclusive and sustainable urban design and smart cities. Participants can choose one of three contribution modes: 1. Motivation letters up to 2 pages 2. Creative contributions to be presented at the workshop within the timeframe of 5-10 minutes (posters, pictorials, videos, talks, presentations, interactive activities) 3. Workshop papers in the standard ACM article format up to 4 pages in two-column layout. We welcome everyone interested or actively involved in the topics of Urban Informatics, Smart Urbanism, Urban HCI, or Sustainable and Inclusive Design. We expect submissions that are novel, reflexive, critical and share perspectives or experiences on the topic with the community. All accepted creative submissions (2) will be published on the community platform, while accepted papers (3) will be published on the GI library. Submissions are accepted via Conftool<https://www.conftool.pro/muc2025/> for Workshop Papers and the Google Form<https://forms.gle/bZsAtf2JBivjbD79A> for all other submissions until the 30th of June 2025. At least one author of each accepted submission must register for the conference (attendance onsite or hybrid) with a workshop/day/full ticket. Additionally, we encourage everyone interested in the topic, regardless of attendance at the conference, to contribute to the discussion and community via the pre-conference online activities which will be announced later on this page. For all submission questions email margarita.osipova(a)uni-weimar.de<mailto:margarita.osipova@uni-weimar.de> —— Organisers: Konstantina Marra (Bauhaus-Universität Weimar) Margarita Osipova (Bauhaus-Universität Weimar) Annika Sabrina Schulz (Open Home Foundation) Tanja Aal (University of Siegen) Konstantin Aal (University of Siegen) Eva Hornecker (Bauhaus-Universität Weimar) Luke Hespanhol (The University of Sydney) Looking forward to your submissions and thanks in advance for your support! -- Dr. Konstantin Aal PostDoc and Team Leader “Community and Activism” pronouns: he/him/his I support flexible work arrangements and do not expect you to reply outside your agreed working hours. Information Systems and New Media SFB 1187 "Medien der Kooperation" University of Siegen Kohlbettstr. 15, 57072 Siegen Raum. US-E-102 Tel. +49 (0)271 / 740 3383 Mob. +49 (0)176 / 30 780 007 http://www.uni-siegen.de/fb5/wirtschaftsinformatik/index.html.en?lang=en https://scholar.kosta.phd

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CFP for The 2nd Workshop on DHOW: Diffusion of Harmful Content on Online Web Workshop @ACMMM 2025
by Gautam Kishore Shahi 24 Jun '25

24 Jun '25

Dear all, I am writing to inform you that the CFP for the 2nd Workshop on DHOW: Diffusion of Harmful Content on Online Web Workshop. The workshop will be conducted in a hybrid format to ensure maximum participation. Accommodating attendees both online and in person. Submission deadline: July 11, 2025 AOE Workshop website: https://dhow-workshop.github.io/2025/ Co-located with ACMMM 2025 <https://acmmm2025.org/> Dublin, Ireland, 27/28 October 2024 *Workshop Description* With the advancement of digital technologies and gadgets, online content is easily accessible. At the same time, harmful content also gets spread. There are different harmful content available on different platforms in multiple languages. The topic of harmful content is broad and covers multiple research directions. But from the user’s aspect, they are affected by them all. Often, it is studied individually, like misinformation and hate speech. Research has been done on one platform, monolingual, on a particular issue. It leads to harmful content spreaders switching platforms and languages to reach the user base. Harmful is not limited to social media but also news media. Spreader shares harmful content in posts, news articles, comments, and hyperlinks. So, there is a need to study the harmful content by combining cross-platform, language, multimodal data and topics. We will bring the research on harmful content under one umbrella so that research on different topics (hate speech, misinformation, disinformation, self-harm, offensive content, etc.) can bring some novel methods and recommendations for users, leveraging text analysis with image, audio, and video recognition to detect harmful content in diverse formats. The workshop will cover the ongoing issue of war or elections in 2025. We believe this workshop will provide a unique opportunity for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas, share the latest developments, and collaborate on addressing the challenges associated with harmful content spread across the Web. We expect that the workshop will generate insights and discussions that will help advance the field of societal artificial intelligence (AI) for the development of safer internet. In addition to attracting high-quality research contributions to the workshop, one of the aims of the workshop is to mobilise the researchers working on the related areas to form a community. *Submissions Topics* • Studying different types of harmful content • Computational fact-checking & Misinformation Detection • Role of Generative AI in Mitigating Harmful Content • Harassment, Bullying, and Hate Speech Detection • Explainable AI for Harmful Content Analysis • Multimodal and Multilingual Harmful Content Detection, such as fake news, spam, and troll detection. • Deepfake and Synthetic Media • Ethical & Societal Implications of AI in Content Moderation • Both Qualitative and Quantitative studies on harmful content • Psychological effects of harmful content, like mental health • Approaches for data collection or data annotation using multimodal large models on harmful content • User study on the effects of harmful content on human beings *Submissions* - Submission Instructions: https://dhow-workshop.github.io/2025/#call - Submission Link: https://openreview.net/group?id=acmmm.org/ACMMM/2025/Workshop/DHOW *Important Dates* Submission deadline: extended to July 11, 2025 Notification of acceptance: August 01, 2025 Camera-ready papers due: August 11, 2025 Workshop date: October 27/28, 2025 *Workshop organizers* • Thomas Mandl (University of Hildesheim, Germany) • Haiming Liu (University of Southampton, United Kingdom) • Gautam Kishore Shahi (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany) • Amit Kumar Jaiswal (University of Surrey, United Kingdom ) • Durgesh Nandini (University of Bayreuth, Germany) Organisers, DHOW 2025

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Postdoctoral position in digital media and communication research at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen
by Klaus Bruhn Jensen 24 Jun '25

24 Jun '25

Postdoctoral position in digital media and communication research at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen The Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites applications for a postdoctoral position in digital media and communication research beginning January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term position for three years. Introduction The successful applicant will become part of the project entitled, GREENWATCH – Green Surveillance: Imagining a Sustainable Internet of Things, funded through a European Research Council Advanced Grant, 2025-2029. The project examines the potentials and challenges of employing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a communication system monitoring the effects of human activities of Earth’s ecosystems, which further entails surveillance of human individuals and social institutions. The position represents a unique opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary and culturally comparative work covering China, Europe, and the United States, and to contribute to theory development on a strategic issue with global ramifications. Duties and Responsibilities The successful applicant will undertake computational and other quantitative analyses of public debate in China, Europe, and the United States regarding the pros and cons of employing the Internet of Things (IoT) as a communication system monitoring the effects of human activities of Earth’s ecosystems. Qualification requirements and assessment criteria Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. Applicants must have specific theoretical and methodological competences in research on digital media and communicative practices, with a particular emphasis on computational approaches. Other things being equal, applicants with previous experience in methods such as natural language processing, representation learning, and/or large-scale text analysis will be preferred. Applicants must be fluent in speaking and writing both English and Mandarin. More information on careers at UCPH and the requirements for different academic positions is available at: Career at The University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/career-at-upch/>. For more about postdoc positions and qualification requirements, see the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities: Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities<https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/375> (in Danish only). Applicants will primarily be assessed in relation to their research qualifications, including their publications, ability to conduct independent research and participate in research collaborations, and their experience with research management. In addition, the applicant’s research plan and research potential will be assessed in relation to the GREENWATCH project described above. Application Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Click on the “Apply now” button at the bottom of this advertisement to apply. Applications must be written in English and must include the following attachments: 1. Letter of motivation 2. CV 3. Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma) 4. Complete publication list (attached publications must be marked with an asterisk). The list must be structured systematically and divided into the following categories: * Peer-reviewed publications: * Monographs and anthologies * Articles in journals * Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc. * Non-peer-reviewed publications: * Publications disseminating research findings, etc. Applicants can attach a maximum of 3 publications. The publication dates must be clearly marked on the list. The selected publications must be uploaded as attachments and numbered 1-3. 5. Research plan. 6. Documentation of other work on the dissemination of research. Only documentation in English will be assessed. Applicants are invited to familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Humanities’ strategic landmarks here: Strategic landmarks – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://humanities.ku.dk/about/strategic-landmarks/>. Salary and terms of employment Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range for Postdocs starts at approximately DKK 38,700 (EUR 5,190) + a 18.07 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis. The recruitment process Once the deadline for applications has expired, the Head of Department will consider advice from an appointment committee and select applicants for further assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Head of Department then sets up an expert assessment committee to consider the applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee, and will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of their application before an appointment is announced. Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here: Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/>. An Equal Opportunity Workplace The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment, and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity, etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, please see HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/>. International applicant? The University of Copenhagen offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during relocation and career counselling for expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)<https://ism.ku.dk/>. Contact information Further information about the recruitment process is available from HR email: hr-soendre(a)adm.ku.dk<mailto:hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk>, please refer to ID number: 211-2222/25-2I #2. Additional information about the position, including an outline of the GREENWATCH project, can be obtained from the PI of the project, Professor Klaus Bruhn Jensen, email: kbj(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk>. The deadline for applications is 23:59 [CEST] on September 12, 2025. Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. Link to application system: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=164371 ********************************************************** Klaus Bruhn Jensen Professor, dr.phil. Center for Tracking and Society Department of Communication University of Copenhagen Karen Blixens Plads 8 DK-2300 Copenhagen S Denmark kbj(a)hum.ku.dk<mailto:kbj@hum.ku.dk> http://www.komm.ku.dk/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.komm.ku.dk&d=DwQGaQ…> Tel +45-35328104 ********************************************************** *New publication* Jensen, K.B. & Lai, S.S. (2025). Media and Society - An Introduction. London, New York: Routledge, https://www.routledge.com/Media-and-Society-An-Introduction/Jensen-Lai/p/bo…

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Reminder: Call for Expressions of Interest for AoIR2027 - deadline 18 June 2025
by AoIR Association Coordinator 24 Jun '25

24 Jun '25

The Executive Committee of the Association of Internet Researchers is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from prospective Conference Hosts for the annual meeting of the Association for October 2027. According to our regular rotation schedule, the 2027 conference is set to take place in Europe, however we will consider EOIs from other locations too. EOIs are due to the AoIR Executive Committee by June 18, 2025. EOIs will be reviewed by the AoIR Executive Committee, who will then gauge feasibility through a series of follow-up discussions with proposers. Proposers for the 2027 conference will be informed of decisions regarding conference hosting by September 2025. The AoIR membership will be informed of the 2027 conference location during the AGM at AoIR2025 in Brazil. The AoIR conference draws an international group of 500-700 researchers and practitioners to present and discuss work at the cutting edge in understanding the individual, social, political, economic and cultural aspects of the internet and related technologies. The Conference Host Committee is a regional group of scholars that may be part of the same or different organisations. They are also invited to propose a Local Chair and a Program Chair. The Local Chair oversees the local running of the conference. The Program Chair oversees the submissions and review process of papers, panels, workshops, and preconferences, and schedules the conference sessions. (Given the recent growth in the number of submissions to our conference, and the labor involved in managing them, we recommend proposing two people to share the Program Chair role.) Members of the Conference Host Committee should have a strong existing connection to the Association of Internet Researchers. Serving on the Conference Hosting committee is a large time commitment. The role of the Local Chair and host committee is to make contributions to the conference theme and call for papers, identify keynote and plenary speakers, plan and provide crucial local knowledge and connections, and oversee region-specific fundraising (where possible, provide venue space at cost or in kind). AoIR will assist with the practical conference planning, including negotiating contracts with hotels, meeting venues, catering, and the like, and will partner with the host committee on many of the administrative details of the conference, such as reception and meal planning, AV and wifi provision, and exhibitor displays. *Organizations or consortia that may be interested in hosting AoIR2027 should contact AoIR President Nicholas John at prez (at) aoir.org <http://aoir.org> by 18 June 2025 with a brief expression of interest. The EOI should include the following and be no longer than 5 double spaced pages:* 1. the individuals and organization(s) involved, and their proposed roles; 2. the connection of proposers to internet research and to AoIR; 3. a description of any prior experiences proposers have had with organizing or hosting a conference, and the roles played in this; 4. an argument to support the proposed conference location, especially with respect to ease of travel to the venue for AoIR’s multinational community of conference participants, including visa approvals; 5. initial thoughts on local venue options. AoIR has in the past held the annual conference at a variety of venue spaces including universities, conference centers, and hotels. Proposed venues should allow for 12-15 current sessions for three consecutive days, with at least one space that can accommodate all attendees simultaneously; 6. prospective conference dates, keeping in mind any major local, national, and international holidays, semester schedules, or other aspects that might affect the timing of the conference; 7. a firm indication of whether you will be attending AoIR2025 in Niteroi, Brazil and are available to meet for further discussions about hosting AoIR2027. Please contact President Nicholas John at prez (at) aoir.org or AoIR’s Association Coordinator ac (at) aoir.org if you have any questions. Nicholas John President, Association of Internet Researchers

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