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CfP: Reacting to Digital Content (IPrA 2027, Helsinki)
by Pfurtscheller, Daniel 16 Jul '26

16 Jul '26

Dear all, I would like to draw your attention to the panel “Reacting to Digital Content: Pragmatics of Reuse, Uptake and Affective Alignment” at the 20th International Pragmatics Conference in Helsinki. The panel focuses on digital reaction formats and how digital content is taken up, reused, and transformed across platforms. We look forward to receiving submissions. Abstracts of up to 500 words are due by 15 October 2026. Full call: https://universe.uibk.ac.at/s/gZNmg83tWgQMMfC Cheers: Daniel -- Mag. Dr. Daniel Pfurtscheller Assistenzprofessor · Institut für Germanistik · Universität Innsbruck https://www.uibk.ac.at/germanistik/institut/personen/pfurtscheller ~ neu & open access ~ On exploring the visual grounds and affordances of AI-generated images through multimodal walkthroughs (https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003740261-4) Visual literacies in transition: Multimodal co-production with generative AI (https://doi.org/10.1080/1051144X.2025.2566592) In der Schnipselwerkstatt. Multimodale Videozitate, Verwertungspraktiken und Reflexivität auf TikTok (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-70712-8_4)

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in AI and Communication - University of Queensland
by Nicholas Carah 16 Jul '26

16 Jul '26

Hello everyone, The School of Communication and Arts at The University of Queensland are recruiting a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in AI and Communication. This is a full-time, continuing academic position. Details on the role and UQ here: https://uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/uqcareers/job/St-Lucia-Campus/Lecturer-Sen… Please feel free to share widely and be in touch if you have any questions. Best, Nic Nicholas Carah Director of Centre for Digital Cultures and Societies | Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Professor | School of Communication and Arts The University of Queensland n.carah(a)uq.edu.au<mailto:n.carah@uq.edu.au> | UQ Researchers<https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/1512>

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Re: [AoIR HQ] Next up in the AoIR Lecture Series — Ethics in Internet Research (Roundtable #3)
by Association Coordinator 15 Jul '26

15 Jul '26

Hi again AoIR Community, To learn more about our lecture series, including our past events and where to find the archive, please visit https://aoir.org/2026-aoir-lecture-series/ And a note about the ethics roundtable below, it will be held on August 21st, at 16:00 pm CEST. Best, Emerson (she/her) AoIR Communications and Membership Coordinator ac(a)aoir.org<mailto:ac@aoir.org> Dear AoIR Community, AoIR is happy to announce the third roundtable in our lecture series, Ethics in Internet Research! We’ll be bringing together four long-standing AoIR members Charles Ess, Anja Bechmann, Alice Marwick, and Michael Zimmer for a conversation on how ethics has developed within AoIR and the field it has shaped. Specifically, the session takes the question: What has ethics meant for AoIR as the internet itself has changed? Our panelists will answer it through a review of the association's first guidelines in 2002 to the 2019 publication of Internet Research: Ethical Guidelines 3.0, which extended earlier frameworks to the ethical stakes of big data, AI, and the research lifecycle as a whole, including the protection of researchers themselves. Over the hour, the panelists will discuss how each iteration of the guidelines answered shifting technologies, platforms, and research practices, and what it takes to conduct ethical research in this field. The format is a 45-minute lecture followed by 45 minutes of Q&A and discussion with the audience. As a quick reminder, participation in our legacy talk series is open to members only. If you are reading this as part of our broader community and are not yet a member, you can learn more about joining at members.aoir.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://members.aoir.org__;!!G92We9drHetJ8EofZw!…>. Membership also carries the rest of what AoIR offers throughout the year, from the annual conference to our newsletter ‘AoIRWaves’ and the wider set of talks and resources. We hope to see many of you there, and we welcome you to pass this along to colleagues and students who might want to attend. Best, Emerson (she/her) AoIR Communications and Membership Coordinator ac(a)aoir.org<mailto:ac@aoir.org> Looking for Michelle? After nine years, Michelle has officially stepped down from her position at AOIR. I'm Emerson, and I'll be stepping in to continue her work. As I'm sure anyone familiar with Michelle knows, I have big shoes to fill, and I appreciate your patience as I get up to speed!

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[AoIR HQ] Next up in the AoIR Lecture Series — Ethics in Internet Research (Roundtable #3)
by Association Coordinator 15 Jul '26

15 Jul '26

Dear AoIR Community, AoIR is happy to announce the third roundtable in our lecture series, Ethics in Internet Research! We’ll be bringing together four long-standing AoIR members Charles Ess, Anja Bechmann, Alice Marwick, and Michael Zimmer for a conversation on how ethics has developed within AoIR and the field it has shaped. Specifically, the session takes the question: What has ethics meant for AoIR as the internet itself has changed? Our panelists will answer it through a review of the association's first guidelines in 2002 to the 2019 publication of Internet Research: Ethical Guidelines 3.0, which extended earlier frameworks to the ethical stakes of big data, AI, and the research lifecycle as a whole, including the protection of researchers themselves. Over the hour, the panelists will discuss how each iteration of the guidelines answered shifting technologies, platforms, and research practices, and what it takes to conduct ethical research in this field. The format is a 45-minute lecture followed by 45 minutes of Q&A and discussion with the audience. As a quick reminder, participation in our legacy talk series is open to members only. If you are reading this as part of our broader community and are not yet a member, you can learn more about joining at members.aoir.org<http://members.aoir.org>. Membership also carries the rest of what AoIR offers throughout the year, from the annual conference to our newsletter ‘AoIRWaves’ and the wider set of talks and resources. We hope to see many of you there, and we welcome you to pass this along to colleagues and students who might want to attend. Best, Emerson (she/her) AoIR Communications and Membership Coordinator ac(a)aoir.org<mailto:ac@aoir.org> Looking for Michelle? After nine years, Michelle has officially stepped down from her position at AOIR. I'm Emerson, and I'll be stepping in to continue her work. As I'm sure anyone familiar with Michelle knows, I have big shoes to fill, and I appreciate your patience as I get up to speed!

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CfA Fully Funded Research Sabbaticals
by CAIS CFA 13 Jul '26

13 Jul '26

Time, focus and community for your research on the societal impact of digital transformation A fellowship at the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) provides the freedom to dedicate yourself to your research and the opportunity to join 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. The funding program is open to excellent scholars and practitioners, to all career stages, disciplines and areas of investigation, as well as to pure research and to projects that are more applied in orientation. You can apply for our regular open call, or for our special call “Futures of Work”<https://cais-research.de/wp-content/uploads/Special-Call_Futures-of-Work_20…>. The next deadline for applications is 31 August 2026. The earliest possible starting date for new fellowships is October 2027. Please use the application form on our website. Find out more: https://cais-research.de/en/cais-college/fellowships/ Further questions? Please contact esther.laufer(a)cais-research.de<mailto:esther.laufer@cais-research.de>

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Music and Online Cultures Research Network – Utrecht University Winter Workshop, January 2027 *deadline 21 August 2026*
by Steven Gamble 10 Jul '26

10 Jul '26

The Music and Online Cultures Research Network (MOCReN) presents: Utrecht University Winter Workshop (13, 14 & 15 January 2027) Music and (Post-)Truth in the Age of GenAI ‘Slopaganda’ CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: https://www.mocren.org/ww27/ Direct link to application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/DwUH36DRKH Supported by a Van Oostrom grant, MOCReN <https://mocren.org/> will host its second Winter Workshop at Utrecht University, NL on Wednesday 13, Thursday 14, and Friday 15 January 2027. This is not a traditional conference with paper sessions. The event will provide an opportunity for care-led and playful sessions to discuss research methods, develop work together, and network, this time with the theme of music and (post-)truth in the age of GenAI ‘slopaganda’. The workshop is prompted by, and will address, questions including: How should we investigate and theorise various political uses of music online during the post-truth era? What methodological and epistemological ground truths do we rely on when researching online music cultures? How do ideas of media literacy, suspicion, and aesthetic value inform our engagements with audiovisual genAI slopaganda? Why has music become involved in the grey area between fandom and conspiracism? How do post-truth and populist discourses collide in online music cultures? The deadline for all participation applications is Friday 21st August 2026. Subsequent correspondence regarding decisions, travel info, and accommodation recommendations will be sent out by Friday 11th September 2026. The final information including a schedule will be distributed in November 2026, and an online pre-workshop meeting will be held via videocall on Friday 11th December 2026. Questions? mocren.hello(a)gmail.com <mailto:mocren.hello@gmail.com> Hartelijks / Sincerely, The MOCReN Steering Committee Joana Freitas (NOVA University Lisbon) Steven Gamble (University of Southampton) Maria Perevedentseva (University of Salford) Ed Katrak Spencer (Utrecht University) Jenessa Williams (Digital Civil Society Lab, Stanford University) mocren.org <https://mocren.org/> 'A Collective Vision for Researching Popular Music and Online Cultures <https://stevengamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Freitas-et-al-2025.pdf>: Introduction to special issue “Popular Music and Online Cultures”', Journal of Popular Music Studies, 37(4), December 2025

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[AoIR] Last Chance - Scholarship Applications Close Tomorrow
by Association Coordinator 09 Jul '26

09 Jul '26

Hi AoIR Community, This is your last reminder that two AoIR2026 funding calls close TOMORROW, 10 July 2026 (midnight, Anywhere on Earth). If you plan to apply, get it in now. AoIR2026 Kelly Quinn Travel Scholarship Supports early-career scholars who lack the financial resources to attend AoIR 2026 in Mexico City. Open to PhD students and recent PhDs whose work has been accepted to the main conference programme or the Doctoral Colloquium, and who cannot cover travel through their institution or other funding. Closes 10 July 2026 (midnight, Anywhere on Earth). https://www.members.aoir.org/aoir2026/Kelly-Quinn-Travel-Scholarship AoIR2026 Access Grant Scholarship Travel scholarships and conference fee waivers for scholars who would otherwise face financial barriers. Covers registration fees, flights, and lodging coordinated through our travel agency partner. Accepted authors and PhD students in the Doctoral Colloquium are eligible. AoIR membership is not required to apply. Closes 10 July 2026 (midnight, Anywhere on Earth). https://members.aoir.org/aoir-2026-access-grant Best, Emerson (she/her) AoIR Communications and Membership Coordinator ac(a)aoir.org<mailto:ac@aoir.org> Looking for Michelle? After nine years, Michelle has officially stepped down from her position at AOIR. I'm Emerson, and I'll be stepping in to continue her work. As I'm sure anyone familiar with Michelle knows, I have big shoes to fill, and I appreciate your patience as I get up to speed!

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[AoIR HQ] An Important Update about the Mailing List!
by Association Coordinator 09 Jul '26

09 Jul '26

Hi everyone, Some housekeeping about the air-l mailing list. We're moving the list to a new host with updated software. Air-L isn't going anywhere, and for the most part you won't have to do anything. The new setup makes a few things easier. You’ll be able to better manage your own subscription settings, and switching between digest mode and individual messages without having to email an administrator. The one change that affects you is the list address. It's changing slightly: Old: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org New: air-l(a)lists.aoir.org The old address will keep working during the transition, but starting on August 1st mail sent to air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org will stop going through and you will be directed to report it through the new email. If you have the address saved in your contacts or email filters, update it to air-l(a)lists.aoir.org when you get a chance. Nothing is being lost in the move. The full archive and all past messages are available on the new mailing list servers. If you run into anything, you can reach the list manager at air-l-owner(a)lists.aoir.org. Best, Emerson (she/her) AoIR Communications and Membership Coordinator ac(a)aoir.org<mailto:ac@aoir.org> Looking for Michelle? After nine years, Michelle has officially stepped down from her position at AOIR. I'm Emerson, and I'll be stepping in to continue her work. As I'm sure anyone familiar with Michelle knows, I have big shoes to fill, and I appreciate your patience as I get up to speed!

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by MailmanLists Support 03 Jul '26

03 Jul '26

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MA curriculum in Digital Media, Data and Society, University of Milan - Applications open
by alessandro.gandini＠unimi.it 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

With apologies for cross-posting Applications are open for the MA curriculum in Digital Media, Data and Society, part of the Masters? programme in Public and Corporate Communication at the University of Milan, Department of Social andPolitical Sciences. Coordinated by prof. Alessandro Gandini, taught by an international faculty comprising some of the most important digital scholars in their own field, the curriculum is focused on the critical study of datafication, platformisation, digital media andsocieties. It features a combination of theoretical and methodological modules taught by a faculty of internationally renown scholars in the academic field of digital media and sociology of communication, including: * Digital society * Social media and platform cultures * Visual communication * Digital politics and public opinion research * AI and data cultures * Coding for the computational social science * Data analysis & research design * Journalism, media & politics * Consumer culture * Value change in global societies This is the flagship curriculum of the nascent Milan School of Mediaand Communication (https://msmc.unimi.it/people/) a new research initiative that brings together researchers at the University of Milan with an interest in digital media and communication, platform studies, journalism, digital methods and artificial intelligence, and public opinion research. For EU candidates and visa holders, there are 200 places available. Applications may be submitted until 25 August 2026. Admission is subject to an entry test, undertaken online on 2 September 2026 h. 9.30 am. Classes start on the third week of September and are taught entirely in English. Mandatory entry requirement for all students is the possession of an English language certification level B2 or superior. All information about application procedures is available at this link: https://com.cdl.unimi.it/en/enrolment This is the flagship curriculum of the Milan School of Media and Communication (www.msmc.unimi.it<http://www.msmc.unimi.it/>), a research initiative that brings together researchers at the University of Milan with an interest in digitalmedia and communication, platform studies, digital methods andartificial intelligence. For any prospective inquiry please email: bienniocom at unimi.it<mailto:bienniocom at unimi.it> All the best, Alessandro -- Prof. Alessandro Gandini University of Milan, Department of Social and Political Sciences Via Conservatorio 7, 20122 Milan, Italy PI of the CRAFTWORK project ? ERC Starting Grants 2020 Siamo nati per chiederci perch?. Il tuo 5xmille all'Universit? degli Studi di Milano Codice fiscale 80012650158 [https://sites.unimi.it/loghi/5x1000/5x1000.png]

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