The German Communication Association invites submissions for a compelling joint conference hosted by the Divisions of Media, Public Sphere, Gender and Visual Communication. Titled “Images in Motion and Moving Images: Gender, Power & Mobility”, this interdisciplinary event will be held from 19–21 November 2025 at the University of Tübingen.
This international academic gathering aims to explore the intersections of media, mobility, gender, and power, focusing on both theoretical reflections and practical methodologies.
🚀 Exploring the Theme: Motion, Media, and Visibility
From livestreams to tracking apps, and from protest movements to influencer journeys, media technologies today play a pivotal role in shaping visibility and mobility. But who truly becomes visible through these media tools? What power structures influence this visibility? And how do gender and intersectionality affect media narratives?
The conference calls for a critical examination of:
- Media technologies and mobile visibility
- Intersectional inequalities in media access
- Power, surveillance, and digital presence
- Ephemeral content and visual representation
🧠 Key Focus Areas
Participants can submit proposals in areas such as:
- Care & Control
- Placemaking & Hybrid Spaces
- Mobilisation, Activism & Affect
- Migration, Borders & Inequalities
- Immobility & Static Media
📄 Submission Guidelines
Researchers can submit:
- Individual presentations (15 mins, 800-word abstract)
- Panel proposals (90 mins, 600-word panel summary + 300-word abstracts per paper)
Submissions are welcome in both English and German. Panels will be conducted in one language consistently. Deadline: 30 June 2025.
📍 Event Details
- Location: University of Tübingen, Germany
- Dates: 19–21 November 2025
- Opening Event: Welcome session on 19 November
- Organizers: Dr. Helena Atteneder, Prof. Dr. Martina Thiele, Julia Fischer, and others from affiliated institutions in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the UK
✉️ Final Note
This conference is a must-attend for scholars exploring how mobile media technologies intersect with societal dynamics and visual culture. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to meaningful dialogues on visibility, power, gender, and mobility.
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