Call for Applications: 6th Lisbon Winter School for the Study of Communication – Media and Courage
The 6th Lisbon Winter School for the Study of Communication invites doctoral students and early career post-doctoral researchers to explore the theme “Media and Courage”. Scheduled for 6–9 January 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, this event offers a platform to examine the role of courage in media practices across various political and social landscapes.
📚 Theme Overview
In an era marked by democratic backsliding and increasing threats to press freedom, the concept of courage in media has gained prominence. The Winter School aims to dissect how courage manifests in media practices, from resisting censorship to challenging dominant narratives. Participants will engage in discussions that consider courage as both an ethical stance and a practical necessity in contemporary media environments.
📝 Submission Guidelines
- Deadline for Proposals: 15 September 2025
- Proposal Requirements:
- Paper title
- Extended abstract in English (700 words)
- Name and email address
- Institutional affiliation
- Brief bio (max. 100 words) highlighting ongoing research
- Submission Email: lisbonwinterschool@gmail.com
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by early October 2025.
📄 Full Paper Submission
- Deadline: 15 December 2025
- Format: Maximum 20 pages, 1.5 spacing
🌐 Topics of Interest
Submissions may address, but are not limited to:
- Courage in news reporting
- Witnessing war and tragedy
- Media activism and social justice
- Countering disinformation and hate speech
- Challenges faced by alternative and underground media
- The role of algorithms and AI in shaping public discourse
- Expressions of courage in specific national or regional contexts
🏛️ Organizers and Partners
The Winter School is organized by the Faculty of Human Sciences at Universidade Católica Portuguesa and the Center for Media@Risk at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania. It is held in coordination with institutions including the Annenberg Schools of the University of Southern California & University of Pennsylvania, the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s School of Journalism and Communication, the University of Helsinki’s Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities, and The Europaeum.
🔗 More details and submission: https://www.lisbonwinterschool.com/call-for-applications
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