[Commlist] CFP: 'Media Futures'

The Department of Media and Communications invites scholars to 
contribute to our 20th anniversary conference entitled:

*'Media Futures'*

*Thursday 15 - Friday 16 June 2023, LSE*

We are living in turbulent and increasingly dangerous times which are in 
large part defined and influenced by the very thing we study and 
research, namely media, communication infrastructures, algorithms, and 
data. Faced with an uncertain future, we can discern both dystopian and 
optimistic scenarios. In terms of the former we need critique, as well 
as ethical norms and values to validate those critiques. Regarding the 
latter, alternative imaginaries of hope, social justice and solidarity 
need to be developed or indeed rejuvenated.

In our 20th anniversary conference, we aim to address both the critiques 
of the present and to consider and imagine alternative pathways. We 
welcome papers aligned with our four research themes: 1) Media Culture 
and Identities; 2) Histories and Futures; 3) Media, Participation and 
Politics; and 4) Communication, Technology, Rights and Justice. More 
details on calls for the specific strands can be 
found here:https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/media-lse/Call-for-Papers 
<https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/media-lse/Call-for-Papers>.

*Conference Format*

Our current expectation is that the conference will hold in-person on 
the LSE campus in London. Any changes to this, due to developments in 
the COVID-19 situation in the UK, will be communicated promptly.

*Submission Guidelines*

Proposals are welcome for single or co-authored papers. Only one 
proposal per person should be 
submittedhere:https://forms.office.com/r/r034jyy5dae 
<https://forms.office.com/r/r034jyy5dae>(multiple authors welcome). 
Proposals must include: a title for the paper, an abstract of up to 300 
words, a contact email address and indication of institutional affiliation.

The deadline for submissions is: Monday 31 October 2022.

Outcomes will be communicated by: Friday 9 December 2022.

*Registration Fees*

The cost of attendance is £100. Waivers will be available on request for 
students and academics based in low-income countries and on hourly paid 
or adjunct contracts.

*Questions and Further Information*

Please direct any questions about the conference and/or the submission 
process to:(Media.Futures /at/ lse.ac.uk) <mailto:(Media.Futures /at/ lse.ac.uk)>

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