The Department of Communications of Universitas Islam Indonesia has organised the seventh Indonesian Conference on Communication, Culture and Media Studies (CCCMS) in collaboration with Masduki, IAMCR’s ambassador in Indonesia. The conference will run from 27-29 August in Yogyacarta.

The Gender and Communication Section has issued its latest newsletter, featuring a comprehensive overview of the activities organised during the recent Christchurch conference, an extensive photo gallery from the conference, details of an upcoming event, and recent publications by section members. Read it here.

IAMCR is deeply saddened by the passing of Lars Nord, a distinguished scholar and cherished member of the association. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. Read on for a tribute from his colleagues and friends, IAMCR Vice-president Karen Arriaza Ibarra, former Head of the Political Communication Section Marie Grusell, and International Council member Philippe Maarek.

The Participatory Communication Research Section's August newsletter is out! This issue includes a heartfelt thank you note for the outgoing PCR leadership, an introduction to the new team for 2024-28, a recap of the PCR programme highlights from IAMCR Christchurch 2024, and an invitation to IAMCR 2025 in Singapore.

Volume 10, Issue 2 of The Political Economy of Communication is now available. IAMCR colleagues that presented papers at the IAMCR 2024 conference are encouraged to submit their work to the journal.

IAMCR and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are delighted to announce the 2024 IAMCR/FAO Rural Communication Services Awards winners: Ibnu Budiman (Bogor Agriculture University, Indonesia), Tim Fry (University of Reading, UK), and Paolo Mefalopulos (UNICEF, Chile).

IAMCR books

By Chikezie E. Uzuegbunam, Children and Young People’s Digital Lifeworlds is the 22nd title in the Palgrave/IAMCR book series Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research. The book explores the ways in which adolescents in Nigeria domesticate technology and the role of digital gatekeepers such as parents, guardians, and teachers in their digital lifeworlds.

By Aliaa Dakroury, The Instant World Report focuses on Canada's pioneering role in shaping the international understanding of the right to communicate, particularly through the Canadian Telecommission Studies of 1969. The 23rd title in the Palgrave/IAMCR book series Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research.

Members' books

Edited by Manuel Puppis, Robin Mansell and Hilde Van den Bulck, this state-of-the-art Handbook provides unique insights into the governance practices and institutions shaping digitalized public spheres.

Edited by Divina Frau-Meigs and Nicoleta Corbu, this book explores the effective role of media and information literacy (MIL) in combating disinformation by collaborating with fact-checkers and developers. MIL can effectively tap into the knowledge and skills of these fields to combat disinformation.

Sunetra Sen Narayan and Shalini Narayanan explore how WhatsApp has permeated the personal and professional lives of Indians, highlighting the diverse ways the app is utilised in social and business interactions, including individuals living with disabilities.

Edited by Surbhi Dahiya and Kulveen Trehan, this book presents a pioneering publication on digital journalism in South Asia. It highlights evolving best practices and analyzes digital technology's transformative impact on journalism.