The Institute for Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo) at Dublin City University is pleased to invite submissions for the 3rd FuJo PhD Conference 2026.
The conference provides a platform for PhD researchers from across the island of Ireland to present their research, exchange ideas, and engage in interdisciplinary discussions on the evolving relationship between media, democracy, and society. We welcome contributions from researchers across the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and related disciplines.
Conference Details
- Conference Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
- Venue: Dublin City University, Glasnevin Campus
- Submission Deadline: 2 August 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 15 August 2026
- Registration: Free of charge (registration required)
Conference Themes
We welcome abstracts on topics including, but not limited to:
- News, journalism and society
- Democracy, deliberation and participation
- Climate change communication and environmental advocacy
- Artificial intelligence, algorithmic governance, and media technologies
- Elections, referendums and party politics
- Digital media, social media, film, television, radio and media broadcasting
- Media literacy, misinformation, disinformation, and fake news
- Gender, sexuality, and identity
- Security studies and international relations
- Public policy, governance, and regulatory frameworks
Submission Guidelines
Researchers are invited to submit an abstract of up to 300 words, accompanied by a small number of keywords, via the online submission form.
Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIEI9mU5W8eoh_zrYUJPZKhxj58uV8JXwmOyioXOIMM_0zMg/viewform?usp=header
All submissions should include:
- Presenter name
- Email address
- Institutional affiliation (where applicable)
- Main subject area and any secondary subject areas
About the Conference
The FuJo PhD Conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among early-career researchers working on contemporary issues in media, democracy, communication, politics, society, and emerging technologies. The conference offers an opportunity to receive feedback on ongoing research, network with fellow researchers, and contribute to discussions on pressing societal challenges.
If you have any questions, please contact us at fujo@dcu.ie.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to the 3rd FuJo PhD Conference 2026 at Dublin City University.
