RMeS RMa course: Platformisation: Transforming key economic sectors and spheres of life

November – December 2025 | Utrecht University
In this ‘Platformisation’ course, we will explore the transformational impact of platformisation on different public and private domains of our digital society. Each afternoon will be dedicated to the analysis, research and discussion of the platformisation of one or two of these domains, based on the expertise of various guest speakers.

Vacancy: PhD in HAICu: Investigative journalism and interpretive “deep” reporting (University of Groningen)

You may apply for this position until 13 October11:59PM / before 14 October 2024 Dutch local time (CET)
The Centre for Media and Journalism Studies (CMJS) is looking for a PhD student in “Investigative journalism and interpretive “deep” reporting” within the HAICu research project. The HAICu project is a large-scale Dutch research project by universities and cultural-heritage institutions into new forms of Artificial Intelligence-based access to multimodal Cultural-Heritage data, both contemporary and historical. Within HAICu, AI researchers, Digital Humanities researchers and a wide range of public and private partners will co-develop scientific solutions to unlock the true societal potential of the current heterogeneous digital heritage collections. It will provide easier, richer and more reliable data access to citizens, journalists, civic organisations, and various other stakeholders.

Vacancy: PhD in Assessing the reliability of news and online information (University of Groningen)

You may apply for this position until 13 October 11:59PM / before 14 October 2024 Dutch local time (CET) 
The Centre for Media and Journalism Studies (CMJS) at the Faculty of Arts and the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Science and Engineering are looking for a PhD student in “Assessing the reliability of news and online information: fostering critical digital literacy skills for Generative AI”. The project is funded by a M20 Grant from the Ubbo Emmius Foundation, fostering interdisciplinary and interfaculty collaboration.

RMeS Kick-Off Event: Inclusivity in Media Research

When: 11 October 2024 | Utrecht University
Guest speakers: Dr Çiğdem Bozdağ (RUG) and Dr Bregt Lameris (OU)
Join us as we kick off the new academic year with an engaging roundtable discussion on Inclusivity in Media Research. This event will bring together experts to explore the challenges and opportunities in promoting inclusivity within the media research landscape. Through open dialogue, participants will have the chance to exchange ideas, share insights, and collaborate on fostering a more inclusive research environment.

Content Creators, Platforms and Nuance: The Perils of One-Size-Fits-All Governance: A Masterclass by Carolina Are and Tom Divon

2 October 2024 | University of Amsterdam
We welcome you to a special master class dedicated to exploring research into nuanced creator content and its connected communities. Tom Divon and Dr. Carolina Are will be unpacking the contested digital lives of their ongoing study participants – Palestinian, Jewish, and sex-positive content creators on digital platforms. In this master class, Tom and Carolina aim to uncover the opportunities and challenges these communities face on digital media as researchers deeply embedded within the landscapes and scenarios these participants inhabit. The masterclass will highlight how participants are able to connect under the watchful governance of Instagram and TikTok, which provide them with novel bonding opportunities and workstreams after having faced offline discrimination due to their work, background or style of expression while also rendering their earnings and activism remarkably precarious for the nuances of that same content they produce.

RMeS Masterclass: Online interviewing as a research method

1 November 2024 | University of Groningen
Join us for a comprehensive, full-day in-person masterclass that delves into the growing significance of online interviewing as a research method. Tailored to the specific needs of participants, this masterclass will cover key topics such as comparing online and offline interviewing approaches, addressing ethical considerations unique to online research, and providing practical strategies for conducting effective online interviews.

Symposium: From Hinterland to Europapa: Identity and Placemaking in Dutch Popular Music Culture

25 October 2024 | Radboud University Nijmegen
During the symposium “From Hinterland to Europapa: Identity and Placemaking in Dutch Popular Music Culture,” we will explore the intricate interplay between music, identity, and place in the Netherlands. This symposium will delve into various facets of how popular music shapes and reflects cultural identities, emphasizing the contrasts and connections between rural and urban contexts.

RMeS & NICA Workshop: Live cinema workshop with Vincent Moon

18 October 2024 | University of Amsterdam
The introductory lecture by Amir Vudka/Patricia Pisters will set the stage by discussing the theoretical underpinnings of Vincent Moon’s work. Topics will include Gilles Deleuze’s concept of the time-image, Paul Schrader’s transcendental style in film, and the elements of psychedelic cinema.
Following the lecture, students will engage in a dynamic Q&A session with Vincent Moon, including a live demonstration of his mixing and editing techniques of live cinema.

RMeS RMa course: Platformisation: Transforming key economic sectors and spheres of life

November – December 2025 | Utrecht University
In this ‘Platformisation’ course, we will explore the transformational impact of platformisation on different public and private domains of our digital society. Each afternoon will be dedicated to the analysis, research and discussion of the platformisation of one or two of these domains, based on the expertise of various guest speakers.

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