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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

📊 Help shape the future of ECPR PolCom! We're asking members to share feedback in a short survey (5–10 min) on our activities and initiatives. Your input matters—participate here: uantwerpen.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🎓 ECPR General Conference 2026 registration opens March 18! Our Political Communication section in Krakow (8–11 Sept) features 40 papers across 10 panels on Disruptive Technologies and Democratic Backsliding. Register by April 30: ecpr.eu/GeneralConfe...

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ECPR General Conference 2026, Jagiellonian University, 8 – 11 September 2026

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

📢 Join our next ECR Club session: Catalin Tutuianu (SNSPA) on interpersonal communication in first-year student adaptation—examining how relationships with staff and peers shape retention and performance. March 10, 11:00–12:00 GMT. Details: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

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The role of interpersonal communication in the induction and adaptation process of first-year students to higher education

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

🔥 TOMORROW in #ECPRSeminars on Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social 🗣️ Edwin Jans examines the development of ideological, affective & factual belief polarisation on climate change in Dutch politics & media from 2010–2021 💻10 Feb, 11:00–12:00 GMT #EarlyCareers @marikenvelden.bsky.social

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Edwin will share findings from a decade-long study (2010–2021), finding stable ideological splits, with slight rises in affective & factual-belief polarisation. Don’t miss this timely deep dive into climate discourse! 👉 How to join: ecpr.eu/Events/332#H...

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Standing Group on Political Communication ECR Club

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🌍 A drizzle, not a storm: Polarisation around climate change in dutch political and media debates. Join us at the next ECR Club session with Edwin Jans (Wageningen University). #polcom #ecpr 🗓 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 🕚 11:00–11:45 GMT 🎤 Chair: Mariken van der Velden 🔗 ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

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A drizzle, not a storm: Polarisation around climate change in dutch political and media debates

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European Journal of Political Research @ejprjournal.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

#AI to detect hate speech? 🤖 These authors 🧵 trained GPT-4o-mini with online hate speech labeled by various annotators to show that when asking #LLM's to perform judgement-based tasks , data quality matters more than quantity 🤬 buff.ly/J25oYTB

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Improving hate speech detection with large language models | European Journal of Political Research | Cambridge Core

Improving hate speech detection with large language models

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European Journal of Political Research @ejprjournal.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We’re starting 2026 with new research 📘 The latest issue of European Journal of Political Research is now out! Featuring work from authors across #ComparativePolitics, #Populism, #DemocraticRights and more! Stay tuned 📻️ to see the highlights 💡

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European Journal of Political Research: Volume 65 - Issue 1 | Cambridge Core

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🧠 Piotr explores how small groups of elite conspiracy entrepreneurs disproportionately shape public discourse—especially via far-right channels. 💬 With @curdknupfer.bsky.social as discussant & @alenakluknavska.bsky.social as chair. #PolCom #ECRClub #ECPR #ConspiracyTheories #PoliticalElites #ECREA

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🎉 Kick off 2026 with our first #ECR Club session of the year! 📅 Tue, Jan 13, 12:00 CET 🎙️ Piotr Marczynski (@piotrmarczynski.bsky.social) presents: "The Few, The Loud: Platform-Mediated Articulation of Conspiratorial Discourse by Political Elites" Sign up 👉 ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

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The few, the Loud: Platform-mediated articulation of conspiratorial discourse by political elites

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

The section invites contributions across the spectrum of political communication research—from research on technologies and platforms to information disorders, media and intermediaries, and the strategies of political actors shaping democratic resilience. Full call here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

📣 Call for Abstract! #PolCom section at @ecpr.bsky.social conference 8-11 Sep 2026 in Krakow on "Political Communication Between Disruptive Technologies and Democratic Backsliding" ecpr.eu/Events/Event... Deadline: 5 Jan 2026 ! Chairs: @johannaburger.bsky.social & Thomas Milic #polcom #polcomm

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Join our ECR Club session on 9 Dec, 12:00: ecpr.eu/Events/Event... Exciting research on emotional responses to elite communication by Roy Aulie Jacobsen. Also, particularly happy to have wonderful @pjost.bsky.social on board as discussant! #ecpr #polcom

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An Emotional Reaction: Analyzing The Publics Response to Communication Tactics Used by Political Leaders in Norway During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

💡How to join: 1. Login/register at ecpr.eu/Login.aspx for free! 2. Register for the series: ecpr.eu/Events/332 3. Access the session through 'My Events' in My ECPR 4. The 'join' button will appear in your itinerary 15 min. before the start! We look forward to seeing many of you there!

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

🗨️ The ECR Club on Political Communication—run by the @ecpr.bsky.social #PolCom Standing Group in collaboration with #ECREA —offers a supportive space for PhDs & postdocs (≤4 yrs) to present, connect & receive feedback. 👉 Free registration for the series: ecpr.eu/Events/332 #PolCom #ECR #PhD

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

How do political parties navigate the competing demands of responsiveness to their domestic constituencies and responsibility in international relations? The case study shows how centre-left incumbents may seek to balance domestic opinion with international obligations through strategic silence.

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

🔔 Join at tomorrow's PolCom ECR Club! 📅 Tue 14 Oct | 12:00–13:00 CEST 💻 Online: shorturl.at/Sax2j "Domestic opinion vs international obligations: how governing centre-left parties in Australia responded to Trump’s re-election" 🎤 Daniel Casey (Australian CU) Disc.: Johannes Karremans (U C. de Lille)

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Domestic opinion vs international obligations: how governing centre-left parties in Australia responded to Trump’s re-election

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We’re heading into Day 3 of our #PolCom section at #ecprgc25 ✨Tomorrow's panels: 📌 News Narratives, Deliberation & Political Humor — 08:30–10:15 📌 Representation at the Crossroads: Inclusion & Exclusion — 15:45–17:30 All in 📍 Polytechnic S., 2nd fl., Wing B 1(301) Can’t wait for the discussions! 🙌

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

After the meeting, we warmly welcome you to join us for informal networking & drinks nearby 🍻 — a perfect chance to exchange ideas and strengthen connections! #ecprgc25 #polcom

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

In the evening, we invite all members to join us for the #PolCom Business Meeting 💬 A great opportunity to connect with colleagues, hear updates on ongoing initiatives, and discuss future directions for our community. 📅 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 🕔 17:45–18:45 🏛 Polytechnic S., 2nd fl., Wing B 1(301)

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

📌 Gender, Power, and Political Participation 🕗 08:30–10:15 📌 Populism, Identity, and Political Narratives 🕙 10:45–12:30 📌 Political Communication in a Digital Age 🕓 15:45–17:30 All in 📍 Polytechnic School, 2nd fl. Wing B 1(301) Join us for a full day of engaging debates! #ecprgc25 #polcom [2/x]

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

We hope you enjoyed Day 1 of #ecprgc25 as much as we did! 🙌 We’re excited to continue on Day 2 our #PolCom section “Bridging Gaps: Political Communication’s Role in Reducing Democratic Erosion” with another strong line-up of panels:👇🧵 [1/x]

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Thanks for your interest, @danielcaseycbr.bsky.social! Check out our ECR club, which provides early career scholars with feedback from senior colleagues: events.ecpr.eu/Events/332

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Good morning, Thessaloniki! Kicking off our #polcom section at #ecprgc25🎉 Day 1 panels: 📌 The Role of Social Media in Political Discourse — Tue 08:30–10:15 📌 Framing and Political Persuasion Strategies — Tue 10:45–12:30 All panels in Polytech. S., Fl. 2, W. B 1(301) Excited to see you there!

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Daniel Casey 🎗️✡️ @danielcaseycbr.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Pol comm; representation; & leg affairs scholars! Check out UKMP Inbox - a database of UK MP's enewsletters. Builds on @dcinbox.bsky.social and canberrainbox.com.au. @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social @psa-parliaments.bsky.social @psaexecpolitics.bsky.social @psaepop.bsky.social @psabcpe.bsky.social

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Alena Kluknavska @alenakluknavska.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Come and join us! It is going to be great! Martina Paulenova from @medjourmuni.bsky.social will talk about political memes in a polarized environment!

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

🚨 New #PolComm ECR Club Session coming up! 🙌 🕺 Join us tomorrow (12 June) at 🕰️ 1pm for a discussion of 🎇 Memes during the Czech Elections 🗳️ w/ ✨ Martina Paulenova, Ofra Klein & Ana Langer. ✨ 🖥️ Check events.ecpr.eu/Events/Event... for more details and registration/zoom link! 🔗 @ecpr.bsky.social

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Memeing the Candidates: Exploring Polarization and Incivility in Commenters’ Responses to Anti-Populist Memes during the 2023 Czech Presidential Elections

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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Memeing the Candidates: Exploring Polarization and Incivility in Commenters’ Responses to Anti-Populist Memes during the 2023 Czech Presidential Elections

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Join us ⏰TODAY, 13:00 (CET) for our first ECR Club session! ecpr.eu/Events/Event... For now, you'll need to register by 'About' > 'Event registration'. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

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Media Intergroup Bias in Indonesian Online News

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Jesper Stromback @jesperstromback.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Interested in becoming a scholar? Now you have the chance, as we have open positions as doctoral students at the Department of Journalism, Media, and Communication, University of Gothenburg. @polcomm.bsky.social @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...

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Doctoral position in journalism, media and communication The Department of Journalism, Media and Communication (JMG) hereby

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Sten Hansson @stenhansson.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

This may be of interest to #PolComm researchers @polcomm.bsky.social @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social @liprg.bsky.social @theframelab.bsky.social @cadaad.bsky.social 🏛️📣🗣💬🌐📟

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

📅 1st session: May 22, 13:00 (online, no signup needed!) 🔗LINK WILL FOLLOW! Presenter: Muhammad Noor Fakhruzzaman (U Vienna): "Media Intergroup Bias in Indonesian Online News" Discussant: @kenzalamot.bsky.social (VU Amsterdam) Let’s build a supportive PolCom ECR community—see you May 22!

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

🎤 Want to present or be a discussant at a future session? Fill out this 1-min form to stay in the loop + signal interest: 🔗 tinyurl.com/ecrclub

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The PolComm ECR Club

1-min survey on involvement on PolComm ECR Club

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

🧠 Why join? → Connect across institutions! → Navigate academia’s hidden rules! → Get feedback on your work from peers & senior scholars! Each session features 12–15 min presentation + feedback by a discussant + open Q&A.

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

🆕 Introducing the ✨PolComm ECR Club✨ – a new monthly online forum for early career researchers in political communication! Organized by @olgaeisele.bsky.social & @alenakluknavska.bsky.social, this initiative is open to PhD students & postdocs (≤4 yrs post-PhD) in the ECPR or ECREA polcom sections!

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

📣Tomorrow last day to submit 👉🏼 📣 Call for #ecprgc25 🇬🇷 Panels & Papers @ecpr.bsky.social 🌉 Bridging Gaps: Political Communication’s Role in Reducing Democratic Erosion ✅ Endorsed by SG 🪑 Chairs @marikenvelden.bsky.social & @stefwalter.bsky.social ⌛ Deadline 6 Jan #Populism #Polarization #PolComm

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ecpr - SG Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Hi Bluesyk! 👋🦋✨We've made the move -- help us grow a follower base here! We are the @ecpr.bsky.social Standing Group on Political Communication. Follow us here and stay up-to-date for news, events, and activities! Tag us for sharing! For now it's follow2followback! #polcom #commsky #polisky

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