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Thomas Hanitzsch
@thanitzsch.bsky.social

Journalism studies, comparative research, academic mental health...
LMU Munich, Worlds of Journalism Study

Communication & Media Studies 68%
Political science 12%

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Out now: key data from the third wave of the Worlds of Journalism Study. 75 countries, >32,350 journalists, >300 researchers, seven years of successful collaboration. Many thanks to all who contributed to this project!
www.worldsofjournalism.org/reports-wjs3/
It is almost time for the release of the findings of Wave 3 of the Worlds of Journalism Study. Keep an eye out on our socials for more information. In the meantime, we are pleased to introduce you to all the researchers from across the globe who are involved in the study.
It is almost time for the release of the findings of Wave 3 of the Worlds of Journalism Study. Keep an eye out on our socials for more information.
In the meantime, we are pleased to introduce you to the Executive Committee of the Worlds of Journalism Study.

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It is almost time for the release of the findings of Wave 3 of the Worlds of Journalism Study. Keep an eye out on our socials for more information.
In the meantime, we are pleased to introduce you to the Executive Committee of the Worlds of Journalism Study.

@jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social and @karinwahlj.bsky.social are running for ICA President. Two excellent candidates. Please vote!

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Deadline extended! Still time to submit to the #JMCQ special issue on #Journalistic #Inequality -- see details below:
📢 Deadline extended!
𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻, 𝗬𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 (𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵)
🗓 Sept 26, 2025
🔎 Special issue on journalism’s role in perpetuating or countering inequality
👉https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/PDF/CfPSpecialIssueInequalityJMCQ-1739513947.pdf @profdimitrova.bsky.social

Less than one month until the submission deadline! Consider submitting to the JMCQ special special issue on #journalism and #social #inequality

journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/PD...
Election results in for ICA 🗳️

Congratulations to our new President Elect Select, Thomas Hanitzsch.

Huge 🙏🏽 to everyone who ran and volunteered time and energy to the Association.

Commsky

All results ⬇️

www.icahdq.org/page/Electio...
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Check out this #CfP from JCMQ: Hidden, Yet Pervasive: Social Inequality in Journalism, by special issue editors Andreas A. Riedl @thanitzsch.bsky.social Thomas R. Schmidt and
Nik Usher. Full paper due Sept. 1, 2025. Details: journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/PD... #comsky #journalismstudies #inequality
"Academics tend to be averse to discussing mental health openly, and higher education’s mental health safety net is patchy—a forgotten footnote that all too often fails its students." #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth scim.ag/4m61iaU
Eine menschenverachtende Anzeige im Amtsblatt der Kreisstadt Sebnitz in #Sachsen. Ronney W. will sich am Telefon nicht dazu äußern: „Ich habe heute Abend eine Familienfeier, ich kann jetzt nicht mit der Presse hier …“ Schade – dabei gibt es so viele Fragen. #rechtsextremismus

#ica25 now happening: ICA@75 ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL SESSION: Enhancing Professional Well-Being Among Communication and Media Researchers
Centennial E

#ica25 attendees with kids: the ICAKids Family Play Zone opens today, 12:00 noon. You will find it in the Silver Room behind the registration desk.

Good Morning Denver!
Kickoff to #ica25 at 6:00 PM in Centennial C (Regency 3):
Opening Plenary "ICA@75: Looking Back, Forging Ahead"

So far, #ica25 attendees reported positive experiences! All looks very good.

Also, ICA will provide a legal assistance hotline for #ICA25 travelers for emergency situations when they are “on the go.”

#ICA25 attendees:

ICA will hold an online panel "Know Before You Go" on U.S. immigration law and related concerns for those planning to attend ICA25. Date: 2 June 2025. Time: 10AM (EDT).

Registration still possible: tinyurl.com/35vjnkkk

Feel free to DM any questions for the panel.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: U.S. Immigration Law Advisory Panel for ICA25 Attendees. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meet...
This special presentation for ICA members and attendees will feature a panel of expert-level U.S. immigration attorneys discussing current issues related to entry to the United States for ICA25 in Den...
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#ica25 will feature a special panel on #mentalhealth in #academia
"Academics tend to be averse to discussing mental health openly, and higher education’s mental health safety net is patchy—a forgotten footnote that all too often fails its students." #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth scim.ag/4m61iaU

Likely early June (3-7).

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NPR @npr.org · May 2
The acting U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., has sent letters to several leading medical journals asking for information about their editorial practices.
Medical journals hit with threatening letters from Justice Department
The acting U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., has sent letters to several leading medical journals asking for information about their editorial practices.
www.npr.org

Couldn't agree more

Glasgow

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Journalists in the UK face many challenges from cuts to disinformation, and precarious working conditions. What does this mean for the unique role they play for democracy? Join @imkehenkel.bsky.social & a panel of leading regional journos to discuss new research from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social

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More than 150 leaders of America's colleges, universities, and scholarly societies issued "A Call for Constructive Engagement" in response to the ongoing government intrusion into #highered. Read the full statement: www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...
NSF has posted an “update on priorities.”

They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.

And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.

www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
Updates on NSF Priorities
www.nsf.gov

I am unspeakably disgusted to read this story. Roofer in the East German town Sebnitz seeks new employee - but no "hooknosed" (derogatory for jews) and "bimbo" (black person)...
Eine menschenverachtende Anzeige im Amtsblatt der Kreisstadt Sebnitz in #Sachsen. Ronney W. will sich am Telefon nicht dazu äußern: „Ich habe heute Abend eine Familienfeier, ich kann jetzt nicht mit der Presse hier …“ Schade – dabei gibt es so viele Fragen. #rechtsextremismus
Sadly needed. Initiative (pilot) to support counter-disinformation professionals: fact checkers, journalists, researchers.

Assistance for fx legal aid, digital security, psychological support, emergency training, and other urgent needs.

gulbenkian.pt/emifund/news...
EMIF launches SAFE Initiative
The initiative SAFE: Support and Assistance Facility for Experts is open permanently for applications until 27 Feb 2025.
gulbenkian.pt
US students. Looking to apply to graduate school? Had an offer rescinded recently? The University of British Columbia in Canada will re-open the application portal in some departments for US students from April 14-18.
Details: www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
#ubc #AcademicSky #PhDSky #ScienceSky
US Applicant Week
www.grad.ubc.ca