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Unit meeting
by Ike PICONE 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

Dear all, After an hopefully pleasant and refreshing summer break for all of you, we now find ourselves on the verge of a new academic year. For our first getting together, I would like to propose the following: - some updates form SMIT - a short update from each of you: what are you up to in the coming months, what will you be working on, where are you at with your research or teaching? - a short presentation of Antonis on a potential research proposal - a first in a series we would like to share with the whole unit - discussing who's papers we will read in the next meetings - drinks Have a nice weekend! Ike

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Summer break
by Ike PICONE 13 Jul '24

13 Jul '24

Dear all, Thanks for another great nuse-driven academic year! I'll be disconnecting until August 19th. Wishing you all a sunny summer break! Ike

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Paper Discussion 4/7
by Sarah Vis 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

Hi everyone, Attached to this email you’ll find the first draft of the article Daniel, Ike and I are currently working on, titled ‘Navigating the news: How young adults perform news curation practices on Instagram and TikTok’. To provide you some context: The article reports a first empirical ‘test’ study of the data mirroring method (a combination of social media data donations and in-depth interviews) we are currently developing. Theoretically and conceptually, the study draws on my PhD project which uses the lens of ‘curation practices’ to analyze how social media news users encounter and organize their news and information flows, aiming to understand which roles news audiences (still) assign to journalistic sources. To also give you a timeframe, the paper is a first draft-version which we are planning to submit after the summer break (mid-august). Feedback on any aspect of the paper is more than welcome, but it would be particularly helpful to focus a bit on: * The alignment of the theoretical framework, the methodology, and the findings: is the literature review a logical framework from which the methodology and findings emerge? * The overall outline of the paper: is the structure of the paper clear? Does it make sense? Are the steps we made logical? * In what journal we should submit the paper. Thank you already for the effort, we are looking forward to the discussion! See you on Thursday, Sarah, Daniel, and Ike Met vriendelijke groeten Kind regards [A close up of a logo Description automatically generated] SARAH VIS Teaching Assistant - PhD Researcher (imec-SMIT) Vakgroep Communicatiewetenschappen T +32 (0)472 09 05 94 E Sarah.vis(a)vub.be PL9.4.54 - Pleinlaan 9 - 1050 Brussel - www.vub.be<http://www.vub.be>

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FW: Survey of AoIR members on data ethics
by Nathalie Van Raemdonck 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

Might be good to contribute some of your research perspectives! From: Air-L <air-l-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org> on behalf of Zimmer, Michael via Air-L <air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org> Date: Wednesday, 5 June 2024 at 05:48 To: Stuart Shulman via Air-L <air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org> Subject: [Air-L] Survey of AoIR members on data ethics Dear AoIR colleagues: We are sending this email to the AoIR community as part of a larger project where we are assessing researchers’ preparedness to address data ethics issues in their work, and to help identify opportunities for additional educational outreach & resource development. We are particularly interested in researchers who rely on digital data about people, including data collected from websites, social media platforms, mobile devices, APIs, and similar data that might be generated through digital interaction and available for computational analysis. The purpose of this study is understand how researchers from different academic communities use digital data about people, to assess their current preparedness to address any data ethics issues in their work, and to identify opportunities for additional educational outreach & resource development. The consent form and survey is available at: https://marquette.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8nOMh4nK6VSwMwC The study involves answering numerous questions via an online survey and will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. You will be asked to answer questions about your educational background, research practices, ethics training, and related experiences. Your name and other identifying information, including IP address, will not be collected. Your responses will be anonymous. At the end of the survey, you will be invited to enter your contact information on a separate webpage if you are interested in participating in a follow-up interview to further discuss data ethics, with particular focus on identifying gaps and opportunities to improve ethics education within your research community. You will also have the option to indicate a charitable donation to be made by the research team in appreciation of your participation. This research study has been reviewed by the Marquette University Institutional Review Board (HR-4478). If you have questions about this project, please feel free to contact the principal investigators. We thank you in advance for your time and participation in this study. Again, the survey can be accessed at https://marquette.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8nOMh4nK6VSwMwC Dr. Michael Zimmer Marquette University 1313 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee WI 53233 michael.zimmer(a)marquette.edu 414-288-5226 Dr. Jessica Vitak University of Maryland 4130 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742 jvitak(a)umd.edu 301-405-8617 -- Michael Zimmer, PhD Director, Center for Data, Ethics, and Society Professor & Vice-Chair, Department of Computer Science Marquette University michael.zimmer(a)marquette.edu<mailto:michael.zimmer@marquette.edu> www.michaelzimmer.org<http://www.michaelzimmer.org/><http://www.michaelzimmer.org%3chttp:/www.michaelzimmer.org/%3e> :: www.zuckerbergfiles.org<http://www.zuckerbergfiles.org/><http://www.zuckerbergfiles.org%3chttp:/www.zuckerbergfiles.org/%3e> Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/michael-zimmer _______________________________________________ The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/

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Fwd: Vlaamse PhD Cup 2024
by Ike PICONE 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

FYI Begin forwarded message: From: Researcher Training & Development Office <rtdo(a)vub.be> Subject: Vlaamse PhD Cup 2024 Date: 31 May 2024 at 08:47:15 CEST To: Researcher Training & Development Office <rtdo(a)vub.be> Beste collega (English below) De Vlaamse PhD Cup daagt recent gepromoveerde doctors uit om hun onderzoek met iedereen te delen: zonder voetnoten of specialistentaal, maar gebracht als een helder verhaal. Na een intensieve mediatraining volgt de ultieme uitdaging: de kern van jarenlange onderzoek uit de doeken doen in een heldere presentatie van... 3 minuten. Helpt u ons om de oproep van de Vlaamse PhD Cup te verspreiden bij uw recent gepromoveerde Nederlandstalige doctors? (max 2 jaar geleden) Meer info zie verder. Hartelijke groet Het Researcher Training and Development Office ------ Dear Colleague The Flemish PhD Cup challenges recently graduated doctors to share their research with everyone: without footnotes or specialist language, but delivered as a clear story. After intensive media training, the ultimate challenge follows: present the essence of years of research in a clear 3-minute presentation. Can you help us spread the call for the Flemish PhD Cup among your recently graduated Dutch speaking doctors? (max 2 years ago) More information see down. Kind regards The Researcher Training and Development Office Waarom deelnemen aan de Vlaamse PhD Cup? * Unieke gratis mediatraining: geselecteerde deelnemers krijgen een intensieve communicatie- en mediatraining van vier dagen, inclusief 2 dagen bij de VRT. Je leert presenteren met impact, populairwetenschappelijk schrijven, camera- en interviewtechnieken en social mediaskills van o.a. VRT-experts als Koen Wauters en Jacotte Brokken. * Zichtbaarheid voor jouw onderzoek: onze mediapartners Radio 1, Eos en jongerenplatform Ravage coveren de Vlaamse PhD Cup en de deelnemende onderzoekers. De acht finalisten krijgen de kans om een video van hun pitch op te nemen en de grote finale op 16 oktober zal via een livestream te volgen zijn. * Mooie prijzen: De winnaar krijgt een voucher van 5.000 euro voor de Vlerick Business School, mag een video maken met de Universiteit van Vlaanderen en maakt kans op een boekdeal met Academia Press. De tweede en derde laureaat krijgen een cheque voor de SciComm Academy. Ook het publiek mag een publiekswinnaar kiezen, die naast de eer een artikel over zijn of haar onderzoek in Eos Magazine ziet verschijnen. Schrijf je uiterlijk 30 juni in op www.phdcup.be<http://www.phdcup.be/>! De Vlaamse PhD Cup is een initiatief van SciMingo en wordt georganiseerd i.s.m. de vijf Vlaamse universiteiten. VUB organiseert online infosessie op 14/06/2024 Om enkele tips bij het inschrijven te geven, vragen te beantwoorden en potentieel geïnteresseerde deelnemers gerust te stellen, organiseert het Researcher Training and Development Office (RTDO) een online infosessie op 14/06/2024 (10u-11u). Schrijf je hier in<https://forms.office.com/e/U4GX6Uafhq> en praat informeel met een collega van RTDO, de organisatie achter de Vlaamse PhD Cup (SciMingo vzw) en andere geïnteresseerde deelnemers. Mogelijk worden jouw laatste twijfels over een deelname weggewerkt. Hopelijk tot dan! [image001.jpeg] [image002.jpeg] BRIGITTE DEVOCHT Staff Member Researcher Training and Development Office M +32 (0)484 24 84 69 Pleinlaan 2 - 1050 Brussel - www.vub.be<http://www.vub.be/> DE WERELD HEEFT JE NODIG #WeAreVUB THE WORLD NEEDS YOU Schrijf je in voor onze nieuwsbrief <https://communicatie.vub.be/voorkeuren> - Sign up for our newsletter<https://communicatie.vub.be/preferences> - disclaimer<https://www.vub.be/en/privacy-statement>

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Fwd: 27 May – Staff Int. Day – Event with European Commission
by Ike PICONE 08 May '24

08 May '24

Hello everyone, Anyone interested and available to go and have a piece of cake with IRMO and take some notes on what the opportunities for erasmus+ are. The link gives a bit more info. Might be nice to have someone from the unit there - I will be involved in a PhD defence at that moment. Thx! Ike Begin forwarded message: From: EUprojects <erasmusprojects(a)vub.be> Subject: 27 May – Staff Int. Day – Event with European Commission Date: 7 May 2024 at 13:26:40 CEST Cc: EUprojects <erasmusprojects(a)vub.be>, Els Decoster <els.decoster(a)vub.be>, Karen Cruyt <Karen.Cruyt(a)vub.be>, Lize De Potter <Lize.De.Potter(a)vub.be> Dear Professor, You are receiving this email because of your involvement in the EUTOPIA learning/connected communities. The International Relations Office (IRMO) will celebrate its 20th birthday and you are invited to join our celebrations<https://wearestaff.vub.be/a/335071150?title=Birthday_celebrations__Open_Hou…>. More specifically, we would like to invite you to the activities that our team is organizing during the morning of the 27th of May. The premise is to promote the programmes and projects IRMO helps managing, notably Erasmus+ (Key Action 2, 3 & Jean Monnet) and University Development Cooperation (VLIR-UOS) projects. Besides a general info session, we have a project testimonials session planned with VUB professors presenting their experience in coordinating and managing projects. This event will be attended by representatives of European Commission (DG EAC) and of the Erasmus+ National Agency of Flanders(EPOS). More info and the link for registration can be found here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qHxbaagtRUWi2kLQN4TlhWj…>. Our team has witnessed a growing interest in Erasmus+ funding within EUTOPIA, due to its strong support to teaching and learning activities. Therefore, we hope these events may catch your attention and we look forward to meeting you in person. Please don’t hesitate to contact us back for any further information and feel free to share this email with your colleagues. Best, Eugenia and Jannes (IRMO EU projects team) [image001.jpeg] Eugenia MARCHETTI Project Coordinator Erasmus+, CERV, International Partnerships Pleinlaan 5 - 1050 Brussel www.vub.be<http://www.vub.be/> DE WERELD HEEFT JE NODIG #WeAreVUB THE WORLD NEEDS YOU Schrijf je in voor onze nieuwsbrief <https://communicatie.vub.be/voorkeuren> - Sign up for our newsletter<https://communicatie.vub.be/preferences> - disclaimer<https://www.vub.be/en/privacy-statement>

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Paper discussion - NUSE Meeting 24/04
by Catalina Dumbraveanu 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Hi everyone, In view of our meeting on Wednesday, I would like to share a draft paper I've been working on. It focuses on the European Commission's e-consultations implemented through the"Have Your Say"<https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say_en> portal. The topic converges with my PhD, which studies the implementation of e-participation by European institutions throughout the policymaking process. It is a work in progress, based on an extensive data set, so I am still polishing the data analysis, and the conclusions might be a bit fuzzy. In this endeavour, I would very much appreciate your feedback on any aspects, and in particular on: * Clarity of the arguments * Data presentation and interpretation * Any striking findings I might have omitted/not thought about * Other promising ideas to consider for further research For now, I plan to present the article at a conference on e-governance and e-democracy. I would very much welcome suggestions on journals that might be interested in it. I can happily introduce it briefly during the meeting if you don't have time to go through it. Thank you very much in advance, and I look forward to the discussion. Have a good weekend, Cătălina

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Postponing this week's unit meeting
by Ike PICONE 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Dear all, Many of us won't be joining the unit meeting. My bad for thinking that organising a unit meeting during spring break would be a good idea. I suggest we postpone it to Wednesday 24 April from 15.30 to 17h. Kitty, would it be possible for you to update the meeting invite. FYI, I will be of next week. Wishing you all a refreshing spring break! Ike

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Tentative PhD Proposal_March '24
by Atri Mukherjee 04 Mar '24

04 Mar '24

Hi NUSE, Hope you had a great start to the week! Over the last couple of months, I’ve been working on my PhD proposal (attached), which is embedded within Antonis’ larger INEQNEWS project along with some researchers in Scotland & the UK. I’ll be presenting this proposal in our meeting this Thursday, and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it. Of course, it is far from being a ‘final’ proposal & there will be several changes along the way as we start data collection & analysis – but for now, there’s a structure emerging & I’m curious to see if you share my optimism. See you Thursday! [Blue and orange text on a white background Description automatically generated] Atri Mukherjee Doctoral Researcher<https://smit.vub.ac.be/team/atri-mukherjee>, NUSE Unit M +32 496 31 54 25 | @AtriMukherjee_<https://twitter.com/AtriMukherjee_> Pleinlaan 2 - 1050 Brussel - www.vub.be<https://www.vub.be/> DE WERELD HEEFT JE NODIG #WeAreVUB THE WORLD NEEDS YOU Schrijf je in voor onze nieuwsbrief <https://communicatie.vub.be/voorkeuren> - Sign up for our newsletter<https://communicatie.vub.be/preferences> - disclaimer<https://www.vub.be/en/privacy-statement>

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Dr. Benjamin Toff's talk at SMIT - "Avoiding the News"
by Antonis Kalogeropoulos 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Hi everyone, Benjamin Toff from the University of Minnesota will visit SMIT on 24 April to present his latest book Avoiding the News<https://cup.columbia.edu/book/avoiding-the-news/9780231205191>. The talk will last for approximately 45 minutes and Q&A will follow. The talk will also be streamed at Teams. Book outline: Avoiding the News: Why Growing Numbers are Turning Away from Journalism and What Can be Done about It More and more people globally are disengaging from news despite unprecedented abundance and ease of access. This presentation will provide an overview of findings from a new book examining why and what can be done about it, drawing on extensive survey data and qualitative interviews in Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. News avoidance, most common among disadvantaged groups, is about both content and broader structures of everyday life: who people are, what they believe, and how technology platforms increasingly shape relationships with news. Short Bio Benjamin Toff is an assistant professor at the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication and a faculty affiliate of the Center for the Study of Political Psychology and the Department of Political Science at the University of Minnesota. He studies public opinion, political communication, digital media, and changing journalistic practices. From 2020-2023, he was also a Senior Research Fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford where he led the Trust in News Project.<https://www.benjamintoff.com/research/trust-in-news-project> Dr Toff received his doctorate in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies from Harvard University. Prior to his academic career, Dr Toff worked as a professional journalist, mostly as a researcher at the New York Times from 2005-2011. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US> Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGFjNjU0OGUtMWEyMS00…> Meeting ID: 393 684 471 611 Passcode: ieN75w ________________________________ Dial-in by phone For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=ace3c77d-6b37-46c3-…> | Reset dial-in PIN<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/usp/pstnconferencing> ________________________________________________________________________________

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