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#EUPRERAtalks – Behind the Editorial Desk: Publishing Interdisciplinary Research for Emerging Scholars

Behind the Editorial Desk: Publishing Interdisciplinary Research for Emerging Scholars Date and Time: December 11, 2025, 10:00 (CET) What to expect from the webinar What happens to your paper once […]
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#EUPRERAtalks – Gender, Freelancing and Flexible Working Schemes in Communication Industries

Gender, Freelancing and Flexible Working Schemes in Communication Industries Date and Time: Thursday, 4 December 2025, 15:00 CET What to expect from the webinar This edition of #EUPRERAtalks highlights two recent […]
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European Communication Monitor 2025/26 Report now available!

The European Communication Monitor (ECM) is the world’s longest-running and largest academic study on corporate communications. In its 2025/26 edition, the study once again applies its innovative research design: interviewing […]
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EUPRERA webinar (members-only) – Using AI in Research: From Boundary Spanner to Co-Researcher

Using AI in Research: From Boundary Spanner to Co-Researcher Date and Time: Thursday, November 20, 13:00-14:30 CET What to expect from the webinar This members-only webinar introduces practical approaches to […]
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#EUPRERAtalks – Beyond the Divide: Co-Evolving Academia and Practice in the Age of Digital Transformation

Beyond the Divide: Co-Evolving Academia and Practice in the Age of Digital Transformation Date and Time: November 14, 2025, 13:00 (CET) What to expect from the webinar In a rapidly […]
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Call for Papers – The International History of Public Relations Conference (IHPRC 2026)

The 14th International History of Public Relations Conference (IHPRC 2026) will be held on 22–23 June 2026 at Bournemouth University, UK, hosted by the Faculty of Media & Communication. Since […]
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Call for Papers – BledCom 2026: Disaster, Health, and Organizational Crisis Communication

The 33rd International Public Relations Research Symposium, BledCom 2026, will take place on 26-27 June 2026 in Bled, Slovenia. The BledCom symposium is an annual gathering of scholars and practitioners […]
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2025 Distinguished Public Relations Scholar Award Winner

The European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA) has named Øyvind Ihlen, Professor at the University of Oslo, Norway, Distinguished Public Relations Scholar. The lifetime award recognises his outstanding […]
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2025 Best Papers and Best Reviewer Award Winners

On the occasion of its annual Congress, the European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA) has awarded authors for their excellent research and the best reviewer for their contribution. […]
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2025 PhD and Master Thesis Award Winners

The European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA), a body of academic institutions, researchers and senior professionals in the field of public relations and strategic communication with 500 members […]
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EUPRERA Master Award 2025 – Finalists announced!

EUPRERA is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2025 Master Thesis Award for Excellence. The winners, 1 per category, will be announced during the EUPRERA congress in Lund on […]
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COMM-AIT: The First AI Competency Test for Communication Professionals

The Academic Society for Management & Communication, Leipzig University, and Siemens AG have launched COMM-AIT – the world’s first scientifically validated AI competency test specifically designed for professionals working in […]
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#EUPRERAtalks: Digital Communication Management via Digital Media-Arenas

Digital Communication Management via Digital Media-Arenas Date and Time: June 19, 2025 12:00 (CEST) What to expect from the webinar This webinar marks the launch of the Digital Transformations subseries […]
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Join the EUNES Research Escalator at the EUPRERA Annual Congress in Lund

The European Network of Emerging Scholars (EUNES) invites early- and mid-career researchers to join the EUNES Research Escalator at the upcoming EUPRERA Annual Congress in Lund. The EUNES Research Escalator […]
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“EUPRERA 2023 – Communicating in Turbulent Times” special issue out now in JCOM

We’re pleased to announce the publication of Volume 29, Issue 2 of the Journal of Communication Management (JCOM) – the “EUPRERA 2023 – Communicating in Turbulent Times” special issue, guest […]
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#EUPRERAtalks: Bridging Research and Practice – Launch of Corporate Communication Review

Bridging Research and Practice – Launch of Corporate Communication Review Date and Time: May 28, 2025 15:00-16:00 (CEST) What to expect from the webinar This webinar brings together academics and […]
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#EUPRERAtalks – Responsibility in Strategic Communication: Truth or Trap?

Responsibility in Strategic Communication: Truth or Trap? Date and Time: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 2:00 PM (CEST) What to expect from the webinar In this webinar, Petra Koudelková discusses with Ganga […]
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#EUPRERAtalks – ESG Communication: Insights into Issue Management, Greenwashing, and Crisis Preparedness webinar

ESG Communication: Insights into Issue Management, Greenwashing, and Crisis Preparedness Date and Time: Monday, 14 April 2025 12:00 PM–1:00 PM (CEST) What to expect from the webinar Join us for […]
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New book in the EUPRERA book series: Responsibility in Strategic Communication: Truth or Trap?

The latest book coming out of the EUPRERA annual congress is here! Corporate social responsibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, ESG, and environmental concerns have become paramount in the realm of […]
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Announcing INTERDECOM’s New Newsletter – HORIZONS ECHOES

EUPRERA is pleased to share the launch of HORIZONS ECHOES, a new electronic magazine by INTERDECOM, the official platform of the International Declaration of Communications Professionals and Researchers for a […]
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#EUPRERAtalks – EUNES Career Talk with Jim Macnamara

EUNES Career Talk: How to be a Successful Academic Researcher. Date and Time: Thursday, 16 January 2025 10 AM (CET) What to expect from the webinar Join EUNES, the EUPRERA […]
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EUPRERA 2024 Annual Report

We’re excited to share EUPRERA’s 2024 Annual Report! This year’s report captures the highlights of our activities, achievements, and milestones as an association dedicated to advancing research, education, and collaboration […]
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#EUPRERAtalks – Corporate Communications Today – the ECM 2024/25 Report webinar

Corporate Communications Today: First Hand Insights from Europe’s Top Companies. Date and Time: Friday, 24 January 2025 1 PM (CET) What to expect from the webinar The webinar will give […]
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Forthcoming launch of Corporate Communication Review

The European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA) is thrilled to announce its collaboration with key global organisations for the launch of a new open-access magazine, Corporate Communication Review. […]
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#EUPRERAtalks – Public Relations and Sustainability Communication in Municipalities

Public Relations and Sustainability Communication in Municipalities: Challenges and Opportunities for Impact. Date and Time: Wednesday, December 11 2 PM (CET) What to expect from the webinar This webinar will present […]
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FuturePR 2024 Winners Announced

The inaugural edition of the FuturePR International Student Competition has concluded with a grand finale that showcased the creativity, strategy, and collaborative excellence of communication students from around the globe. […]
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European Communication Monitor 2025 – now available!

The European Communication Monitor (ECM) is the longest-running and largest academic study exploring the field of corporate communications worldwide. In its latest iteration the study applies a completely new and […]
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Call for Papers: 2025 EUPRERA Annual Congress in Lund

2025 EUPRERA Congress will be titled: “At the Intersection between Academia and Practice in Public Relations and Strategic Communication”. HOST UNIVERSITY The host university will be Lund University, in Sweden, […]
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EUPRERA PhD Award – 2025 call is now open!

The PhD Award for Excellent Doctoral Thesis is a bi-annual prize for excellent doctoral dissertation in any language. The call is open to any student studying public relations in Europe, regardless […]
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EUPRERA launches FuturePR International Student Competition in collaboration with ICCO

October 3rd, 2024 – The European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA), in collaboration with the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO), is excited to announce the launch of the […]
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MEMORANDUM

Competitions

MAR 15: Submission DL EUPRERA Master Award 2026

Conferences

DEC 01: Submission DL for Controversies of AI Society conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 9-10.04.2026
FEB 03: Submission DL BledCom, Bled, Slovenia, 26-27.06.2026
FEB 16: Submission DL IHPRC (International History of Public Relations Conference), Bournemouth, UK, 22-23.06.2026
MAR 15: Submission DL EUPRERA Congress, Malaga, Spain, 16-19.09.2026

Publications

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New book in the EUPRERA book series: Responsibility in Strategic Communication: Truth or Trap?Highlights / News from EUPRERAThe latest book coming out of the EUPRERA annual congress is here! Corporate social responsibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, ESG, and environmental concerns have become paramount in the realm of […]
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EUPRERA 2024 Annual ReportHighlights / News from EUPRERAWe’re excited to share EUPRERA’s 2024 Annual Report! This year’s report captures the highlights of our activities, achievements, and milestones as an association dedicated to advancing research, education, and collaboration […]
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The EUPRERA PhD Seminar: A Journey of Growth and MarriageHighlightsFor the past decade, the EUPRERA PhD Seminar has thrived under the dedicated leadership of Professor Øyvind Ihlen. His commitment to supporting the development of young scholars has had a […]
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Media Commentary on Topics of Interest to the Public: The Benefits of Writing a Newspaper Column as a ScholarHighlightsBy Daniel Laufer PhD, MBA Associate Professor at Victoria University of Wellington Between 2019-2023 I wrote a monthly column on Crisis Management for leading newspapers in New Zealand, including […]
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New book in the EUPRERA book series: Communication in Uncertain TimesHighlights / News from EUPRERALet’s talk about the latest book coming out of the EUPRERA annual congress Technological developments and globalization have not only propelled societal progress, but they have also ushered in significant challenges […]
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The Art of Communication: Decoding the Future of PR in a World of Accelerated ChangesHighlightsby Prof. habil. dr. Alexandra Crăciun University of Bucharest Let’s talk about the XXVth EUPRERA Congress, 11-14th September 2024, University of Bucharest, Romania 2024 is coming with a […]
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Juan Meng Receives the 2023 IPR Pathfinder AwardHighlights / News from EUPRERAWe are happy to celebrate achievements in the EUPRERA community! Dr. Juan Meng, the Head of the Department of Advertising and Public Relations of the Grady College of Journalism and […]
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What the past can tell us about the future of digitalized PRHighlightsby Peter Winkler and Jannik Kretschmer Paris-Lodron-University Salzburg Digitalization is usually regarded as a phenomenon of late modernity. Accordingly, it has gained traction in public relations (PR) since the beginning […]
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Coworker communication – a valuable glue that constructs organizationsHighlights / News from EUPRERAby Vibeke Thøis Madsen, PhD, MA Senior Associate Professor in Strategic Communication DMJX Danmarks Medie- og Journalisthøjskole Employees are increasingly visible as communicators. They represent, promote and defend their organization […]
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PR History network meets in SeptemberHighlightsFor those that may not be aware the International History of Public Relations Conference (IHPRC) has a sibling! That would be the European Public Relations History Network (EPRHN), which is […]
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BledCom 2023: SustainabilityHighlightsby Prof. Dr. Dejan Verčič, Professor of Public Relations at the University of Ljubljana BledCom is a feel good conference, where public relations scholars and practitioners meet, mingle and discuss. […]
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New partnership with Communication & Organisation journalHighlightsEUPRERA open-access contributions in English Communication & Organisation is the only French-language academic journal entirely devoted to organisational communication and public relations. On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Communication […]
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What Communication Professionals Do – Project UpdateHighlightsSince 2022, EUPRERA supports the international research project on “What Communication Professionals Do”. The project started in 2018 at the University of applied sciences Leiden and the University of applied […]
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Out now: EUPRERA Pamplona Congress bookHighlights / News from EUPRERAWe are pleased to announce the publication of the book (Re)discovering the Human Element in Public Relations and Communication Management in Unpredictable Times, edited by Natalia Rodríguez-Salcedo, Ángeles Moreno, Sabine Einwiller, Mónica […]
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Information Environments and AI-Driven DisinformationHighlightsby Elise Karinshak and Dr. Yan Jin, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia Emerging technologies are revolutionizing digital communication. Artificial intelligence has introduced novel tools for […]
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Why Do We Need to Talk About Behaviour and Listening?HighlightsBy Dr Martina Topić Leeds Beckett University, UK I have written several blogs for the EUPRERA presenting my research into women in public relations and elsewhere I have also written […]
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How polarizing forces drive social evaluations apartHighlightsBy Michael Etter King’s College, London Over recent years, the impression that societies have increasingly become polarized has diffused beyond the US, where over eighty percent of citizens feel that […]
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On the inspirational value of interdisciplinary researchHighlightsBy Timo Lenk University of Greifswald Undoubtedly, there are many good reasons for having scientific interest in strategic communication, organizational communication, and public relations. For me, what I find most […]
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Why avoiding the news can turn people into “idiotes”Highlightsby Denis Hejlova Charles University, Prague The Covid-pandemics, polarization and the Russian war have hit the news headlines in the past years. The people soon felt overwhelmed, depressed or angry, […]
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Navigating Turbulent Political WatersHighlightsThe Challenges of Corporate Political Advocacy in the Global Context by Hui Zhao, Lund University and Chiara Valentini, Jyväskylä University School of Business & Economics We recently published a paper […]
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Beyond the MaskHighlightsSome conclusions of the conference “THE MASK: IDENTITY, COMMUNICATION, CONTAGION” organized on the 6-7 October at the University of Bucharest by Prof. habil. dr. Alexandra Craciun Director of Department of […]
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A (small?) shift in perspective: from organizations towards employees being affected by crisesHighlightsby Christopher Ruppel & Julia Stranzl Corporate Communication Research Group, University of Vienna, Austria We are both academically socialized in the functional paradigm and undoubtedly see great value in the […]
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Emotions as a Weapon for Digital Public Diplomacy Practitioners?Highlightsby Zhao Alexandre Huang Associate Professor in Information and Communication Sciences, Laboratory DICEN-IDF School of Foreign Languages and Cultures, University of Paris Nanterre, France As a government-based international communication practice, […]
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European Communication Monitor NOW Available!HighlightsMany European communication professionals neglect debates on diversity and inclusion, while empathic leadership is on the rise / Quality of consulting and technology use are hot topics The 2022 edition […]
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Rising expectations towards corporate social responsibility in hypermodern times and how we can identify socially conscious publicsHighlightsby Sarah Marschlich (Department of Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich, Switzerland) & Ganga Dhanesh (College of Communication and Media Sciences, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates) Organizations have increasingly […]
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Crisis is the new normalHighlightsby Camilla Nothhaft Lund University, Sweden “Bring back the cosy days of the pandemic, please,” a colleague with family in Russia recently said. We thought the pandemic was the trauma […]
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What can Wangari Maathai teach us about peaceful communication?Highlightsby Dr Martina Topić Leeds Beckett University Leader of the EUPRERA network “Women in PR” As part of the EUPRERA project, now network, I led international research into the position […]
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Against the warHighlightsDear friends and colleagues, last week all the words seemed too vain. But today, after one week from the start of the conflict, we cannot be silent any longer. As […]
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Interdecom – EUPRERA proud signatory celebrating 1 year of mobilization for a healthier worldHighlights / News from EUPRERAUnited behind the International Declaration for a healthier world, major international communication groups and over 100 hundred organisations worldwide seek a new wave of solidarity across the globe. February 23, 2021 − […]
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European Communication Monitor 2022 launchedHighlights / News from EUPRERAWe’re pleased to announce that the European Communication Monitor 2022 survey is now open and will be available until March 12 at www.communicationmonitor.net and we need your help. Please forward […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Nora DennerEUPRERApeopleNora Denner is a Research Associate at the Department of Communication at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, specializing in Corporate Communication and Public Relations. In her PhD project, she focused […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Monique AbbenbroekEUPRERApeopleMonique Abbenbroek is a senior lecturer in Communication and the academic international coordinator for the Bachelor of Communications at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) in the Netherlands. As one […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Nadine StraußEUPRERApeopleProf. Nadine Strauß is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication and Media Management (Tenure Track) at the Department of Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich. Her primary research interests lie in […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Raluca MoiseEUPRERApeopleDr. Raluca Moise is Senior Lecturer in Communications at School of Communication & Creativity, City University of London. Her past research in public relations has focused on areas such as new technologies, […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Mats HeideEUPRERApeopleMats Heide is a professor of strategic communication at Lund University, Sweden, and works in the Department of Strategic Communication. He earned his Ph.D. in Media and Communication Studies in […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Denisa HejlovaEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAAssoc. Prof. Denisa Hejlová is a prominent Czech scholar and communication consultant. She conducts research, teaches, and consults in the areas of strategic communication, public relations, public affairs, and political […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Angeles MorenoEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Angeles Moreno Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid Ángeles Moreno is Professor of Corporate Communication and Public Relations Management at University Rey Juan Carlos […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Juan Cuenca FontbonaEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Juan Cuenca Fontbona Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona After the defense of his doctoral thesis, Professor Joan Cuenca has continued exploring issues related to […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Jens Seiffert-BrockmannEUPRERApeopleWelcome back to Interview with Jens Seiffert-Brockmann Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) Jens Seiffert-Brockmann is Professor of Business Communication at the Department of Foreign Language Business […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Danijela LalićEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Danijela Lalić University of Novi Sad, Serbia Dr. Danijela Lalić is a full professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Faculty […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Zhao Alexandre HuangEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Zhao Alexandre Huang University of Paris Nanterre, France Dr. Zhao Alexandre Huang is an Information and Communication Sciences Associate Professor at the University of Paris […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Alejandro Álvarez NobellEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Alejandro Álvarez Nobell University of Malaga (Spain) – Universidad de Málaga (España) Director of the Latin Communication Monitor (LCM) – Director del Latin Communication Monitor […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Helene BoulangerEUPRERApeopleWelcome back to Interview with Helene Boulanger President of the Université of Lorraine (France) Helene Boulanger was recently elected President of the Université of Lorraine (France). She holds a Ph.D. […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Laura AsuntaEUPRERApeopleWelcome back to Interview with Laura Asunta Pedagogical director, University of Jyväskylä, Finland Laura Asunta is Pedagogical Director at Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics. She has worked […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Dan LauferEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Dan Laufer Associate Professor of Marketing Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Daniel Laufer, PhD MBA is an Associate Professor of Marketing, and […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Gisela GonçalvesEUPRERApeopleWelcome back to Interview with Gisela Gonçalves Professor and Director of the Master Program of Strategic Communication at University of Beira Interior, Portugal One of your recent publication is “The Guiding Principles […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Sine Nørholm JustEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Sine Nørholm Just, Professor of Strategic Communication at Roskilde University, Denmark Sine Nørholm Just is a professor of strategic communication at Roskilde University, Denmark. She […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Antje EichlerEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Antje Eichler, Doctoral candidate at Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany Prof. Eichler, you are part of an interesting research study titled “Lobbying for science and higher education”. […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Nilüfer TurksöyEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Nilüfer Turksöy , Associate Professor at Department of Public Relations and Advertising Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus One of your most recent publications is called “The Future of […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview with Joel RasmussenEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview with Joel Rasmussen, Senior Lecturer at Örebro University, Sweden I ended up in academia because I was attracted to the idea of having more time to […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview to Juan MengEUPRERApeople / News from EUPRERAWelcome back to Interview to Juan Meng, PhD. Associate Professor in Public Relations and Department Head of Advertising and Public Relations at University of Georgia Dr. Meng’s research specialization includes […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview to Stephen KingEUPRERApeopleWelcome back to Interview to Stephen King, Senior Lecturer in Media at Middlesex University, Dubai Stephen is an experienced practitioner and lecturer with over 15 years’ experience working for global […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview to Piet Hein CoeberghEUPRERApeopleWelcome back to Interview to Prof. Piet Hein Coebergh, Lecturer in PR & Transparency at the University of Applied Sciences Leiden Prof. Piet Hein Coebergh has been a lecturer in […]
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#EUPRERApeople – Interview to Mirela HolyEUPRERApeopleWhy the new space In February 2022, we conducted a membership survey to listen to the needs of EUPRERA members, to receive evaluations on the activities carried out and new […]
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