Information, Medium & Society: The Publishing Studies Conference is hosted each year with a leading institution. Recent editions include University of Granada, Spain (2019); Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain (2021); University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece (2022); Sorbonne Université, Paris, France (2023); Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (2024); University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, USA (2025); and NOVA University Lisbon – School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Portugal (2026). Each gathering connects research and professional practice in publishing, media, and digital culture.
Information, Medium, and Society: Journal of Publishing Studies examines the nature and forms of media and information as expressed through publishing practices
The Information, Medium, and Society book imprint publishes monographs and edited collections on publishing as both industry and public good—covering creative labor, intellectual property, open access, cultural policy, and the digital humanities.
The Network extends through CGScholar, a digital ecosystem supporting member engagement. Members share profiles, papers, and projects year-round—connecting conference presentations with journal articles and books in one integrated research environment.
The Network’s leadership provides overall direction and stewardship—shaping priorities, supporting programs, and sustaining an inclusive, scholar-led community.
Chief Social Scientist, Common Ground Research Networks
Partnerships extend the Network’s scholar-led mission, linking universities, research institutes, libraries, and creative industries shaping the future of media and publishing. Recent partners include:
Granada, Spain
Paris, France
Madrid, Spain
Rhodes, Greece
Rome, Italy
Hilo, USA
Lisbon, Portugal
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