News and Events
MagLab professors lead workshop at the XII Semana da Comunicação
Members of the MagLab’s Academic Board (Carla Rodrigues Cardoso, Ana Figueiras and Ilo Alexandre) will lead a workshop on Magazines and Interconnected Journalism as part of the XII Semana da Comunicação (Communication Week) organized by the Department of Communication Sciences at Lusófona University, in Lisbon.
"Transforming Magazines" now available in paperback
Cambridge Scholars Publishing has released the paperback version of Transforming Magazines: Rethinking the Medium in the Digital Age. First published in 2022, the book addresses the evolving challenges of magazines in the digital era, emphasizing the importance of collaborative innovation between academia and the industry.
The New Yorker magazine celebrates 100 years
The New Yorker, one of the most iconic and influential publications in American history, is commemorating its 100th anniversary. Since its debut in February 1925, the magazine has been a beacon of literary excellence, offering groundbreaking journalism, fiction, poetry, and illustrations that have shaped cultural conversations for a century.
APImprensa organize conference on media and technology convergence in Aveiro
The APImprensa (Portuguese Press Association), partner of the MagLab, and the Aveiro Media Competence Center (AMCC) are organizing the "Convergência entre Mídia e Tecnologia" conference on January 30, 2025, at the Parque de Ciência e Inovação in Aveiro, Portugal.
"The Magazine Century" returns with a comprehensive 2nd Edition
The second edition of The Magazine Century: American Magazine Since 1900 by David E. Sumner and Samir Husni was published by Peter Lang International in December 2023. The first edition has been cited by scholars in 171 journal articles, dissertations and books in more than 15 countries. The book offers the freshest and most up-to-date history of American magazines through 2020. It includes circulation data, ownership changes, the Internet’s effect on magazines, new magazine launches in each decade since 1900, and the surprising rebound of print magazines. It also includes the history of several magazines not included in the first edition. More info here.
Ilo Alexandre appointed Head of Communication at MagLab
The assistant professor at Universidade Lusófona Ilo Alexandre has been appointed Head of Communication at MagLab, the first international research lab dedicated to Magazine Studies as an independent field of study.