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Five researchers from MagNet (Magazine Media Research Network) took part in the Future of Journalism Conference, held at Cardiff University (UK) on 11–12 September 2025. Recognized as the leading international conference dedicated to the study of journalism, the event drew scholars from around the globe to explore emerging challenges and innovations in media.

MagLab is delighted to announce the second issue of the International Journal of Magazine Studies (IJMS).

The Future of Magazine International Conference has announced updated registration deadlines. Early registration now closes on September 15, followed by regular registration available until October 17, and a final late registration period extending up to October 28. More info here.

MagLab in collaboration with Baltic Film, Media and Arts School of Tallinn University (TLU BFM) in Estonia and Ireland's Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT), has been awarded support through the FilmEU+ Collegium staff mobility scheme. The project, titled “Interconnected Journalism: reconnecting people to and through the media,” successfully secured funding to host the mobility programme, with Lusófona University acting as the official host institution.

MagLab’s scientific coordinator Carla Cardoso and assistant scientific coordinator Ana Figueiras participated in the VII Pedagogical Training Days at Ensino Lusófona, delivering two sessions on “How to Organise an International Conference?” on July 8, 2025. Held as part of a week-long professional development programme for professors and researchers (July 7–11), the workshops equipped attendees with practical tools and methodologies for planning and executing successful international academic events.

MagLab is pleased to announce that Jeremy Leslie will be one of the keynote speakers at the 2nd edition of the Future of Magazine (FoM) conference. The international event is organized by CICANT and will take place from 29 to 31 October 2025 at Lusófona University in Lisbon, Portugal.