Emerging and Early Career Researchers session: Challenges and Resources in a fast-changing world
Talk by professor Alba Diez-Gracia, University of Valladolid, and Daniel Baker, historian of Modern France, as part of the "Voices of Change: Activism, Democracy, and Social Justice" talk series.
Agenda
- Preliminary framework for a forthcoming survey on ECRs’ mental wellbeing (YECREA)
- Resources, resilience practices, and possible solutions
- Guidance for students and early career researchers
- Q&A (30 mins)
Bios
Alba Diez-Gracia (PhD in Communication Studies) is professor of journalism at University of Valladolid, vice-chair of the Young Scholars Network of ECREA and incoming postdoctoral researcher at the Observatory for Audiovisual Contents of University of Salamanca (Spain). She is currently affiliated with the research group New Trends in Communication and the teaching innovation project LabComIA (UVa). In 2025 she was awarded a national Young Research Award. She researches the relationship between digital journalism and audiences within the 'hi-tech' context, focusing on theories and phenomena such as agenda-setting, disintermediation, and platformization.
Dr. Daniel Baker is a historian of Modern France, specialising in far-right movements and nationalism. He earned his PhD from Cardiff University and holds a Master’s degree from King’s College London. Beyond his academic research, Dr. Baker leads a series of professional development initiatives for students and faculty across the world. Today, he joins us to discuss the "Challenges of Pursuing a PhD," blending his scholarly expertise with a candid, humorous look at the realities of the doctoral journey.
Registration
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About the talk series
“Voices of Change: Activism, Democracy, and Social Justice” talk series are co-organized by European Communication Research and Education Association’s Communication and Democracy section and The Activism, Communication, and Social Justice Interest Group of the International Communication Association.
This series aims to provide a platform for scholars across disciplines – including communication, sociology, political science, and law – to engage in thought-provoking conversations and pioneering research in these critical areas. It will foster a space for scholars to connect, learn, and grow within a global network of researchers dedicated to advancing knowledge and dialogue on democracy, activism, and social justice.