New month, new blog post! Sociale media is niet meer weg te denken uit het leven van jongeren. Smartphone regels worden meestal opgelegd, maar wat met vrijwillige disconnectie? Bedankt Lise-Marie Nassen Lara Schreurs Laura Vandenbosch Kathrin Karsay 👏kuleuven.be/child-youth/nl…

Excited to share our new publication in Social Media + Society! ✨ Kathrin Karsay and I investigated the effects of hopeful mental health content on Instagram. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20…

If you need us this week, come and find us ecrea_eu in Ljubljana! We’re very excited to present our latest work! 🤩 an overview: soc.kuleuven.be/smc/news/overv…

Had the best time last week visiting ecrea_eu in Ljubljana! Presenting our study on influencers' collective identity portrayals the morning after a vibrant conference party didn't prevent a lively discussion 😉 Also really enjoyed catching up with our Vienna Media Change & Innovation Lab colleagues! 🤳

Het jaarlijkste Etmaal van de Communicatiewetenschap wordt dit jaar georganiseerd door het departement Communicatiewetenschap van de KU Leuven, en dit op 3-4 februari in Brugge. Call for abstracts en andere info op etmaal2025.org

Our call for papers is out! 📣If you want to attend #Etmaal2025 in Bruges, please submit your work before November 8th via our submission website: coms.app/ETMAAL25/welco…. 👉More info about the call: etmaal2025.org/abstracts/

Come join us for an inspiring Etmaal of communication science in the beautiful city of Bruges! Abstract submissions are very welcome until November 8th 👇🏼

📢 Deadline reminder: only five days left to submit your abstracts for this year's Etmaal in Bruges! Make sure to check our website for all guidelines and the link to the submission tool: etmaal2025.org/abstracts/

❗️REMINDER: today is the final day to submit your Etmaal abstracts. All information and the submission tool can be found on our website: etmaal2025.org/abstracts/ We're looking forward to welcome all of you in Bruges in February!

New issue out! Ellen Van Houtven, Stella Belle Acquah, Magdalena Obermaier, Muniba Saleem, and Desiree Schmuck conducted two experiments examining how online hate speech impacts minority members’ attitudes and behaviors toward majority groups.

Thank you for your enthusiasm for Etmaal! Reviewers are busy reviewing the submissions. 🌇 #Etmaal2025's conference and party will be held at the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre. Located within walking distance of Bruges’ hotels and attractions, the venue offers stunning views. Stay tuned!

📣Thrilled to announce Jacqueline Smit as our keynote speaker at Etmaal 2025! 🌟 As a renowned expert in change management and leadership development, her keynote will explore how leaders can foster inclusive, adaptive cultures and thrive in a fast-evolving media environment.

The exciting news is out! 🎉 Acceptance emails for #Etmaal2025 have been sent, so keep an eye on your mailbox. We can’t wait to see you in beautiful Bruges! Don’t forget to start looking for your accommodation: etmaal2025.org/accommodation/ 🏨✨

As 2024 wraps up, a big thanks to all of you for the inspiring moments—conferences, collaborations, and more! Wishing everyone a restful holiday & a vibrant start to 2025! 🎉 Exciting news: our name has changed to the Media Psychology Lab, better reflecting our evolving mission.

📣We have opened a Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/etmaal…🦋 We encourage the #Etmaal2025 community to continue our engaging discussions in a space in line with our academic values. Follow us there for practical info about the conference as well! (1/2)

🚨During the upcoming Etmaal 2025 conference, the Media Psychology division and CAM working group will be hosting an interactive workshop on stakeholder engagement in research on media and well-being. We have invited key experts in this domain. See for more information below :)

The countdown is on! 🎉We’ve wrapped up our final prep meeting, and in just one week, we’ll be gathering for #Etmaal2025 in stunning Bruges at the iconic Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre. We can't wait to see you there! 🙌✨

The wait is almost over, #Etmaal2025 is happening in 5 days! All attendees can find a final checklist with practical info in their mailbox and an updated programme (which also contains all event information you need to know) on our website: etmaal2025.org/programme/

#Etmaal2025 starts tomorrow! Here’s what you need to know: 🕣Registration: from 8:30 on 🗣️Preconferences: 9:30–11:30 ☕️Welcome coffee: 11:00–11:50 (Level 4) 🎤Conference kick-off (keynote): 11:50 (Auditorium) 📄Programme: etmaal2025.org/programme/ or download our mobile app

Had the best time at Etmaal2025 - etmaal2025.bsky.social ✨️ Got to present our collaborative citizen science study on social media influencers' socio-political content ♻️🏳️‍🌈🗳 Cheers also to this amazing KU Leuven team for their efforts in putting together a successful conference!!