We hosted the very first PolCom Quiz at Etmaal 2026 last week - and what a start it was. Congratulations to our winners 🏆👏 Thanks to everyone who joined, played, and made it a genuinely engaging networking moment.

📣 Fifth PolCom Classics 📣 What does research tell us about how politicians use social media — and where this is heading? Join the next PolCom Classics with Peter Van Aelst! 🗓 Wednesday, March 4 🕛 12:00–13:00 CET, Online Registration is free through the QR code or through the link below 👇

Going to the Etmaal 2026? Don't forget to register!

🚨 Last days to register! 🚨 The first PolCom Classics of the year is happening. 🗓️ online, January 29, 17:00 CET Amber Boydstun will focus on agenda-setting, a key topic of interest for the PolCom community. Don't miss out! Registration closes January 28!

📣 It’s time for the first PolCom Classics of the year! We’re diving into agenda-setting with Amber E. Boydstun from UC Davis. 🗓 January 29, 17:00–18:00 CET, online (note the time change due to time differences) 📲 Register via the QR code or the link down below 👇 We hope to see you there! ✨

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨 Brain full after a day of ETMAAL papers? 🧠 Join us for the first PolCom Quiz Night - a short, fun, low-key networking quiz to wind down before heading to the reception. 🎟️ Free registration via QR code or link 🗓️ Feb 5 | 17:45–18:30 ✨ Early career researchers especially welcome!

🚨 We are still looking for new PhD representatives! 🚨 📅 Deadline: Dec 18th Any questions? Feel free to reach out to us ✉️

🚨 Reminder 🚨 Our third PolCom Classics session is almost here! This time we're delving into mediatization & media logic with @jesperstromback.bsky.social. Don't forget to sign up! 🔗 Links will be sent out on Wednesday afternoon More information 👇

📢 NeFCA PolCom Division is looking for new PhD reps! Join our Steering Committee and help shape events, connect researchers, and strengthen our community across NL & BE. More information can be found below! 👇 📅 Deadline: Dec 18

It's already time for the third session of our PolCom Classics! This round, we’re diving into mediatization & media logic with none other than @jesperstromback.bsky.social 🗓 November 27 ⏰ 12:00–13:00 CET 📲 Register via the QR code or the link below — hope to see you there!

🔜 Reminder: Join us for the next #PolComClassics webinar with @solecheler.bsky.social on Framing next week! 🗓️Nov 6, 12:00–13:00 CET. 📲 Register via the QR code or the link below!

Thanks to everyone who joined our inaugural PolCom Classics webinar with @rensvliegenthart.bsky.social ! 🎥 The recording’s up on YouTube — see flyer for details. Next up: @solecheler.bsky.social on Framing, now on Nov 6, from 12:00 - 13:00 CET. 📲 Register via the QR code or the link below

Our call for papers is out! 📣 This year’s theme is Moving Through Communication – the dynamic role of communication in driving change. Join us at #Etmaal2026 in Papendal! Submit by Nov 9 through our website: www.etmaal2026.nl/submissions

🚨 REMINDER 🚨 Register for the PolCom Classics kickoff with @rensvliegenthart.bsky.social on connections and frictions between political science and communication science - Thu, Sept 25, 12:00–13:00 CEST. 🔗 Joining link will be sent on Wednesday.

Excited about the very first EPSS conference in Belfast next year!🤩 @kenbenoit.bsky.social & I co-chair the Political Communication Section and invite submissions on contents & effects of political communication, broadly conceived, and media-politics relations⬇️Please reach out in case of questions

📢 Launching this fall: PolCom Classics! A monthly online webinar where leading scholars revisit “classic” themes in political communication - mis/disinfo, framing, digitalization & more. 🗓 Every last Thu, 12–13 CET First session: Sept 25 w/ @rensvliegenthart.bsky.social. @nefca.bsky.social

🚀 We’re live! The Political Communication Division of @nefca.bsky.social is now on BlueSky. Follow us for updates on research, events, and conversations in the PolCom community.