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ECREA Radio and Sound Section

The Radio and Sound is a thematic section part of ECREA. It will create a radio community and initiate academic dialogue on the future of radio.

The Radio and Sound Section will provide opportunities for the international exchange of information and collaboration across disciplines within the field of communication focusing on radio. The section will assist members in developing their work through conferences, publications and by promoting dialogue among members. This level of interaction will assist members in finding partners and in developing international research projects.

17/06/2026

🎙️ Mark your calendars: September 2027, Porto is the place to be!

We are excited to welcome you to the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Porto, host of the 9th ECREA Radio and Sound Conference. Before we get there, take a moment to discover the soundscapes and identities of this vibrant city through our audio teaser. 🎧

Can you hear Porto calling? 🌊🎶

Photography: Pedro Mesquita
Photography (Faculty of Arts and Humanities): João Marçal
Sound: Duarte Ferreira

13/02/2026

At the ECREA Radio and Sound Section, we celebrate the enduring relevance of radio and the expanding universe of sound — from traditional broadcasting to podcasting, audio storytelling and emerging sonic practices in research and communication.

On this special day, we are also delighted to share some exciting news with our international community:
📍 The 9th ECREA Radio and Sound Conference will take place in Facultade de Letras do Universidade do Porto (Portugal) in September 2027.

We look forward to welcoming researchers and professionals to continue exploring the transformations, challenges and opportunities shaping radio and sound in contemporary media ecosystems.

Stay tuned — more information will be announced soon.

13/02/2026

At the ECREA Radio and Sound Section, we celebrate the enduring relevance of radio and the expanding universe of sound — from traditional broadcasting to podcasting, audio storytelling and emerging sonic practices in research and communication.

On this special day, we are also delighted to share some exciting news with our international community:
📍 The 9th ECREA Radio and Sound Conference will take place in Facultade de Letras da Universidade do Porto (Portugal) in September 2027.

We look forward to welcoming researchers and professionals to continue exploring the transformations, challenges and opportunities shaping radio and sound in contemporary media ecosystems.

Stay tuned — more information will be announced soon.

09/09/2025

🏆🎙️ Guy Starkey Prize for the Most Original Presentation 🎙️🏆

We are delighted to announce that the Guy Starkey Prize for the Most Original Presentation at the 8th ECREA Radio and Sound Conference (Sheffield, 8–9 September 2025) has been awarded to Abdullah Yelken (Bilgi University, Istanbul).

His paper, “From Sonic Heritage to Individual Soundmaps: Negotiating Urban Belonging in Istanbul’s Soundscapes”, impressed the jury with its originality, innovative approach, and contribution to the field of radio and sound studies.

👏 Congratulations, Abdullah, on this well-deserved recognition!

09/09/2025

🎙️✨ Outstanding Contribution to Radio and Sound Studies Award ✨🎙️

The Radio and Sound Section of ECREA is delighted to announce that Professor Caroline Mitchell (University of Sunderland) has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Radio and Sound Studies Award.

This recognition is presented at the 8th ECREA Radio and Sound Conference (Sheffield, 8–9 September 2025) in honor of her pioneering scholarship, academic leadership, and lasting impact on the field of radio and sound studies.

🙌 Congratulations, Caroline, on this well-deserved recognition!

06/09/2025

🌍🎙️ Closing Keynote Announcement

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Tanja Bosch as the closing keynote speaker at the 8th ECREA Radio and Sound Conference.

📖 Keynote title:
“From Airwaves to Algorithmic Soundscapes: Sonic Citizenship in an Age of Populism and War”

👩‍🏫 About the speaker:
• Professor of Media Studies and Production, University of Cape Town
• SA-UK SARChI Bilateral Research Chair in Digital Media Sociology
• Chair, African Digital Rights Network (africandigitalrightsnetwork.org)
• Editor: African Journalism Studies | Associate Editor: Communication Theory

📅 Join us for an inspiring closing session!

05/09/2025

🎙️✨ Opening Keynote Announcement

We are excited to welcome Professor Mia Lindgren (University of Tasmania) as the opening keynote speaker of the 8th ECREA Radio and Sound Conference.

📖 Keynote: “Sound Research That Resonates: Breaking Academic Boundaries Through Podcasting”
🕙 10:00 | Lecture Theatre 4

👩‍🏫 About Prof. Lindgren:
• Leading international podcast researcher
• Adjunct Professor at RMIT University and University of Tasmania
• Former Dean of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education (Swinburne University, 2019–2022)
• Founding Head of School of Media, Film and Journalism (Monash University, 2014–2018)
• Associate Dean Research, College of Arts, Law and Education, UTAS (2022–2025)
• Co-editor of The Routledge Companion to Radio and Podcast Studies (2022)
• Co-editor of Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast and Audio Media

Her research, funded by national competitive grants, focuses on audio storytelling in public health, developed through podcasts, documentaries, and media partnerships.

📅 Join us for an inspiring start to the conference!

03/09/2025

🌍🎙️ 8th Radio and Sound Conference – Sheffield 2025

We are delighted to announce that the upcoming Radio and Sound Conference will bring together scholars and practitioners from across the globe in Sheffield.

This year we will welcome delegates from more than 20 countries, making the event a truly international forum for dialogue on radio, sound and podcast studies.

📌 Countries represented:
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇫🇷 France
🇨🇦 Canada
🇺🇸 United States
🇦🇹 Austria
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇮🇹 Italy
🇳🇱 The Netherlands
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🇩🇪 Germany
🇪🇬 Egypt
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇵🇱 Poland
🇦🇺 Australia
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇨🇳 China
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇨🇭 Switzerland

Such geographical diversity highlights the richness of perspectives and approaches to radio and sound studies.

📅 We look forward to welcoming you to Sheffield for – a space to share knowledge, projects and debates.

Endereço

Via Panorâmica Edgar Cardoso
Porto

Website

https://ecrea.eu/Radio-and-Sound

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