Prof. Jian LIN

22/01/2026 (Thursday) 13:00-14:00 E21-G002 Computational and Multimodal communication in AI-infused information ecosystems Abstract: This talk introduces the newly published book Chinese Platforms: A Critical Introduction (Polity, 2025). The book explains how Chinese digital platforms evolved within a unique political and economic system and are now reshaping the global platform landscape. We argue

Prof. Mingxuan LIU

16/01/2026 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 E21-G002 The Body Never Lies? Psychophysiological Response, Self-Report, and Behavior as Indices of Media Effects and User Experience Abstract: Are self-reported surveys, behavioral logs, and psychophysiological measures truly reliable indicators of media effects and user experience? In this talk, Mingxuan will share her studies on the divergence and convergence

Prof. Cuihua SHEN

09/01/2026 (Friday) 13:00-14:00 E21-G002 Computational and Multimodal communication in AI-infused information ecosystems Abstract: This talk explores the opportunities and challenges brought by AI-infused information ecosystems. As online spaces become increasingly saturated with text, images, audio, and synthetic media, understanding how multimodal signals reshape communication is more urgent than ever. In this talk,