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

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

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,