FIMS 2026 GRADUATE CONFERENCE / HOT TOPICS : SMOULDERING SCHOLARSHIP AT FIMS
MARCH 27, 2026: Our fields are awash in polarizing topics. Issues such as the rapid growth of generative AI, the spread of misinformation, and ever-increasing instances of censorship have led to hostility, mistrust, and exhaustion, both within our fields and in the world writ large. These matters reflect a range of cultural, social and technological challenges that require interrogation.
For the FIMS 2026 Graduate Conference, FIMS students and faculty present their research into these subjects, which we designate as ‘Hot Topics:’ the simmering, smouldering or downright scorching issues we face at the intersection of media studies, library and information science, and health information science.
HOT TOPICS will be held at FIMS in person. Keynote talks by Bri Watson and Angela Murphy will also be live streamed.
IMPORTANT: To ensure that this event is accessible and inclusive for everyone, please complete the following registration form for this free conference to let us know your requirements/preferences regarding food and any accommodations you may require.