Check out this call below regarding abstract submissions to the 4th International Conference on Intergroup Communication.

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Dear  Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to the 4th International Conference on Intergroup Communication <https://sites.google.com/view/ig4surrey/> , which will take place from 16 to 18 June 2027 at the University of Surrey in Guildford, UK.

Building on the tradition of previous International Symposia on Intergroup Communication, the conference brings together international scholars to examine the role of intergroup communication in contemporary society. In line with previous editions of the intergroup communication symposium, we focus on the interplay between communication and intergroup relations across various domains. We encourage work that explores the role of language and communication in addressing societal issues, including but not limited to inequality, discrimination, social cohesion, multiculturalism/multilingualism, political polarization, migration, digital communication, and media discourse. We also welcome research situated in applied settings such as education, healthcare, organizational contexts, community relations, and other intergroup domains where communication plays a central role.

Call for Abstracts

Abstracts should be a maximum 200 words and must clearly align with the conference focus on intergroup communication.

To enhance and ensure fit to the topic and history of the field of “intergroup communication”, see the current 8 Principles of intergroup communication on the website <https://sites.google.com/view/ig4surrey/submission-info> . These, in due course, will be fine-tuned, amended, and/or expanded. Your own abstract might align well with one or more of these Principles, or might be moving toward suggesting additional Principles. We encourage potential attendees to consult them to better understand the context of the conference.

Presentation Formats Include:

*          Talks: 15 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A

*          Blitz presentations: 5 minutes (final Q&A session)

*          Posters

Submit your abstract here <https://surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gD9p7SbsXQsDXM>

The deadline for abstract submission is 31 October 2026.

Organizing Committee

Fabio Fasoli, Harriet Tenenbaum, Lewis Doyle, Andres Riquelme, Howard Giles, Antonis Gardikiotis, and Sucharita Belavadi.

Further Information

Updates and information about registration fees, early-bird deadlines, accommodation options, and other details are available on the conference website in due course, with further information to be publiched in due course. Please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/ig4surrey/

For enquiries, please contact f.fasoli@surrey.ac.uk <mailto:f.fasoli@surrey.ac.uk> or HowieGiles@cox.net Best wishes The Organizing Committee