Nico Carpentier was elected President of the International Association for Media and Communication Research

 Nico Carpentier IAMCR

Nico Carpentier was elected President of the International Association for Media and Communication Research

Nico Carpentier from the Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism FSV UK was elected the new chairman of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR). For the first time in its more than 60-year history, the key research association will be led by a personality from the Czech scientific environment.

IAMCR is the world's leading professional organization in media research and communication. It currently has two thousand active members.

"My goal for our association is to grow, and to expand the worldwide interest in Communication and Media Studies, while still protecting what is dear to us, for instance, our critical stance, our global perspective, and our commitment to academic quality." says Professor Nico Carpentier of his choice.