The 5th edition of the ReDMIL Doctoral Summer School will take place on September 1–4, 2026, at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium. This international training program brings together researchers and PhD students in the fields of digital, media, and information literacy to foster dialogue, collaboration, and shared inquiry.
This year’s theme, “Literacies in the middle,” explores how literacies connect disciplines, social actors, and cultures, encouraging discussion across research communities and the development of new perspectives.
Featured Scholars
The summer school will feature five internationally renowned experts who will serve as speakers and mentors:
- Michael Dezuanni, Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
- Renee Hobbs, University of Rhode Island (USA)
- Maarit Jaakkola, University of Gothenburg (Sweden)
- Hyeon-Seon Jeong, Gyeongin National University of Education (South Korea)
- Jad Melki, Lebanese American University (Lebanon)
Program Highlights
The program combines framing presentations by senior researchers with in-depth discussion of emerging PhD research, providing participants with the opportunity to:
- Engage in theoretical and methodological sessions led by leading scholars
- Present and discuss their research with experts and peers
- Collaborate collectively to strengthen their doctoral projects
- Broaden their understanding of current research across the field
The summer school aims to contribute to the convergence of digital, media, and information literacy research, fostering scientific debate and exploring connections between these fields.
Applications
- Deadline: March 30, 2026
- More information and application here.
The ReDMIL 2026 summer school is organized by the Knowledge Mediation Research Group (GReMS – UCLouvain) in partnership with the Canada Research Chair in Media Education and Human Rights (Université TELUQ). This announcement is shared on behalf of UCLouvain to encourage PhD students and early-career researchers to apply and become part of this vibrant international community.
