Host: University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Organizer: Association of Media & Communication Academic Professionals (AMCAP)

Dates: Feb 06 - Feb 13, 2022

The 3rd AMCAP Doctoral Spring School in 2022, hosted by the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, focused on the theme "Contemporary Research Debates in Media and Communication," with the objective of enhancing the structure and content of Communication and Media Studies' PhD research projects in collaboration with the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), the Department of Journalism, School of Communication Studies at the University of the Punjab, and the International Association of Media and Communication Research (IAMCR). Organized under the AMCAP Doctoral Spring School program, the event brought together foreign and Pakistani academics to provide targeted support to young scholars through PhD feedback panels, workshops, lectures, and panel discussions. With a focus on the emerging digital environment, the school offered a supportive international setting for doctoral students to present their work, engage in diverse activities, and receive personalized feedback from both foreign and Pakistani academicians. The 8-day program included more than 40 sessions, featuring lectures, workshops, media dialogues, panel discussions, presentations, one-on-one sessions, and guidance on scholarships and funding. With the participation of resource persons from the United States, Czech Republic, Germany, Turkey, and Sweden, as well as contributions from various Pakistani universities, the school attracted 30 participants and observers, fostering a dynamic environment for academic growth and international networking. Five scholarships were also awarded to the deserving candidates purely based on merit.