IPPC Conference

The International Public and Political Communication (IPPC) Conference is an annual series of talks and workshops designed to get MA IPPC students engaged with the biggest topics and most relevant speakers from the world of political communication.

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IPPCC 2023: event page

Find out more about this year's IPPC conference on the event page.

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IPPCC 2023: guest speakers

See the full list of guest speakers and presenters for the 2023 event.

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IPPCC 2023: schedule

Take a look at the full event itinerary - including talks, workshops and a film screening.

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Spotlight: IPPC Conference 2022

Owen Jones

The theme for IPPCC 2022 was 'Public and Political Communication in an Era of Populism, Pandemics and Propaganda'. We hosted some brilliant speakers, including Owen Jones and Extinction Rebellion

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JOUR IPPC Conference 2022 day 1
IPPCC 2022: round-up of day one 
JOUR IPPC Conf day 2
IPPCC 2022: round-up of day two 
IPPC day 3 conference
IPPC 2022: round-up of day three 

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IPPC Conference 2021

Learn about the 2021 edition of the conference, which examined misinformation and political communication in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme for this year was 'Public and Political Communication in Times of Crisis and Uncertainty' and featured a keynote talk from Alistair Campbell.

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Postgraduate taught

International Public and Political Communication MA

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Become an expert in media relations, political marketing and persuasive communication. You'll take part in debates on mis and disinformation, learn how organisations shape their messages to persuade, inform or mislead, and put your knowledge to the test by designing a campaign of your own.

  • Funding available

Contact the organisers

The IPPC Conference is organised by IPPC Course Leader Dr Jared Ahmad.

E: j.ahmad@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 114 222 2530

Alternatively, any enquiries about the conference can be directed to:
journalism@sheffield.ac.uk