Communication, Politics and Citizenship (CP&C)

The Communication, Politics and Citizenship Research Group (CPyC) focuses on the study of the relationship between Communication, Politics and Citizenship in the context of digital convergence, with the aim of addressing the ecosocial crisis through projects, practices and approaches grounded in justice and ecosocial transition.

Particular emphasis is placed on comparative research conducted from critical and historical perspectives, with a strong commitment to social change. Our research lines include: the relationship between media/technologies, power and the construction of critical public spheres; technopolitical movements and citizen communication practices; political persuasion, campaigns and audience reception processes; the detection of disinformation, propaganda and hate speech; and media, spaces and narratives for ecosocial transition.

Our research promotes diverse, democratic and high-quality journalism as an alternative to hoaxes, disinformation and fake news, as well as non-extractive approaches to AI, media, platforms and digital networks guided by universal values such as Human Rights, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and socio-environmental justice. We seek to combine historical perspectives with innovative approaches, and our publications are developed through open-access dissemination and in accordance with ethical scientific research practices.

CPyC brings together university faculty, senior and early-career researchers, and Master's and PhD students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds who share an interest in social communication. Several members lead or participate in competitively funded research projects and are actively involved in major regional and international communication research networks. The Group complements its research and knowledge-transfer activities by offering consultancy services for organisations, as well as seminars and advisory activities open to citizens and aspiring researchers.