International Seminar | Home is Where the Wi-Fi connects: migration, digital media, and well-being

Lunedì 24 marzo, dalle ore 15, online sulla piattaforma Zoom dell'Ateneo, si svolgerà il seminario internazionale intitolato "Home is Where the Wi-Fi connects: migration, digital media, and well-being".

Il seminario esplora il ruolo dei media digitali nel plasmare le esperienze delle persone, analizzando come l'accesso alla connettività influenzi il senso di appartenenza, il benessere e le dinamiche di integrazione sociale. Attraverso casi studio e ricerche recenti, verranno approfonditi gli impatti della comunicazione digitale sulle reti di supporto, sull'identità culturale e sulle opportunità economiche per le persone in movimento.

On Monday, March 24, at 3:00 PM, the international seminar titled "Home is Where the Wi-Fi Connects: Migration, Digital Media, and Well-Being" will take place online on the University's Zoom platform.

The seminar explores the role of digital media in shaping people's experiences, analyzing how access to connectivity influences their sense of belonging, well-being, and social integration dynamics. Through case studies and recent research, it will delve into the impacts of digital communication on support networks, cultural identity, and economic opportunities for people on the move.

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PROGRAM

15:00 - 15:15 | OPENING REMARKS

Giovanni Cannata - Rector of Universitas Mercatorum

Alessandra Micozzi - Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication

Paola Cardinali - Principal Investigator Universitas Mercatorum

15:15 - 15:45 | Keynote 1

Social Media and Family: Psychological and Social Perspectives

Marina Everri - University College Dublin

15:45 - 16:15 | Keynote 2

Methodologies for Social Media Analysis: Tools and Applications

Alexandre Hannud Abdo - CNRS, Université Gustave Eiffel

16:15 - 16:45 | Keynote 3

Migration: Representations and Inclusion Strategies

Marina D'Odorico - Fondazione ISMU ETS (Iniziative e Studi sulla Multietnicità)

16:45 - 18:00 | Discussion and Closing Remarks

Moderator:

Tito Vagni - Universitas Mercatorum

This research received a grant from Mercatorum University (“Bandi competitivi di Ateneo”; grant number: 41-FIN/RIC).