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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IPPC Conference 2024: about

Find out more about this year's conference and its core theme: truth, spin and authoritarianism in the year of democracy.

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IPPC Conference 2024: guest speakers

See the full list of guest speakers for this year's event.

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IPPC Conference 2024: schedule

Have a look at the full itinerary, which includes guest lectures, two keynotes and a film screening.

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Spotlight: IPPC Conference 2023

Paul Mason

About the event

The theme for IPPCC 2023 was 'building trust in an age of disinformation'. We hosted a range of speakers, including Paul Mason and Just Stop Oil.

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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 for 2023, which included guest speakers, workshops and a film screening.

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Owen Jones

IPPC Conference 2022

Learn about the 2022 edition of the conference, which examined 'Public and Political Communication in an Era of Populism, Pandemics and Propaganda' and hosted some brilliant speakers, including Owen Jones and Extinction Rebellion.

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International Public and Political Communication MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 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