8th biennial conference of the International Society for Intermedial Studies (ISIS):The Politics of Intermedial Connectivity
November 20, 2025MoRI 2025: Mapping New Territories in Intermedial Studies — Online Research Forum, 4–5 December
November 20, 2025PhD students are invited to submit proposals for a 10‑minute presentation of their thesis project (or other ongoing research) for the inaugural PhD Research Showcase at the 3rd International Meeting of Researchers of Intermediality (IMoRI 2025), held online on 4–5 December 2025.
The PhD Research Showcase will take place on Friday, 5 December, 12:15–14:15 CET (UTC+1).
IMoRI is traditionally an invitation‑only forum for established scholars. This special session opens the door for emerging researchers to present their work to—and receive feedback from—leading figures in intermedial studies. IMoRI 2025 features panels organized by major research units in the field, two expert roundtables, and will close with a conversation with Prof. Thomas Leitch. Because this showcase was added at short notice, we will operate an expedited review timeline to facilitate participation.
The Meeting’s program and schedule can be found here: https://imori2025.mystrikingly.com/
IMoRI 2025 is free to attend and does not require registration.
About IMoRI
Over the past decade, intermedial studies has consolidated its position within the broader academic landscape. In 2015, the De Gruyter Handbook of Intermediality offered one of the first extensive maps of the field, while Irina Rajewsky’s pivotal article in Intermédialités synthesized 25 years of theoretical debate. In 2023, the Palgrave Handbook of Intermediality marked another important moment in the field’s development. These and other contributions have deepened our understanding of intermediality’s foundations, methodologies, objectives, and disciplinary status. Building on this decade of reflection, IMoRI brings together leading research units from Europe and the Americas to explore emerging territories, investigate unexplored horizons, and forge innovative interdisciplinary connections.
Following the successful format of two previous meetings, IMoRI is conceived as an informal gathering designed to foster dialogue and experimentation. While classic academic presentations are welcome, we encourage formats that promote innovative scholarly exchange.
Scope and Topics
Rather than proposing an overarching theme, the PhD Research Showcase invites concise presentations of ongoing doctoral work in intermedial studies. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Fresh perspectives on foundational concepts (ekphrasis, adaptation, media relations; distinctions between inter‑, trans‑, and cross‑mediality)
- Critical examination of old and new terminology (intersemiotic translation, appropriation, encoding/decoding/transcoding, remix)
- Intermedial approaches to ancient, premodern, and early modern cultures
- Emerging research areas (environmental, medical, and digital humanities; affective intermediality; artificial intelligence; news media; knowledge transfer across disciplines)
- Innovative interdisciplinary approaches to intermediality
- Archaeologies and genealogies of intermedial studies
Submission
- Please submit a 200‑word abstract and a 50‑word bio to mattia.petricola@gmail.com by Monday, 1 December 2025 (23:59 CET)
- Presentations will be 10 minutes each
- Acceptance notifications will be sent on Tuesday, 2 December (rapid review, given the short notice)
- Event: Online, Friday, 5 December 2025, 12:15–14:15 CET (UTC+1)