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25 March 2026
#EUPRERAtalks – Scholar’s Studio: Inside the Making of an Award-Winning Paper
Scholar’s Studio: Inside the Making of an Award-Winning Paper

Date and Time: April 17, 2026, 14:00 (CEST)

What to expect from the webinar

Developing a strong theoretical contribution is often one of the most challenging parts of academic research, especially for PhD candidates and early-career scholars. Ideas evolve slowly, arguments change, and reviewer feedback can reshape a paper in unexpected ways. Yet these stages are rarely visible in the final published article.

This EUNES webinar invites participants inside the research process behind an award-winning conceptual paper. Assistant Professor Rickard Andersson (Lund University) will reflect on the development of his article “Strategic communication and value creation: A process theoretical understanding of value formation in strategic communication management.”

Rickard was also awarded the Best Paper Award at the EUPRERA 2024 Congress for his paper “Strategic Communication and Value Creation: Towards a Multi-Perspective Understanding of the Value-Formation Process in Strategic Communication Management.”

The webinar will explore how the paper’s core idea developed: from the initial research puzzle to the final theoretical contribution. Participants will gain insights into how conceptual research evolves in practice, including how scholars deal with uncertainty, refine theoretical arguments, and respond to reviewer feedback.

The session will also address practical questions that many emerging scholars face, such as:

  • When is an idea “developed enough” to start writing?
  • How do theoretical arguments change during the review process?
  • How can researchers respond to reviewer critiques while protecting their core idea?

The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A, offering participants the opportunity to discuss theory development, conceptual publishing, and the realities of academic research.

Organised by the European Network of Emerging Scholars (EUNES) within EUPRERA, this webinar aims to make the research process more transparent and to support emerging scholars in developing confidence in their own conceptual work.

Speakers

Rickard Andersson, Assistant Professor, Lund University, Sweden

Rickard Andersson works as Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Deputy Director of the Lund University Psychological Defence Research Institute, and Program Director for the Bachelor Program in Strategic Communication at Lund University, Sweden. His research interests include strategic communication in general, coworker communication, and communication-centered perspectives on organizing, strategy, and value creation.

Alina A. Arti, doctoral researcher, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Alina A. Arti is a doctoral researcher at the University of Jyväskylä School of Business and Economics. Her research focuses on corporate misinformation and its implications for organizations and stakeholders. She is a co-leader of the EUNES network within EUPRERA and a 2025 Research Fellow of the Nordic Alliance for Communication & Management (#NORA).

Duration

1 hour

24 November 2025
#EUPRERAtalks – Behind the Editorial Desk: Publishing Interdisciplinary Research for Emerging Scholars
Behind the Editorial Desk: Publishing Interdisciplinary Research for Emerging Scholars

Date and Time: December 11, 2025, 10:00 (CET)

What to expect from the webinar

What happens to your paper once you submit it to an interdisciplinary journal? This #EUPRERAtalks webinar, part of the #EUNES (European Network of Emerging Scholars) series, invites emerging scholars to go behind the scenes of the editorial process and discover how interdisciplinary manuscripts are reviewed, discussed, and ultimately decided upon.

By welcoming Prof. Dr. Yijing Wang, Professor of Strategic Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam, the session will combine insights from the editor’s side with open discussion and audience participation.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • What editors look for in submissions
  • How to position your work effectively across disciplinary boundaries
  • What makes a paper stand out in a crowded field

You’ll also have the chance to ask questions, share your own experiences with publishing, and gain feedback on common challenges, such as choosing the right journal, dealing with reviewer comments, and shaping a long-term publishing strategy.

By the end of the webinar, you’ll walk away with practical guidance, new perspectives on the publication process, and a clearer sense of how to strengthen your scholarly impact across disciplines.

About EUNES: EUNES is a EUPRERA thematic network supporting early- and mid-career public relations and strategic communication researchers through skills development, networking opportunities, workshops, and events. Learn more here.

Come get ready for your next submission. We look forward to seeing you!

Speakers

Prof. Dr. Yijing Wang, Professor of Strategic Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Prof. Dr. Yijing Wang is Professor and Chair of Strategic Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Crisis Communication Section and PI of the Horizon Europe project “CUES – Consumers’ Understanding of Eating Sustainably.” Her research focuses on strategic communication for responsible and sustainable organizations, integrating insights from crisis communication, sustainability transitions, and digital transformation. Prof. Wang is the Editor-in-Chief of the Corporate Reputation Review, and serves on the Editorial Boards of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons.

Dr. Denis Šimunović, Academic Associate at the University of Zurich (Switzerland) and a Research Fellow at CECOMS – the Center for Strategic Communication, IULM University (Italy

Dr. Denis Šimunović is an Academic Associate at the University of Zurich, Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ), and a Research Fellow at CECOMS – the Center for Strategic Communication, IULM University, Milan. He holds a PhD in Communication, Markets & Society from IULM University. His research examines the role of strategic communication in addressing pressing global challenges, with a particular focus on climate change, science and research communication, and inequality. Denis’s recent projects co-investigate corporate lobbying and environmental journalism, supported by the Climate Social Science Network (Brown University). He co-leads the European Network of Emerging Scholars (EUNES) within EUPRERA and is actively engaged in strengthening academic impact and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between research and practice.

Duration

1 hour

14 September 2022
EUNES: a new network of emerging scholars

Dear EUPRERA Community,

We are delighted to officially announce the launch of our newly founded European Network of Emerging Scholars (EUNES)–a network dedicated to advancing the careers of early- and mid-career researchers in public relations and strategic communication.

After many conversations during the past EUPRERA events among young and emerging scholars, we felt the need to create a pan-European platform, where the next generation of scholars can exchange, connect, and support each other. Finally, after an intensive phase of brainstorming and preparation, we are ready to kick-off EUNES at the upcoming 23rd EUPRERA congress in Vienna in September.

What is EUNES?

We are a researcher-led and inclusive network for early- and mid-career researchers who work in public relations and strategic communication fields. We support early- and mid-career researchers in their career ambitions, through skills development, networking opportunities, workshops, and other events.

What does EUNES do?
  1. Building Networks: We provide opportunities for international and interdisciplinary connections.
  2. Sharing Experiences: We facilitate mutual learning and intergenerational knowledge sharing.
  3. Facilitating Collaborations: We bring researchers together to develop collaborations on research and teaching.
  4. Strengthening Skills: We address and discuss issues related to professional development.
Learn More About Us

www.euprera.org/eunes

Who is already part of EUNES?

Explore our current network members around Europe
via our interactive map

How to get involved?

◊ Attend our conference activities and get to know our community: Make new connections, learn from our speakers, and ask questions.

  1.  EUNES Kickoff Meeting with Keynote 3: Prof. TC Melewar on “Ranking, Reputation and Research (3Rs): Voyage, Vista and Viewpoint (3Vs)”
    Thursday, 22nd September, 16:45 – 18:00
  2. The Project and Network Corner: Presentation of EUNES
    Thursday, 22nd September, 11.00-12.45

◊  Apply for becoming a EUNES member today. Please contact the network leader: Hui Zhao, hui.zhao@isk.lu.se.

◊ Share the news about the new network with early- and mid-career researchers in your network and encourage them to get involved.

◊ Connect with and share EUNES on LinkedIn and Twitter

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