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 2025: about

Find out more about this year's conference and its core theme: Words of Unity, Acts of Hope.

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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

Spotlight: IPPC Conference 2024

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About the event

The theme for IPPCC 2024 was 'truth, spin and authoritarianism'. We hosted a range of speakers, including Lee Cain and the Disasters Emergency Committee.

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IPPC Conference 2023

Learn about the 2023 edition of the conference, which examined 'building trust in an age of disinformation'. We hosted a range of speakers, including Paul Mason and Just Stop Oil.

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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