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COS-MICs (Comics and Sciences through Multidisciplinary Investigation and Collaboration) COST ACTION

URL: https://www.cost.eu/actions/ca24160

17/09/2026

COS-MICs Working Group 5
Comics in Science Education ✨

We’re excited to introduce Working Group 5, led by Beatriz Moriano (NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal) and co-led by Álvaro Pons (University of Valencia, Spain).

This group explores the potential of comics as an educational tool for science, examining how comics can engage learners across different educational stages and contribute to more motivating and accessible approaches to science education.

Their key objectives:
1. Share best practices on the use of comics as an educational tool
2. Promote comics as a tailored tool for all educational stages and diverse end-users
3. Assess the impact of comic-based instruction on students’ motivation and interest in science

Stay tuned to learn more about our activities and results!

07/09/2026

📚🗣️Global Perspectives on Migration in a Changing World in Graphic Narratives from 2010

Last week, researchers came together at Yıldız Technical University in Istanbul for an international conference exploring migration, mobility and displacement through contemporary graphic narratives.

Two days of inspiring presentations, discussions and exchanges across disciplines and perspectives. 💬

Thank you so much to all speakers, participants and organisers who made this event possible!

Take a look at some moments from the conference.👀👀

01/09/2026

As part of the COST Action COS-MICS (CA24160), we are pleased to share the programme of the International Conference “Global Perspectives on Migration in a Changing World in Graphic Narratives from 2010,” that will take place on 3–4 September 2026 at Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul.

Organizers:
Genç Osman Ilhan, Eda Tekín, Diana Castilleja, Manana Ratiani
Miguel Ángel Pérez Gómez, Fernando Pancorbo

COS-MICs

25/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who made this possible! 🤍 The Training School was an inspiring space for learning and connecting. Here are some memories from the Info Day and our first day in Coimbra. We’re truly grateful! ✨

20/06/2026

COS-MICs Working Group 4 ✨

We’re excited to introduce Working Group 4, led by Hugo Almeida (University of Lisbon) and co-led by Francisca Cárcamo Rojas (Panchulei✍️💬🎨) (University of Chile).

ℹ️This group explores the potential of comics as a research practice, method, and tool, bringing together scholars and practitioners interested in innovative approaches to knowledge production and dissemination.

Their key objectives:

1. Explore the approaches related to comic creation as a research practice, method, or tool
2. Establish best practices for integrating comic-based approaches into academic research
3. Create a platform for sharing comic-based research projects

Stay tuned to our future posts! 👀👀

16/06/2026

COS-MICs Working Group 3 ✨

We’re excited to introduce Working Group 3. Our group leader Dr. Diana Castilleja (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium) and our co-leader Dr. Manana Ratiani (Ilia State University, Georgia)

ℹ️This group explores the relationship between comics, society, and social change, examining how comics engage with activism, shape public perceptions, and communicate scientific knowledge within diverse social contexts.

Their key objectives:

1. Analyse the role of comics in shaping public perceptions and attitudes toward social issues

2. Explore the intersection of comics and activism

3. Investigate how social contexts may influence the efficacy of comics in communicating scientific concepts

Stay tuned to our future posts! 👀👀

28/05/2026

COS-MICs Working Group 2
 Science Fiction and Non-Fiction Narratives ✨
We’re excited to introduce Working Group 2, led by Miguel Ángel Pérez-Gómez (University of Seville) and co-led by Fernando José Pancorbo (University of Basel / Alberto Benveniste Chari of Sephardic Studies).

ℹ️This group explores the intersections between science, storytelling, and imagination through fiction and non-fiction narratives, examining how scientific knowledge is represented, communicated, and reimagined across genres.

Their key objectives:

1. Analyse how scientific concepts are represented in various fiction and non-fiction genres
2. Evaluate the role of science fiction in stimulating scientific curiosity
3. Exchange methodological approaches in the current digital environment

Stay tuned to our future posts! 👀👀

 

18/05/2026

🗣️ Training School - Coimbra JUNE 2026

We are excited to announce the Training School “Comics-Based Practice and Research: Methodologies”, which will take place at the University of Coimbra (Portugal) on June 22–24, 2026.

This initiative will offer an interdisciplinary space to explore methodologies, practices, and research perspectives related to comics and graphic narratives.

📍 University of Coimbra, Portugal 📅 June 22–24, 2026

More information: cosmics.hypotheses.org

We strongly encourage all interested researchers and members of the COST Action network to participate and share this opportunity within their academic communities.

Stay tuned for more following updates! 👀👀

07/05/2026

🗣️Call for Papers | Global Perspectives on Migration in a Changing World in Graphic Narratives from 2010

We are delighted to share the CFP for the workshop Global Perspectives on Migration in a Changing World in Graphic Narratives from 2010, organized by leaders, co-leaders, and members of WG2 and WG3.

Place: Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul Date: September 3–4, 2026
Modality: Face to face
Language: English

Deadline for proposals: 15/06/2026
 Organizers: Diana Castilleja, Manana Ratiani, Genç Osman Ilhan, Miguel Ángel Pérez & Fernando Pancorbo

More information on the website of our project and stay tuned to our following updates!👀

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