Welcome to MeCCSA, the subject association that represents all who teach or research in Higher Education in media, communications and cultural studies, whether in arts, humanities or social sciences departments.
British Academy report on media, screen, journalism and communication studies
The British Academy has published a new report on the importance and impact of media, screen, journalism and communication studies in British higher education.
It includes student and staff trends, as well as review of research capacity, funding, and impact. It provides useful context against SHAPE disciplines and sector trends in general.
MeCCSA Awards 2024 shortlist announced
We are pleased to announce the shortlisted nominees for the MeCCSA Outstanding Achievement Awards 2024.
These are our annual awards to recognise outstanding research in the fields of media, communication, and cultural studies. The full set of shortlist and judges comments can be found on our awards pages.
MeCCSA will be presenting awards in the following categories:
- MeCCSA Journal Article of the Year
- MeCCSA Monograph of the Year
- MeCCSA Edited Collection of the Year
- MeCCSA Practice Based Research of the Year
- MeCCSA Doctoral Research of the Year
Award winners will be announced during the MeCCSA Annual Conference 2024, hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University, 4-6th September 2024.
Thanks to everyone who nominated entries for our consideration. The panels were delighted with the wide range of submissions, covering all areas of MeCCSA subjects.
Studying MeCCSA subjects at University
MeCCSA has produced a film to answer some of the frequently asked questions about studying subjects in our field at university. Feel free to share and use to promote your own courses as you wish. See also our FAQ section.
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MeCCSA on JISCmail
MeCCSA and its Networks operate discussion and information lists through the JISCmail system. Click the following links for information or to join:
- MeCCSA
- MeCCSA Climate Change Network
- MeCCSA Disability Studies Network
- MeCCSA Local and Community Media Network List
- MeCCSA Policy Network
- MeCCSA Postgraduate Network
- MeCCSA Practice Network
- MeCCSA Race, Ethnicity and Postcolonial Network List
- MeCCSA Social Movements Network List
- MeCCSA Sound Studies Network
- MeCCSA Women’s Network
The MeCCSA Radio Studies Network encourages interested colleagues to subscribe to the Radio Studies list, a forum for teachers, researchers and broadcasters active since 1998.
To post a message on the list if you are not a subscriber (subject to approval), please get in touch with Elizabeth Poole.
Website contacts
Website content admins are Einar Thorsen and Graham Meikle. Each MeCCSA Network and the Annual Conference Chair is responsible for updating their respective pages.
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For any queries regarding MeCCSA membership, please email the membership secretary, Gillian Mason.
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