MeCCSA 2026 Conference

From mainstream to margins: Capturing developing practices, publics and persuasion

2-4th September, University of Leicester

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 MeCCSA Annual Conference, hosted by the University of Leicester.
You can view the conference fees and options and access the link to register here:
https://meccsa2026.le.ac.uk/registration/
Early bird registration rates are available until 15 July 2026.

For full details about the conference, please visit:
https://meccsa2026.le.ac.uk/

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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.

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For any queries regarding MeCCSA membership, please email the membership secretary, Gillian Mason.