University research in media, communications and cultural studies has been shown to be of outstanding quality, “amongst the best in the world”, according to the recently published results of the Research Excellence Framework undertaken by the four UK higher education funding bodies. MeCCSA (the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association), the national subject association for …Continue Reading
As an association representing the interests of university students, teachers, and researchers in media, communication, cultural studies and associated fields, we are deeply concerned about recent announcements of closures and cuts in these areas. These follow substantial cuts in funding for arts, humanities, and social sciences subjects arising from the Government’s imposition in 2021 of …Continue Reading
Today’s announcement of the assessment of UK university research quality (the Research Excellence Framework) confirms the outstanding work in media, communication, and cultural studies. The results reflect not only excellence in the standards of research but also success in engaging with those who can use and benefit from research in these fields. They also demonstrate …Continue Reading
We are delighted to announce a new series of annual awards to recognise outstanding research in the fields of media, communication, and cultural studies. MeCCSA will be presenting annual 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 …Continue Reading
MeCCSA 2023 – Glasgow Caledonian University, UK Conference Theme – Connected Futures? 4-6 September 2023 Registration is now open for the MeCCSA 2023 Conference, to be held 4-6 September 2023 at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland. Early bird registration is available until 1 June, with standard registration open until 31 July. The theme of the MeCCSA …Continue Reading
Three-D, issue 35 (PDF, 1.3 Mb) – Latest In this issue:1 ‘Slashing taxpayer subsidy’ (Einar Thorsen) Review of Higher Education2 Augar and after (John Downey)3 The banker and the basket weaver (Janet Jones)3 No more medals: the latest on the TEF (Abigail Gardner)4 Free speech on campus (Alison Scott-Baumann & Simon Perfect) Covid-196 A wake-up call, but who’s listening? (Simon Cottle)7 Libertarians under …Continue Reading
Sharon ZhengUniversity of Warwick There was no event last year due to the COVID-19. We have elected new members for PGN Committee for the academic year of 2020/21. They are: Chair: Shiyu (Sharon) ZHENG from University of Warwick Vice Chair: Rukhsar Hussain from University of Strathclyde Editor of Networking Knowledge: Rebecca Jones from University of Strathclyde Associate Editor …Continue Reading
Ruth Sanz SabidoCanterbury Christ Church Uni We are pleased to announce details of two upcoming events that are being organised by the MeCCSA Social Movements Network in 2021. On 8 March, we will deliver an online seminar to mark International Women’s Day. The event, which is facilitated by the Documentary Media Centre, will feature the …Continue Reading
Emma HeywoodUniversity of Sheffield World Radio Day on 13th February this year was yet another milestone celebrating the importance of radio as a global source of vital information and entertainment. Over the course of the pandemic, radio has increased its listenership acting as a constant support in these challenging times. With no need to social …Continue Reading
Rachel MatthewsCoventry University This year marks the first full 12 months of the existence of the LCM Network after it was approved and formed in 2019. At our first AGM in Brighton in January 2020 we had proposed a series of events including a one-day conference; we quickly realised we would have to pivot to …Continue Reading
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