Alison Wilde Bangor University Over the year since our inaugural conference, we have steadily built the network. A steering group was formed after Professor Colin Barnes’ impassioned keynote speech given at the MeCCSA Annual Conference in January. Supporting the aims of the network. Colin spoke on the crucial part that disability studies has to play …Continue Reading
Heather Nunn Roehampton University The Women’s Media Studies Network tenth anniversary event, which took place on 12th September, celebrated the on-going success of the network and recognised the diversity of events we have organised over the last ten years since we first met at Derby University. It was an opportunity to acknowledge the work of …Continue Reading
Shelley Thompson Bournemouth University More than 60 papers, nearly 100 postgraduates and early post-doctoral researchers, three keynotes and plenary session, two workshops, and a barbecue on the beach. That was the recipe for a successful 8th Annual MeCCSA-Postgraduate Network Conference in July! Postgraduate researchers from Bournemouth University’s Media School organised the event, which attracted early …Continue Reading
Ruth Sanz Sabido De Montfort University The new MeCCSA-PGN executive board was elected at a meeting on 4th July during the MeCCSA PGN annual conference, hosted by University of Bournemouth. Following the work of previous committees, and in line with our mission statement, this year the MeCCSA PGN board will focus on generating awareness of …Continue Reading
Summary of MeCCSA’s response to the REF2014 consultation on draft panel criteria and working methods. Name : Prof. Peter Golding Position : Hon. Sec. Institution/organisation : Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association Email : peter.golding@northumbria.ac.uk Responding as : Academic association or learned society Address : Ellison Place Town : Newcastle upon Tyne County : Tyne and …Continue Reading
The Radio Journal is committed to high-quality, diverse research in the arena of sound broadcasting. The journal is published in association with the Radio Studies Network, the UK’s association for researchers and teachers involved in radio studies. Articles examine all aspects of audio media from practice and production in the industry to approaches towards teaching …Continue Reading
Dear MeCCSA member, If anyone in the MeCCSA community is also a BFI Member etc., they will by now have received in the post a ‘flyer’ inviting the nomination of candidates for a Members’ Representative seat on the Board of Governors. To be eligible for this seat, you must be based outside London / SE …Continue Reading
I am very pleased to announce that we have today launched a revamped version of the MeCCSA website. We have been working actively over the summer to migrate the website from one content management system to another, and decided to take the opportunity to also breathe some new life into the site. Key changes that …Continue Reading
MeCCSA’s response to the White Paper arises from a period of discussion and dialogue with members over the consultation period. Our response is divided into the following sections that reflect the key concerns of our members: Education vs. employability; Contestable Student Places; ‘Efficiency’ Savings; Education for sale and for profit; Micro-Management or Accountability?; Inequality; Employer Sponsorship; The Role of HEFCE.
22nd September, 2011 from 6-8 pm in The Graham Wallas Room, 5th Floor, Old Building, LSE, Houghton St, WC1 THE MAIN SPEAKER AT THE MEETING IS MARTIN MOORE, OF THE MEDIA STANDARDS TRUST AND THE HACKED OFF CAMPAIGN. He will speak about the campaign’s work, and will then participate in a discussion with members. The meeting …Continue Reading
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