MeCCSA-PGN 2021 Training Events

We at the Postgraduate Network of the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA-PGN) invite you to attend our 2021 training event, run by The Film department at the University of Southampton. This year, we have two training workshops aimed at equipping postgraduate and early career researchers with academic research skills and providing overall professional development. Researchers …Continue Reading

CfP – MeCCSA-PGN 2021 Conference, University of Brighton – Dreaming of Another Place

University of Brighton, 9th-10th September 2021Conference Theme: Dreaming of Another Place The MeCCSA Postgraduate Network is pleased to invite postgraduate researchers to attend our upcoming annual conference at the University of Brighton on 9th and 10th September 2021. Details on the theme: Place is something more often sensed than understood, an indistinct region of awareness rather …Continue Reading

Three-D Issue 35: Postgraduate Network

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

Three-D Issue 35: Social Movements Network

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

Three-D Issue 35: Radio Studies Network

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

Three-D Issue 35: Local and Community Media Network

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

Three-D Issue 35: Platform politics, online harms and future research directions

Paul ReillyUniversity of SheffieldPhil RamseyUlster University How can online platforms do better in the fight against ‘fake news’, hate speech and other online harms? What role should researchers play in the regulatory frameworks governing big tech companies like Facebook? These were among the issues discussed at ‘Platforms and policies: agendas for research and policy action”, …Continue Reading

Three-D Issue 35: Race, Ethnicity and Postcolonial Network Report

Mita LadMiddlesex University It has been a few issues since REaPN has written a report for Three-D, and in all honesty I have no idea where the time as gone. Back in June 2020, Vice Chair, Dr Nour Halabi authored a statement (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EaKPuIlXQAIhovS?format=jpg&name=small) in support of the BLM movement and called for more to be done …Continue Reading

MeCCSA Postgraduate Network Call for Nominations – Vice Chair Position

The MeCCSA Postgraduate Network is calling for nominations from postgraduate students interested in joining our Committee for the 2020/21 session. The available role is the Vice-Chair position, and it will be held until September 2021. Role of Vice Chair The Vice Chair is responsible for keeping records of PGN activities. The main duties and responsibilities include minute taking at meetings of the PGN …Continue Reading

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