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MeCCSA and BAFTSS statement on Policy Exchange report Tarnished Towers 2026

The Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA) and the British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies (BAFTSS) represent students and academic staff working in communication, cultural and media studies across UK higher education. As associations representing the interests of university students, teachers, and researchers in media, communication, cultural studies and associated fields, we …Continue Reading

MeCSA Granted AcSS Approval

MeCCSA is pleased to announce that it has now been approved as an accredited society by the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS). While this does not have an impact on the day to day running of our organisation, it does have a number of benefits for our members, as follows: 1.  MeCCSA will ensure nominations …Continue Reading

Call for Papers – MeCCSA conference 2026

MeCCSA 2026 Conference, 2-4 September, University of Leicester From mainstream to margins: Capturing developing practices, publics and persuasion Submission deadline: 20 February 2026 The media have been operating against the backdrop of recent large-scale developments and within unsettled times. But with what consequence? In seeking to capture the moment, the conference will take stock of …Continue Reading

REF 2029 sub-panel memberships announced

We are pleased to confirm that the REF2029 sub-panel memberships have been announced today.  MeCCSA is pleased to see panel compositions that reflect a diverse range of backgrounds, institution types, and geographical regions. We have confidence these panels reflect the necessary expertise and experience to serve the interests of our disciplines, and provide the necessary …Continue Reading

Guest blog: recruitment for the REF panel membership

This is a guest blog from Professor Karen Boyle, Chair of UOA34, which provides an insight into the recruitment process for the REF sub panels. This is my third REF.  In 2014, I was a late appointee: a Joint Output Assessor for what were then UOAs 35 and 36. In 2021, I was appointed as …Continue Reading

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