While a new acronym by name of TEF has started to haunt the nightmares of many an academic we are still keeping a wary eye on the next Research Excellence Framework (REF). With the publication of Lord Stern’s review of the REF in July many let out a large sigh of relief. His recommendations were …Continue Reading
Natalie Fenton Goldsmiths, University of London From the Brexit vote to Trump’s election the extraordinary times we are living through are often shocking and deeply troubling but do at least make for good teaching material as the focus on the media grows ever more intense. Are we post-truth or just past caring? Whatever your politics …Continue Reading
Janet Jones & Philip Hammond London South Bank University We are delighted that the next MeCCSA conference will be hosted by the School of Arts and Creative Industries at London South Bank University, from 10—12 January 2018. The theme is ‘Creativity and Agency’. Among our keynote speakers who have already confirmed are Prof. David Gauntlett …Continue Reading
Katy Parry University of Leeds We’ve made some good progress on the conference preparations for Leeds MeCCSA 2017 (11-13 January) since Anna Zoellner’s last update in July. Not least, Anna has handed over the lead role on the organising committee to me and is currently on maternity leave – so we’d like to pass on …Continue Reading
Anonymous Ever since the first newspapers were published in Turkey, journalism has been an occupation trying to survive under censorship, threats, arrests, exile, and even assassinations. At the same time, mainstream journalism has always served the interests of certain capital groups and remained partisan. Alternative/opposition media institutions continue to struggle at the intersection of approaches …Continue Reading
Mine Gencel Bek Ankara University, Turkey The past two years have seen many dramatic changes in Turkey. Leading up to the General Election in June 2015, there was a sense of hope. Many intellectuals and academics joined forces to ensure the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) passed the 10% election threshold and enter parliament. It was …Continue Reading
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