Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association
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
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
MeCCSA has joined the campaign to protect journalism education from the cuts to Strategic Priorities Grant funding, as announced by the Secretary of State for Education in May 2025. This is a collaboration between: You can read the full below. The campaign to ‘Save Quality Journalism Education’ has already received the backing of the News Media …Continue Reading
The MeCCSA Executive Committee were deeply concerned to see the updated guidance issued by the Government to the OfS this week on Strategic Priorities Grant funding for 2025-26, which stated: “I am asking you to reprioritise high-cost subject funding away from media studies, journalism, publishing and information services courses. While I recognise that these courses …Continue Reading
There was a strong field of applications from PhD students for our annual bursary awards to assist in attending the MeCCSA conference. The winners are: Yixuan Duan (University of East Anglia) and Chiadikaobi Ihuoma (Keele University).
MeCCSA has now been included in the HMRC’s list of approved bodies (professional organisations and learned societies). The decision was confirmed the end of last year and backdated to start of tax year (6th April 2024). What this means in practice: In addition to personal tax relief, we are aware that some Universities have used the HMRC list …Continue Reading
I want to draw your attention to the announcement today that the REF2029 sub-panel nomination process has now opened. In short, this is an open invitation for colleagues to put themselves forward for: ▶️ Sub-panel chair and deputy chair – the closing date for sub-panel chair and deputy chair roles is midday 6 February 2025 ▶️ Sub-panel member – …Continue Reading
Members will be sad to hear of the recent deaths of two of the major figures in cultural studies in the UK, Phil Cohen and Jim McGuigan. Phil Cohen was an activist and theorist, who, despite never completing a first degree (he acquired a doctorate through publications) had enormous impact on our understanding of youth cultures, …Continue Reading
Notice of AGM Members are notified that the AGM of the Association will take place during the annual conference at Manchester Metropolitan University in September. All members are invited to attend. The AGM will held on Thursday, 5th September 2024. The time and location will appear in the Conference programme. The agenda will include reports …Continue Reading
The British Academy has published a new report on the importance and impact of media, screen, journalism and communication studies in British higher education. It includes student and staff trends, as well as review of research capacity, funding, and impact. It provides useful context against SHAPE disciplines and sector trends in general.
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