Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association
The MeCCSA Executive would like to draw colleagues’ attention to ‘Initial decisions on REF 2021’ (HEFCE Circular letter 33/2017). The funding bodies now wish to appoint a sub-panel chair for each of the 34 REF sub- panels listed in Annex A. To apply see Annex B of the initial decisions on the REF document. The deadline …Continue Reading
Three-D, issue 28 (PDF, 4.7 Mb) In this issue: 1 2017 Election Special: HE policy, media and the campaign (Einar Thorsen) Election 2017 2 The idea of the University (Julian McDougall) 4 Higher Education and the 2017 General Election Manifestos (Andrew Gunn) 5 The impact of impartiality (Justin Lewis) 6 Women leaders and the pitfalls of …Continue Reading
Goldsmiths Curzon, 1pm-5.30pm, Friday 5 May In an era of massive political uncertainty, the role of television news – still the most popular news source for UK audiences – is absolutely central. This seminar offers academics, students and news professionals an opportunity to exchange views and research and to open up a debate on issues …Continue Reading
Leeds, January 12TH. 2017 Below links are to documents submitted to the AGM and have not yet been verified or approved by the meeting. AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Minutes of 2016 AGM 3. Matters arising 4. Chair’s Report 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Reports from Sub-Committees 6.1 Association Activities Sub-Committee 6.2 Administration and Communication Sub-Committee 6.3 Academic Development Sub-Committee 7. Report …Continue Reading
Submitted 9th January 2017 This is the response by the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA) to the DCMS consultation on the Leveson inquiry and its implementation. MeCCSA is the professional association for the subjects of media, communications and cultural studies. This Association represents teachers, researchers, and students in its fields within UK Higher …Continue Reading
Three-D, issue 27 (PDF, 3.8 Mb) In this issue: 1 Leveson revisited, and HE’s multiple fronts (Einar Thorsen) Media Reform 2 DCMS consultation on Leveson (Steven Barnett) 3 Joining the IPSO Readers’ Advisory Panel (Kate Sang) 4 Government’s consultation and Impress (Máire Messenger Davies) 5 Leveson 2: issues and unheard evidence (Peter Jukes) 9 Local journalism under threat …Continue Reading
MeCCSA has produced a film to answer some of the frequently asked questions about studying subjects in our field at university. Feel free to share and use to promote your own courses as you wish. See also our FAQ section.
The QAA has published a new Subject Benchmark Statement [PDF] for Communication, Media, Film and Cultural Studies “that defines what can be expected of a graduate in the subject, in terms of what they might know, do and understand at the end of their studies”. This follows the recent review that began in October 2013 and ended in 2016.
Three-D, issue 26 (PDF, 4 Mb) In this issue: 1 Future of HE and academic freedoms (Einar Thorsen) Future of Higher Education 2 More audit and less academic freedom? (David Hesmondhalgh) 4 From Green to Gold: reclaiming our universities (Natalie Fenton) 6 Threat from unrestrained competition (Janet Jones) 6 The Story of the TEF (Abigail Gardner) 7 In …Continue Reading
Ofcom has just launched a new one-stop-shop for media academics on their website: https://media.ofcom.org.uk/media-academics/ It is designed to make it easier for academics and students to access the information they need. Please do get in touch with Alison Preston, Ofcom’s Head of Media Literacy Research, if you have any suggestions for further areas to include. And please do use and promote …Continue Reading
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