[ecrea] Final Call for 2015 MeCCSA Postgraduate Network Conference Hosts [14/02/14]

The MeCCSA Postgraduate Network (PGN) invites applications from postgraduate students interested in hosting our Annual Postgraduate Conference in 2015.

The aim of the Postgraduate Network (MeCCSA-PGN) is to bring together postgraduate students in media, communication and cultural studies from different intellectual traditions and cultural backgrounds in order to form research, and teaching and learning networks and also ensure peer support.

The conference bid should be structured like a research report (2,000 - 5,000 words) and should include the following information:

1. Basic Information:
Information on your city, university, faculty, graduate school and other relevant bodies may be included in the report. Each report should aim to convince the reviewers about why a university is particularly suited to host the 2015 MeCCSA PGN Annual Conference.

2. Members of the Organising Committee:
State the members of the organising committee (which may be subject to change) in the report and describe support from faculty and/or other relevant bodies. Along with the bid, a letter of support from your department is also required.

3. Conference Outline:
The bid should provide a draft outline of the conference. The outline should include specific information on opening and closing addresses, guest speakers (i.e. keynote address, plenary debates etc.), workshops (i.e. PG training events) and the major conference structure (i.e. panels or other appropriate opportunities to present research) as well as a preliminary timetable. Additionally, the conference should provide space for the MeCCSA PG Network's AGM and for networking events (i.e. coffee breaks, conference dinner, entertainment etc.). At this stage, it is sufficient to refer to a range of academics who you may wish to approach.

4. Communication:
The bid should also detail how the conference committee is going to communicate with the delegates. This could include information on a conference package and programme as well as a specific online presence. Further points to reflect upon may include a description of conference venues, accommodation and catering.

5. Funding:
Finally, the report has to include a preliminary evaluation of the conference budget. The chosen candidate will be encouraged to apply for additional funds and seek support from their Department or University in the form of reduced or waived room fees and other such accommodations.

The MeCCSA PGN committee will review each bid. After a bid has been accepted, the MeCCSA PGN committee expects the conference committee and organisers to confer with the representatives of the MeCCSA PGN on issues such as plenary speakers, workshops and conference outline. Generally, the conference is expected to be held in late June or early July.

Deadline:
Please submit your completed bid to the MeCCSA PGN Chair, Rachel Tavernor [(r.tavernor /at/ sussex.ac.uk)] by 14th February 2014.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Rachel, Charlotte, Emma, Samuel, Irene and Saeed.

MeCCSA PGN 2013/2014 Committee
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