[ecrea] Call for Hosts - MeCCSA Postgraduate Conference 2019/2020

The MeCCSA Postgraduate Network (PGN) invites applications from 
postgraduate students interested in hosting our *Annual 
Postgraduate Conference in 2019 and 2020*.

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 to form 
research, and teaching and learning networks and ensure peer support.

Hosting an Annual Postgraduate conference is an opportunity for 
institutions to get more involved with the Postgraduate Network, 
emphasise their research and their own postgraduate schools, strengthen 
their network both locally and at national level, and to enrich their 
portfolio of events.

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 2019 and 2020 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 should 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 for each year 
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 Vice Chair, 
Aurora Patera <(aurora.patera /at/ canterbury.ac.uk)> by 31st May 2018.


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