[ecrea] Call for host 2017 MeCCSA PGN annual conference

The MeCCSA Postgraduate Network (PGN) invites applications from 
postgraduate students interested in hosting our Annual Postgraduate 
Conference in 2017.

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 2017 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,

Yupei Zhao[yupei@yng.media] by 15th June 2016.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

MeCCSA PGN 2014/2016 Committee


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