[Commlist] Call for Hosts: MeCCSA PGN 2021 Conference

The deadline to submit bids to host the 2021 MeCCSA Postgraduate Network 
Conference is 28th February 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 in order to 
form networks for research, teaching and learning, as well as ensure 
peer support.

Conference bids should be sent to the Chair of the PGN, Emma Kaylee 
Graves ((e.graves206 /at/ canterbury.ac.uk)), by Friday 28th February 2020. If 
you are interested in submitting a bid, please get in touch and we will 
happily share with you a previously successful bid.

The conference bid should be structured like a research report (2,000 – 
5,000 words). It may include photos and other graphic material and 
should be submitted as a PDF. The following details outline what should 
be included in the bid:

1. University 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 2021 MeCCSA PGN Annual Conference.

2. 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 (a further letter of support from your department is 
required to be enclosed to the bid).

3. Conference Outline:

The bid should provide a draft outline of the conference, including a 
proposed theme which should be sufficiently broad so as to encourage any 
media, communication or cultural studies postgraduates to submit 
proposals. The outline should also 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 MeCCSA PGN’s Annual General Meeting 
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 must 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 Executive Committee will review each bid. After a bid has 
been accepted, the MeCCSA PGN Executive 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 over two days 
in early July, though other dates could be considered with sufficient 
justification presented in the bid.

If you have any queries or would like to see an example of a previously 
successful bid, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the details 
above.


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