TRUST – PSA Conference in Glasgow

Held on November 5-6 at the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow) the Annual Conference of the Media and Politics Group of the Political Studies Association.

Friendly but always deep discussions about many important topics of the present debate about politics and communcation.

Mediaresearch thanks Michael Higgins, Brian McNair and the University of Strathclyde for the warm hospitality and the contributions to our studies.

Media and Politics Group. Annual Conference: “TRUST”

CALL FOR PAPERS MEDIA AND POLITICS GROUP

ANNUAL CONFERENCE: “TRUST”

THURSDAY 5TH – FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, Glasgow, UK

The annual conference of the Media and Politics Group of the Political Studies Association is to be held at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow and themed on “trust”. The conference runs through Thursday 5th and Friday 6th November, and will include a welcome reception on the Wednesday night. We now invite abstracts for papers. As well as a 200 word summary of the paper, these should include: full name and title, institutional affiliation and email address. While the conference is themed, we invite papers dealing with any aspect of the relationship between media and politics. The deadline for abstracts is Friday 12 June. Successful proposers will be notified by the end of June. At the conference, the Group will be awarding its annual James Thomas Prize for the most outstanding paper by a graduate student. We would be grateful if applicants would let us know if they intend to submit their paper for this award.

All abstracts and questions should be directed to MPG co-convenor, Michael Higgins: michael.higgins@strath.ac.uk

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To Philip our warm and friendly congratulations.

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