Itβs such a weird feeling when I donβt know what my life should look like after finishing a PhD. My life has centred around it for four years, and now what? π₯²
Itβs been a month since I officially passed my viva π€ππ. A four-year journey has finally come to an end. Iβm still feeling a bit overwhelmed by it, but honestly, Iβm so happy to share that Iβm officially #PhDone ππ©βπβ¨
How does affective polarization shape political participation? MaruΕ‘a Lubej, Martin Dolezal & Andrej KirbiΕ‘'s examine how emotional divides between political groups impact voting, protests & other participation. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/DmqU7dZ
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com
Abstract submissions for the PCA Conference are officially OPEN! π Share your research, insights, and passion for pop culture with our community. Ready to join us? Submit your abstract today!
#PCA2026 #CallForAbstracts #PopCultureConference
award announcement text: Fandom Is Ugly: Networked Harassment in Participatory Culture by Dr. Mel Stanfill is recognized with the Diamond Anniversary Book Award for its incisive and timely analysis of the hidden costs of participatory culture. Drawing on vivid case studies from video games, television, film, and politics, Stanfill demonstrates how fan networks that foster creativity and connection can also perpetuate harassment, sexism, racism, and exclusion. By exposing these dynamics with clarity and rigor, this book reshapes how scholars and the public understand the cultural and political stakes of fandom, making a profound contribution to the study of communication, community, and power.
i guess this got announced today . . . Fandom Is Ugly won the National Communication Association Diamond Anniversary Book Award www.natcom.org/nca-awards/2...
What an honour to present (part of) my PhD research at #ASEAS2025 at St. Johnβs College, University of Cambridge β¨
Currently at the final corner of my PhD journey π₯
Liam McLoughlin presenting work about the use of TikTok at the 2024 UK general election. He's stood in s wood panelled room in front of a screen with slides on. There is a meme with a worried looking raccoon on saying 'rish sunak when you accuse him of being out of touch'
Here's @leelum.bsky.social doing a fab job presenting our work with @psuwantawit.bsky.social at the final @techpolicy.bsky.social panel of the day! #psa25
The North West Social Science DTP is now on Bluesky! Follow us for information about upcoming training and funding opportunities for PhD students in the social sciences. Queries can be sent to nwssdtp@liverpool.ac.uk π
Yes, I sometimes need to say no to conferences because of not only the flying but also the visa situation. Holding a weak passport does affect my finances and mentality. Thatβs why I love hybrid conferences so much, and I donβt get why we donβt do it more often
We have seen conferences and conference travel get more expensive while our travel funds, especially in the humanities and even social sciences dwindle. Perhaps this is a time to reconsider the purpose of conferences. Socializing and brainstorming in person is very important, but... #AcademicSky
My lower back pain is killing me now π«
Affect in Fandom is out soon, which I co-edited with great colleagues! It's an open-access book with splendid scholarship on fan fic, cosplay and games. How do feelings, texts and memories shape fandom? What do fans create, and why? Find out in March! #mediastudies www.aup.nl/en/book/9789...
Grab the popcorn πΏ
For LGBTQ history month our Department is hosting a showcase to celebrates Queer Screen Cultures! π₯
π Friday 28th Feb 1-5pm
πΈ Free Sign-up req.
In show will be a range of queer films, videos, and documentaries curated by our students!
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The picture shows the logo of fandom | cultures | research: clapping hands, hands forming a heart, and a hand signaling "thumbs up"
The picture shows the text of the call for papers which can also be read/accessed via https://partizipafans.wordpress.com/journal-fcr/
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Deadline approaching: We are currently planning our third issue of Fandom | Cultures | Research which will appear in Winter 2025. Please send your proposals (title, abstract, short bio) to fcr-journal@uni-marburg.de by December 1st (full papers due July 1st, 2025) #fanstudies #culturalstudies #cfp
and voters have also become anti-fans nyupress.org/978147982496...
Peek-a-boo! πΆ
Calling all K-pop fans! ππ»
I will be on a forum on fandom with some other folks on BBC and will talk about K-pop fandom.
The producer would love to hear your thoughts and experiences as a K-pop fan as we prep & I will also try to address some comments! π«Άπ»
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CALL FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS
Hey everyone!
I'm currently recruiting participants for my PhD research project - please repost and share far and wide!
Scan the QR code below or drop me a line for more info. Thanks in advance!
New in International Journal of Communication
#FanStudies
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I just finished watching The Sopranos last night. The ending is mind-blowing. I canβt stop myself from thinking about it. What a great show! π
