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MeCCSA 2026 Conference

From Mainstream to Margins: Capturing Developing Practices, Publics and Persuasion

The media have been operating against the backdrop of recent large-scale developments and within unsettled times. But with what consequence? In seeking to capture the moment, the conference will take stock of the present configuration of media developments and showcase our growing understanding of prevalent aspects of continuity and change found within the mainstream and margins of media systems. It seeks to explore developing practices, publics and persuasion …

Dates: 2–4 September 2026
Venue (in person only):
Sir Bob Burgess Building
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Freemen’s Common, Leicester, LE2 7TF

Keynote Speakers:
Dr Andrea Medrado, Professor Anamik Saha, and Professor Helen Wood

Organisers:
Leicester Organising Team
Contact: meccsa2026@leicester.ac.uk

Registration
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Early bird registration rates are available until 15 July 2026.
Accommodation
Information on hotels and discounted rates is available on the conference website:
https://meccsa2026.le.ac.uk/key-information/accommodation/

Further Information
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For any questions or queries, please contact the conference team at:
meccsa2026@le.ac.uk