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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Jul 9

New publication alert 🚨

In China, everyday use of domestic apps like WeChat helps reinforce national boundaries—not through overt politics, but through habit.
A new study by CRCC members explores how “ordinary” digital practices quietly shape nationalism.

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Jun 30

We were thrilled to welcome a full audience to our symposium on 'Reactionary Politics, Women, and Feminist Critique.' Such a powerful event! Huge thanks to our incredible speakers and engaged audience 🌟
Event recap is now live on the blog: shorturl.at/wqu2o

CRCC hosts international symposium 'Reactionary politics, women and feminist critique' - Centre for Research in Communication and Culture

The Centre for Research in Communication hosted the international, two-day symposium ‘Reactionary politics, women, and feminist critique’ on May 21 and 22. It was co-organized with the Department for ...

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Jun 13

Tourism as Memory-Making is the new book by CRCC’s
Alena Pfoser.
It offers a fresh framework for understanding memory in tourism, exploring imperial nostalgia & national pasts through ethnographic research in Tallinn, Kyiv & Almaty.
Available open access shorturl.at/N1gMU

Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Jun 11

🚨 New Book Alert!
Re‑Defining Terrorism by Itoiz Rodrigo Jusué explores how (counter) radicalisation is imagined, gendered & governed in everyday life.
A must-read for anyone in security, media, or cultural studies.
Read more: shorturl.at/MZGl7

Re-Defining Terrorism: new book by Itoiz Rodrigo Jusué - Centre for Research in Communication and Culture

In Re-Defining Terrorism: Imaginaries of Radicalisation and Counter-Radicalisation, CRCC member Itoiz Rodrigo Jusué delivers a timely and thought-provoking exploration of how counter-radicalisation ha...

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 28

🇬🇧 "Britain is becoming an 'island of strangers'—but immigration isn't to blame," argues Michael Skey, @lborocrcc.bsky.social member, in @uk.theconversation.com
The real issue? Social disconnection, not who’s arriving. 👇
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Britain is already becoming an ‘island of strangers’ – but immigration isn’t the driver

Keir Starmer is right to highlight the decline of social cohesion, but wrong about the reasons for it.

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 20

🗣️ Our member Vaclav Stetka, also part of the Committee for Editorial Independence, presented the 2025 Media Freedom Poll in Bratislava—highlighting concerns over disinformation, regulation, and Elon Musk’s influence.

Learn more about the event: shorturl.at/e8DSs

Media Freedom Poll highlights concerns over Elon Musk’s influence in Central Europe - Centre for Research in Communication and Culture

Dr Vaclav Stetka – CRCC’s member and Reader in Comparative Political Communication –presented the key findings of the 2025 Media Freedom Poll on 12 May in Bratislava (Slovakia), at an event featuring ...

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 19

⏳ Almost sold out!
Just a handful of tickets remain for Reactionary politics, women, and feminist critique.
21st & 22nd of May
Keynote by Professor Angela McRobbie (Goldsmiths)
Secure your spot before it’s too late shorturl.at/cLdHb

ONLINE ATTENDANCE: Reactionary politics, women, and feminist critique

ONLINE ATTENDANCE. A two-day symposium at Loughborough University and online, with a keynote by Professor Angela McRobbie (Goldsmiths)

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 15

It's a wrap for the Political Communication and Environmental Challenges event. Thank you all for coming along ✨

In the photo below Theo Frixou, one of the speakers, presents 'The scale and influence of the fossil fuel industry in sport sponsorship'

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 12

Fantastic turnout at last week's Life in Politics event, hosted by the Political Communication theme @avkevins.bsky.social 🎉

Special thanks to Cllr Margaret Smidowicz, Dr Jeevun Sandher MP, and Cllr Naomi Bottomley for their brilliant contributions.

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 6

You're invited! 🎟️

Join us online for a 2-day symposium on feminised popular culture & its entanglements with reactionary politics.

🗓️ 21-22 May
💻 Free & online
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/LW4kx

Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 6

📰 “News avoidance & scepticism about anthropogenic climate change: Survey evidence from 18 countries” – Anthony Kevins & James Stanyer

🔥 “Triadic polarisation in climate debates: Climate change & culture wars in English-language tweets in COP26 & 27” – Dayei Oh & John Downey

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 6

🌍 “The role of civil society orgs in the EU & their responses to climate change-induced migration” – Judith Fortunova-Russell

⛽️ “The scale and influence of the fossil fuel industry in sport sponsorship” – Theo Frixou

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 6

The seminar will explore politics, communication, environment, and sociology through 4 short research talks + a discussion chaired by Duncan Depledge.

Come hear insights from early-stage research like:

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · May 6

📢 The Centre for Research in Communication
@lboroCRCC
and Culture & the Successful Transitions Under Environmental Change theme are hosting a seminar on Political Communication & Environmental Challenges.

📅 May 14
🕙 10:00–11:30
📍 D201
Info: shorturl.at/FSRHM

Political Communication and Environmental Challenges - Centre for Research in Communication and Culture

The Centre for Research in Communication and Culture and the Successful Transitions Under Environmental Change research theme will be hosting a research seminar on Political Communication and Environm...

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Apr 28

📢 Students are especially welcome to the Life in Politics session! Come hear firsthand experiences from elected representatives. 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 #LboroFamily

Looking forward to seeing you there! Save the date: May 9 in U005! 🗓️✨

Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Apr 28

🕝 14:30–16:00 – Life in Politics (IRPH/CRCC Event)

Join us for refreshments and a panel where Cllr. Bottomley, Dr. Sandher, and Cllr. Smidowicz will share their political journeys and answer your questions. 🗳️☕ #LifeInPolitics #CRCCEvents

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Apr 28

🕛 12:30–13:00 – Lunch (CRCC event)
Meet Dr. Jeevun Sandher over lunch! Great chance for informal conversations. 🍽️

🕐 13:00–14:00 – The Future of Higher Education Policy (LUCU Event)
Dr. Sandher will discuss where HE policy is headed, followed by a Q&A. Open to all staff and students! 🎓✨

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Apr 28

🎉 Calling all Loughborough staff and students 📣

We are excited to welcome Cllr. Naomi Bottomley, Dr. Jeevun Sandher, MP, and Cllr. Margaret Smidowicz to campus on May 9!

It's going to be a full day and the schedule is below 👇

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Apr 22

Our Political Communication theme lead, Dr Anthony Kevins, will host an event with special guests including the Loughborough MP Jeevun Sandher @jeevunsandher.bsky.social
May 9th @lborouniversity.bsky.social
2pm Meet and greet in U005 with refreshments
3pm roundtable and Q&A

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Apr 2

New paper🚨
Michael Skey @lborocrcc.bsky.social and co-authors introduce Performative Participatory Research (PPR) — a creative, time-sensitive way to engage young people in research. From mock press conferences to social media campaigns, PPR can generate powerful insights.
Available open access:

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Mar 12

New publication alert 🚨

Hannah Thompson-Radford at @swanseauni.bsky.social and
Michael Skey @lborocrcc.bsky.social examine how increased visibility can be a double-edged sword for female athletes.
Download here open access shorturl.at/CVhoQ

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Feb 10

Does it matter who owns and funds the media?
Dr Timothy Neff at the University of Leicester joined us on campus to discuss his upcoming co-authored book that addresses this timely issue.

@lborocrcc.bsky.social would like to thank Dr Neff for his insightful talk shorturl.at/D5bBj

CRCC hosts 'How Media Ownership Matters' - Centre for Research in Communication and Culture

The Centre for Research in Communication and Culture was very happy to host a talk by Dr Timothy Neff (University of Leicester) this week on How Media Ownership Matters. The event was held at Loughbor...

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Jan 22

'How Media Ownership Matters' provides a fresh approach to understanding news media power, moving beyond the typical emphasis on market concentration or media moguls.

Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Jan 22

We are delighted to host a talk by Dr Timothy Neff, co-author of the book How Media Ownership Matters,
@oxunipress.bsky.social, followed by a Q&A session chaired by @vstetka.bsky.social

🗓 Date: Wednesday, February 5th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
📍 Location: B111, Loughborough University

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Loughborough CRCC @lborocrcc.bsky.social · Jan 16

'Reactionary politics, women, and popular culture '
One-day symposium 21st May 2025 @lborouniversity.bsky.social

Keynote: Professor Angela McRobbie (Goldsmiths): ‘Top Girls No More? Gender After Neoliberalism and the New Far Right'

Deadline for abstracts 22 January shorturl.at/EH6e5

CRCC to host the symposium ‘Reactionary politics, women, and popular culture’ - Centre for Research in Communication and Culture

Photo by Marisa Howenstine

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