Media engagement

We’ve established relationship with a number of international broadcasters and production companies and staff are currently employed on a range of projects for both TV and radio. Prof. Matt Flinders is currently working on projects for both the BBC and ITV and Dr Alistair Cochrane was recently named as a ‘New Generation Thinker’ for BBC Radio 3

We regularly contribute to a number of national newspapers and websites and are always looking for new and innovative ways of reaching-out to new sections of society.

Research strand on Art and Politics

This provides new opportunities in terms of further developing our emphasis on using the media to promote active citizenship.

Media engagement strategy

This complements our emphasis on training and professional skills. In 2015 Matt Flinders will be working with the Political Studies Association and a number of broadcasters to launch a new competition – Total Exposure – for social scientists to pitch new ideas for programmes based on their work to commissioners.

Specialist media training for academics

We also offer specialist media training for academics as part of a portfolio of cutting-edge courses.

Examples of media engagement

Dr Alistair Cochrane presents a programme on animal rights on BBC Radio 3.

In 2015 Matt Flinders will be working with the Political Studies Association and a number of broadcasters to launch a new competition - Total Exposure - for social scientists to pitch new ideas for programmes based on their work to commissioners.

Prof Matt Flinders