It’s such a weird feeling when I don’t know what my life should look like after finishing a PhD. My life has centred around it for four years, and now what? 🥲

It’s been a month since I officially passed my viva 🤓🎓🎉. A four-year journey has finally come to an end. I’m still feeling a bit overwhelmed by it, but honestly, I’m so happy to share that I’m officially #PhDone 😊👩‍🎓✨

How does affective polarization shape political participation? Maruša Lubej, Martin Dolezal & Andrej Kirbiš'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! 🎉 Share your research, insights, and passion for pop culture with our community. Ready to join us? Submit your abstract today! #PCA2026 #CallForAbstracts #PopCultureConference

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. John’s College, University of Cambridge ✨

Currently at the final corner of my PhD journey 🔥

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 [email protected] 😊

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 🫠

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 🍿 For LGBTQ history month our Department is hosting a showcase to celebrates Queer Screen Cultures! 🎥 📆 Friday 28th Feb 1-5pm 💸 Free Sign-up req. In show will be a range of queer films, videos, and documentaries curated by our students! www.ticketsource.co.uk/school-of-th...

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 [email protected] 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! 🐶

Calling all K-pop fans! 🙌🏻 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! 🫶🏻 www.facebook.com/share/p/dbWN...

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 ijoc.org/index.php/ij...

This app reminds me of the early days of Twitter 🥹

I just finished watching The Sopranos last night. The ending is mind-blowing. I can’t stop myself from thinking about it. What a great show! 🙌