Our mission is to produce world-class analytical, theoretical and empirical research that contributes to public debate on cultural, communications and media policies in Scotland, the UK, the EU, and globally.

We are internationally networked in the academic world and have excellent relationships with policy makers, cultural agencies and the media and communications industries.

We value our role as an independent voice and aim to be a highly respected source of critical analysis.

Latest news

  • 31 May

    The New European Agenda for Culture discussed in Florence

    On 24 May, EC officials, and international group of cultural figures and academic experts met to discuss the New European Agenda for Culture in a workshop held at the European University Institute.
  • 29 May

    ICA Pre-Conference: Online Distribution and Internet Television

    Gillian Doyle gave the opening keynote at the ICA pre-conference on Screen Industries in East-Central Europe held at the National Film Archive in Prague on 22-23 May 2018.
  • 29 May

    Screen Sector in Scotland

    Dr Inge Sørensen gave evidence on the use of data and statistics in the Screen Sector in Scotland at the Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee, Thursday 24th May 2018.
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