The Power of Social Media

The 1950’s founded the development of electronic computers which then steadily progressed to computers becoming a common household item in the 1980’s. This would then disrupt the media massively. By creating a platform for the public to freely share and receive information as well as a new mode of communication, society has changed massively as …

The National Media Museum

The National Media Museum was opened in Bradford in 1983 and spans over seven floors of galleries and interactive exhibitions. Claiming an important position in the history of media, the museum is home to what was originally Britain’s largest cinema screen and the first IMAX cinema in the UK. The broad definition of “The Media” …

Pokemon Go Roundtable Event

The participants of the Pokemon Go roundtable discussed the progression of gaming and how advances in mobile gaming have made Pokemon Go possible, but further how the game exploded and the public responded to this new form of media. Media has come further than just being classed as creative content that we observe or interact …

Celebrating the Books that Shape our Culture

From September 25th until October 1st is Banned Books Week. This is to encourage awareness of book censorship and how this is still a relevant issue today. Supported by major publishers such as Random house and Penguin Banned Book week was established in 1982. This was in a response to the amount of books being …

Ten Years of Youtube

On the 23rd of September Middlesex University in London holds host to a conference celebrating the tenth birthday of the video sharing website Youtube. With a selection of keynote speakers from across the globe this conference aims to look into the future of Youtube and what this may hold in relation to recent developments in technology. …

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Yorkshire Sculpture Park was established in  1977 with the intention of being able to cater to open air displays created by British and international artists. The gallery, located in West Bretton has been home to over 50 temporary pieces in the last 40 years. Featuring the work of many renowned and influential artists such as Andy …