Dr Allison Cavanagh

Profile

I have recently published a monograph on the role of the media in anti-vaccination narratives in the twentieth century, looking at modern polio and whooping cough in the UK. I continue to develop this work and have interests in reader commentary, participation, cultural history , social networks and historical studies of print media.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Acting programme lead MA Promotional Media

<h4>Research projects</h4> <p>Some research projects I'm currently working on, or have worked on, will be listed below. Our list of all <a href="https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir/research-projects">research projects</a> allows you to view and search the full list of projects in the faculty.</p>

Professional memberships

• International Communications Association (ICA)
• Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Assoication (MeCCSA)
• European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA)

Student education

I presently teach at both postgraduate and undergraduate level on a range of modules focused on cultural history, the media and theories of media and communication.

Research groups and institutes

• PRIA

<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>We welcome enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>