Transport In The Media
This interdisciplinary symposium explores relationships between transport policy and practice, academic research, and the media. It includes presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions with academics and practitioners. Themes include –
- methods for studying ‘new’ and ‘old’ media
- how transport academics could or should engage with the media, including as commentators or ‘pundits’
- media coverage of controversial transport topics including debates over road-building and rail safety
- how (and if) media coverage can lead to policy change, with examples including the coverage of cycle deaths and injuries.

The symposium starts with lunch on Monday 9th June (12-7pm) and continues on Tuesday 10th (9:30-12:30). It will be held at Lancaster University’s Conference Centre and is organised by CeMoRe in collaboration with Westminster University.

To contribute or participate please contact  Rachel Aldred, Visiting Fellow at   r.aldred@westminster.ac.uk)