Representation and Justice: Law, Media and Popular Culture Workshop
University of Strathclyde School of Law (RCSL Working Group on Law and Popular Culture).About
The RCSL Working Group on Law and Popular Culture invites submissions for a workshop at the University of Strathclyde School of Law, Glasgow, on 3 and 4 September 2026. The workshop explores the relationship between representation, justice, and popular culture, examining how law and justice are represented, mediated, imagined, and challenged across contemporary popular culture.
The organisers are particularly keen to support PhD students and early career researchers, and welcome theoretical, empirical, methodological, and creative approaches, including work-in-progress papers.
Themes
The workshop welcomes interdisciplinary contributions on law, media, justice and popular culture from fields including:
- Sociology of law and sociology
- Political science and criminology
- Media and cultural studies
- Legal studies and anthropology
- Gender studies
- Race and postcolonial studies and related fields
Who Can Apply
The call is open to interdisciplinary scholars and researchers across the social sciences, humanities and legal studies. PhD students and early career researchers are especially encouraged to submit.
Submission Guidelines
Submit an abstract of a maximum of 250 words via the official Microsoft Form. The closing date for abstract submissions is Friday, 10 July 2026.
Fee
The workshop runs on a break-even basis of GBP 50 per person to cover catering and organisational costs. A subsidised registration rate is available for PhD students and early career researchers.
How to Apply
Submit your abstract (max 250 words) through the official Microsoft Form before 10 July 2026. Further queries can be directed to hass-law-research@strath.ac.uk.