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Professor Jamie Medhurst is a leading scholar in media and broadcasting history at Aberystwyth University, where he has held roles as Professor of Film and Media, Department Head, and Director of Research. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Higher Education Academy, his work focuses on broadcasting history, media policy, and Welsh cultural identity. He has authored numerous publications, including The Early Years of Television and the BBC, and leads projects like the AHRC-funded 'Broadcasting Policy in a Devolved UK.' Medhurst is Editor-in-Chief of Media History and contributes to national and international advisory boards.
Education:
- BA (Hons)
- MLib
- PhD
Research Interests:
- Broadcasting history
- Public Service Broadcasting
- Media policy and devolution
- Welsh media historiography
Recent Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes Welsh broadcasting's role in national identity, public service media challenges, and historical analyses of the BBC's institutional development. Key themes include policy evolution, cultural representation, and transnational media dynamics.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Advising & Grants:
- Supervised 8+ PhD students
- Secured £23k+ in AHRC, Leverhulme, and British Academy grants
- Current projects include 'Broadcasting Policy in a Devolved UK' (AHRC-funded)
Labs/Teams: Co-directs the Aberystwyth Centre for Media History and collaborates with international networks like Entangled Media Histories.
