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Paul McDonald joined King's College London in August 2015 as a Professor in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries. He previously held esteemed positions including Professor of Cinema and Media Industries at the University of Nottingham, and has also served at the University of Portsmouth and Roehampton University. With a PhD in Film Studies from the University of Warwick, Paul’s focus is on critical media industries research, exploring specific areas such as film and television industries, digital distribution, and media piracy. He has contributed significantly to the academic discourse through numerous publications and edited volumes. Notably, Paul is the founder and director of the biennial Media Industries conference, which showcases interdisciplinary research in the field. He has worked on various funded research projects examining audience engagement and the impact of digital technologies on media consumption across different countries. Paul is also heavily involved in academic service, serving on editorial collectives and research councils, and engaging in public discussions on media matters.
King's College London • London, UK
Teaching and research in critical media industries.
University of Nottingham • Nottingham, UK
Led research initiatives in media industries.
University of Portsmouth • Portsmouth, UK
Taught cinema studies and media research.
Roehampton University • London, UK
Focused on critical studies in film.
South Bank University • London, UK
Supervised media performance programs.
University of Salford • Salford, UK
Conducted research on media production.
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