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The Centre for Comedy Studies Research (CCSR) is an international research centre devoted to the academic study of comedy. Proudly based at Brunel University.
Brunel University London
Joined July 2014
And yet another deadline - submit your paper to the panel on Conspiracy Theories and Humour at the 3rd CONNOR conference “Critical Turns in Conspiracy Theory Studies” (University of Tartu, Estonia, 21–22 May 2026) by November 30. More info at
connornordic.org
Over the past decade, research on conspiracy theories has grown into a vibrant and highly visible field. What began as a cycle of analysing conspiracy beliefs, narratives, and communities soon...
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This is a friendly reminder that the submission deadline for papers, panels, and workshops for the 2026 Humor Research Conference is five days away (Monday, December 1st). You can find full conference details and submit your proposal using the form at https://t.co/im9yKpC5XA
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It’s great to see this in print - it’s open access and free to download 😊@Bruneluni @BrunelResearch
Very pleased to see our article on intersectionality and humour, with @Comedy_Studies, published in the latest issue of the European journal of Cutural Studies
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As we grow up, we sometimes turn to children's literature and media again - to research them! Submit your 300-word abstract to the 18th ESSE Conference by January 31, 2026 to discuss this fascinating topic! More information at: https://t.co/pX3tMHDraB
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Don’t forget LCA members meeting Tuesday 18th November at 11am. Check your email inboxes for details of how to join us. 👉 Become a Live Comedy Association member for free: https://t.co/IU5J4PWOjU
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The Critical Humor Studies Association invites everyone to the virtual symposium on Humor and the Right: Global Perspectives on Politics, Media, and Culture. It will happen on Friday, November 14, 2025 8am-2:15pm PDT. Zoom link is provided upon registration.
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It’s been less than a week since we announced Live Comedy Day for 1 April 2026, and we’ve already had tons of positive feedback! 👉 Find out more: https://t.co/EedkUir01F
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Live Comedy Day is an opportunity for people working in live comedy to celebrate what they do and to shout about live comedy as a vital part of the UK creative industry. 📆 1 April 2026. 👉 Find out more: https://t.co/EedkUir01F
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Irish comedians lobby for official recognition of their art | ...as that would help unlock funding https://t.co/9DQFUsqmkb
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London Venue To Stage Special Event Exploring Safety In The Comedy Industry.
beyondthejoke.co.uk
London's Museum of Comedy is to stage a special live event entitled Reclaim The Comedy Night, bringing together comedians, promoters and industry professionals for an important and entertaining
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We're excited to announce Live Comedy Day! Taking place on 1 April 2026, it’ll celebrate the comedians, clubs, festivals, promoters, venues and audiences who make the UK’s live comedy scene the best in the world. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/dyHOzzX4tb
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There's never too many good humor research websites -and here's a brand new one! https://t.co/UBdtdBALKe tells about humor in the European public sphere by introducing the projects on this topic that have been carried out in the recent years. This is where science and fun meet!
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The 16th Annual Humor Research Conference will be held online on March 6–8, 2026. The call for papers, panels, and workshops is now open! Submit your proposal and find full details under the “Submissions” tab at https://t.co/im9yKpCDN8. The submission deadline is December 1.
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The 22nd Conference of the International Society for Luso-Hispanic Humor Studies will take place on June 3-5, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal! The abstract and bio submission deadline is December 5, 2025. Email your submissions and questions at xxiicongressohumor@gmail.com
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In their edited volume "Humour in Times of Confrontation, 1901 to the Present" published by Routledge, Shun-Liang Chao and Vivienne Westbrook examine the various and surprising ways in which humour has been powerfully employed as a response to conflict: https://t.co/9eaT9rHZ5Q
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Final call! 🚨 The UK Live Comedy Sector Survey closes in 2 days. Whether you’re a comic, producer, promoter or venue, your experience matters. Help strengthen the case for live comedy now 👉 https://t.co/Vav6Pz17hR
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European Journal of Humour Research announces a call for papers for the special issue "Ethnic humour in 21st century: Sociopolitical values and new geographies". Email the guest editors at: aleksandar.takovski@universitetiaab.com and guillem.castanar_rubio@tlu.ee by December 1!
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Welcome the newly born GRISU - the Italian Research Group on Humor Studies! The first GRISU Symposium will begin on October 14 at 9:00 a.m. (CEST) at the Scuola Universitaria Superiore IUSS in Pavia and online at https://t.co/0EPOhLDaa1
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