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About the Network

Disney, Culture and Society (DisNet) was founded in April 2022 to create an international space where people could come together to discuss and collaborate on Disney research. 

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Disney studies has come to the fore in recent years, and is interdisciplinary in its nature. However, scholars working on Disney are so spread out across disciplines and continents, so we need a 'home', where we can find one another, explore each other's work and collaborate on future research.

Our Aims

We are creating an inclusive and interdisciplinary space where scholars and learners can come together to discuss and collaborate on Disney Studies research.

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We want to highlight cutting edge research on Disney, as well as share conference, publishing and funding opportunities.

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Latest Member Events

  • Book Launch: In Conversation with Cindy Mediavilla and Kelsey Knox
    Mon, Apr 22
    Online
    Apr 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+1
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    Apr 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM GMT+1
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    Join us in conversation with Cindy Mediavilla and Kelsey Knox to discuss their new book, The Women Who Made Early Disneyland: Artists, Entertainers, and Guest Relations
  • DisNet Conference 2024
    Tue, Jun 25
    Online Conference
    Jun 25, 2024, 12:30 PM GMT+1 – Jun 29, 2024, 11:00 PM GMT+1
    Online Conference
    Jun 25, 2024, 12:30 PM GMT+1 – Jun 29, 2024, 11:00 PM GMT+1
    Online Conference
    Disney in a Time of Global Transformation
  • Developing Research, Approaches and Research Networking
    Wed, Feb 21
    Online
    Feb 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
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    Feb 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
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    Join Rebecca Williams, Len Testa and Robyn Muir to discuss how to develop a research programme and different research approaches in Disney Studies. Research speed networking will follow to identify future collaborations.
  • Disney Trivia
    Thu, Dec 14
    Online
    Dec 14, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
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    Dec 14, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
    Online
    Join us to celebrate the end of term and the year with some Disney Trivia - Minnie and Mickey Ears welcomed!
  • Book Launch: In Conversation with Robyn Muir
    Mon, Nov 13
    Online
    Nov 13, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
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    Nov 13, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
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    Join Robyn Muir to celebrate the launch of her new book, The Disney Princess Phenomenon: A Feminist Analysis! Robyn will be in discussion with Tracey Mollet, and the event will have a Q&A at the end.
  • Planning, Writing and Submitting a Journal Article with the International Journal of Disney Studies
    Fri, Oct 27
    Online
    Oct 27, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
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    Oct 27, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
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    Join Editors-in-Chief of the International Journal of Disney Studies, Robyn Muir and Rebecca Rowe to discuss how to plan, write and submit a journal article. A Q&A session will follow.
  • Disney 100 Celebration: Roundtable and Disney Bingo
    Mon, Oct 16
    Online
    Oct 16, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+1
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    Oct 16, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+1
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    Join us to celebrate and reflect on 100 years of Disney. We will first be joined by Shearon Roberts, Heather Holian and Tracey Mollet to reflect on the past, present and future of Disney, followed by the return of DisNet Bingo!
  • Book Launch: In Conversation with Robert Neuman
    Mon, Sep 25
    Online
    Sep 25, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
    Online
    Sep 25, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
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    Join Robert Neuman to celebrate the launch of his new book, From Hollywood to Disneyland: Walt Disney's Theme Park and the Influence of American Movies! Robert will be in discussion with Heather Holian, and the event will have a Q&A at the end.
  • DisNetworking
    Wed, Sep 13
    Online
    Sep 13, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
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    Sep 13, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
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    Join your fellow DisNeteers to get to know each other, make new connections and potentially collaborations!
  • PhDisney Day
    Tue, Apr 18
    Online
    Apr 18, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+1
    Online
    Apr 18, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+1
    Online
    Join Becca Rowe and Robyn Muir for PhDisney Day! There will be workshops on CV building, job applications, publishing as a PhD student, and networking. Bring your CVs along for informal feedback and advice.
  • Publishing Panel
    Wed, Mar 29
    Online
    Mar 29, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
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    Mar 29, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
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    Join Rowman and Littlefield and Intellect Books to discuss the publication process! We will be discussing how to approach publishers, how to turn your dissertation/thesis into a book, and the publication process
  • Writing for Different Audiences Workshop
    Wed, Feb 15
    Online
    Feb 15, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
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    Feb 15, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
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    Join John Wills, Allison McClain Merrill and Dori Koehler to learn how to craft your writing for different audiences: academic (journals/books), industry (media articles) and the public (blogs).
  • Conferences Panel
    Wed, Jan 25
    Online
    Jan 25, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
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    Jan 25, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
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    Join Brittany Eldridge and Robyn Muir to discuss how to make the most of conferences, how to write a good abstract, what makes a good paper, presentation tips, networking and dealing with conference imposter syndrome/anxiety.
  • Post-PhD Careers & Advice Workshop
    Mon, Dec 12
    Online Event
    Dec 12, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT
    Online Event
    Dec 12, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT
    Online Event
    Join Len Testa, Rebecca Rowe and Robyn Muir to hear their experiences of academia & industry post thesis! We will be discussing the range of options including industry, post-docs, academia and going on the job market in relation to the US, UK & EU.
  • Panel: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
    Wed, Nov 16
    Online
    Nov 16, 2022, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT
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    Nov 16, 2022, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT
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    Join Professor Heather Holian, Dr Pete Kunze and Dr Robyn Muir to discuss imposter syndrome in academia, how we can approach it, and build our support system within the network!
  • DisNet Halloween Quiz
    Wed, Oct 26
    Online Event
    Oct 26, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+1
    Online Event
    Oct 26, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+1
    Online Event
    Come and join us for a spooky DisNet Halloween quiz. Bring your lunch or dinner and meet with Disney Studies folks all over the world!
  • Work in Progress: Dr Michael Meindl
    Fri, Oct 07
    Online Event
    Oct 07, 2022, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM GMT+1
    Online Event
    Oct 07, 2022, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM GMT+1
    Online Event
    Michael will be presenting his research: History and Network Analysis of Disney's Multiplane Camera
  • Work in Progress: Dr Emily Aguiló-Pérez
    Wed, Aug 24
    Online Event
    Aug 24, 2022, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
    Online Event
    Aug 24, 2022, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+1
    Online Event
    Emily will be presenting her work in progress: LatiniFad: Disney's Representation of Latinxs
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