Political Sciences and International Studies Alumni
PhD Researcher in Politics (ESRC +3)
Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, University of Bath
Start date: September 2016
Research topic: Examining the Impact and Effectiveness of Facebook on Party Campaigns
I am examining the use of Facebook as a political campaign tool by British political parties across three contexts, the 2015 General Election, 2017 General Election and the 2016 Welsh Assembly Elections. Through analysing Facebook data and undertaking interviews, I will evidence how and why Facebook is used, questioning its effectiveness and impact upon parties’ campaigns. Facebook appears to be a vital tool, that as part of a new data led political zeitgeist, within an era of party decline and radicalism, may help or hinder parties to campaign.
Research supervisors: Dr Nick Startin, Dr David Cutts, Prof. Roger Scully
Professional memberships/Positions held:
PSA Early Career Member
POLIS Student Research Rep
Email: th612@bath.ac.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TristanHotham