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From: Colin Sparks <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Day conference on Broadcasting in the Arab World Dear Colleagues, The Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) is organising a=20 one day conference on "Broadcasting in the Arab World: Challenges and Prospects" Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2003, Venue: University of Westminster, 309 Regent Street, London W1. The conference aims to bring together academics and practioners in the field to discuss the repercussions of satellite development on Arab broadcasting and the new public sphere in the making. The conference = will also address the war coverage in Iraq from the perspective of different broadcasting channels. The main themes the conference will address are: 1- The changing world of Arab broadcasting: including structure, technologies, regulations, and the connection between broadcasting and development. 2- Arab media audiences: discussing the status of audience research in=20 the Arab world and in the diaspora. 3- Are we witnessing an Arab public sphere in the making? Discussion of the role of Al-Jazeera channel and others in providing this free space where audiences express their views freely and exchange ideas on a = global scale. 4- War Coverage: Looking into the various ways Al-Jazeera, CNN and the=20 BBC cover the Palestianian Israeli conflict and the war in Iraq. The conference will be of interest to academics, journalists, students, diplomats and others concerned about developments in the Arab media. Conference fees: Students free. Academics, journalists and institutions: =A325. Places are limited, so please contact us soon to make a booking. For more information, please contact: Alison Sorrell Research Office Univesity of Westminster Northwick Park E-mail: [log in to unmask] Tel: 020 79115968; Fax: 020 7911 5942