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------- Forwarded message follows ------- From: Mark Roseman <[log in to unmask]> University of Glamorgan 04.04.2003-06.04.2003, Glamorgan Conference, 'Britain and the German Democratic Republic (GDR)' at the University of Glamorgan (4 - 6 April 2003) The conference will take place from Friday 4 April until Sunday 6 April at the University of Glamorgan in South Wales. The conference programme brings together both leading experts in the field and of Anglo-GDR relations as well as new, up-and-coming scholars, all of whom are at the cutting edge of a new generation of archival-based studies. The conference will provide a platform for work in progress, which could gain from expert appraisal, as well as for those having completed projects within the subject's parameters. The principal topics for discussion and participants presenting papers include: An opening address by Professor Ulrich Pfeil (Deutsches Historisches Institut, Paris) on 'Cultural Relations between the GDR and the Western Countries' Film and Anglo-GDR Relations Professor Bert Hogenkamp (University of Utrecht) Dr Martin Brady (King's College, University of London) Rosemary Stott (London Metropolitan University) Organisational Contacts between Britain and the GDR Professor Stefan Berger and Dr Norry LaPorte (University of Glamorgan): Trade union relations, 1949 - 1990 Professor John Sandford (University of Reading): The peace movements during the 1980s Dr Peter Thompson (University of Sheffield): The Western Left and GDR Dissidents 1971-1989 Professor Anthony Glees (Brunel University): the Stasi and Anglo-GDR Relations Dr Henning Hoff (University of Cologne): Relations between the British Labour Movement and the GDR, 1949 - 1990 Regional Relations Damian MacCon Udlah (University College, London): Relations between the GDR and Northern Ireland Professor Marianne Howarth (Nottingham Trent University): Relations between Scotland, Wales and the GDR Professional Relations Professor Mike Dennis (University of Wolverhampton): British historians and the GDR Dr Toby Thacker (University of Cardiff): Music and Anglo-GDR Relations Dr Merrilyn Thomas (University College, London): Relationship between the British and East German Churches Witness Seminar Peter Johnson (Former Reuters and BBC Journalist): Journalists and the GDR Rainer Oschmann (Neues Deutschland correspondent in Britain during the 1980s): A GDR foreign correspondent during the Thatcher Years John Green (Camera Man and British-born East German News Reporter): The GDR through the lens of a British television journalist (1964-90) Stanley Forman (Film Director and Communist Activist): A life in film between Britain and the GDR The Federal Republic and Anglo-GDR Relations Dr. Arnd Bauerkไmper (Zentrum fuer Zeithistorische Forschung, Potsdam) Dr. Detlev Nakath (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter bei "Helle Panke zur F๖rderung von Politik, Bildung und Kultur e.V.", Berlin) The conference organisers welcome all enquiries from interested persons. A full programme and online registration form will shortly be available at www.glam.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Professor Stefan Berger: [log in to unmask] Dr Norry LaPorte: [log in to unmask] Homepage <www.glam.ac.uk>