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MEDIA WorldWatch. Promoting culture through communication. International Non-for-profit Organisation promoting Cultural preservation exchange education through the modern communication Media. MEDIA WorldWatch. MEDIA WorldWatch. Founders: RAI – Radio Television Italiana
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MEDIA WorldWatch Promoting culture through communication
International Non-for-profit Organisationpromoting Cultural preservation exchange educationthrough the modern communication Media MEDIA WorldWatch
MEDIA WorldWatch • Founders: • RAI – Radio Television Italiana • University of Westminster • Team progetti srl • Other Broadcasters andor Public Bodies
MEDIA WorldWatch • Activities: world media research promotion and dissemination of high-quality cultural content education and training
MEDIA WorldWatch • world media research: • organisation and coordination of media studies through the use of international media user groups (consumers) • collection of statistical data regarding new-media (TV-Radio-Web) • Media and technology policy studies
MEDIA WorldWatch • promotion and dissemination of high-quality cultural content through: • Evaluation of cultural heritage content • Production of high quality cultural programmes • Professional training • Organisation of exhibitions • Use of new technologies
MEDIA WorldWatch • Education and Training: • Design and coordination of cources in new media (TV – Radio – Web) • Creation and coordinagion of networks of excellence in media studies • Promotion of collaboration between comsumers, local Authorities, academic bodies and industry
MEDIA WorldWatch • Year 2004 planning: • Creation of the organising Committee (founders) • Invitations to partner organisations • International recognition • Initial funding activities • Formal launch event
MEDIA WorldWatch • Funding: European Commission: MEDIA Marie Curie Private funding Media and Technology short courses
Established in 1838 at Regent Street as the Royal Polytechnic 22,000 students in 4 campuses Number 1 University in UK for Media Studies (source Guardian 2003 University ranking tables) - 7000 students in new Media, Film, Animation, Communications £2,000,000 per annum research funding for Culture & media related research (EU & UK)