Applications are being accepted for a one-year tuition scholarship for the Graduate Diploma in Electronic Journalism at the American University of Cairo, Egypt. Deadline for spring semester: November 1.

Graduate Diploma in Electronic Journalism at the American University of Cairo

Applications are being accepted for a one-year tuition scholarship for the Graduate Diploma in Electronic Journalism at the American University of Cairo, Egypt. Deadline for spring semester: November 1.

Eligible candidates will demonstrate financial need, ability to perform well in the program and professional experience where applicable.

AYCN is pleased to announce the ASEAN Media Forum organized by AMIC to be held in Bangkok on 9th and 10th November 2010. Members from Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand are encouraged to submit papers!

The ASEAN Media Forum will take place in Bangkok on 9th and 10th November 2010

AYCN is pleased to announce the ASEAN Media Forum organized by AMIC to be held in Bangkok on 9th and 10th November 2010. Members from Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand are encouraged to submit papers for the youth panel at the Media Forum.

The topic for the youth panel is: "Media for ASEAN Youth Community"
What are the most effective media tools to reach youth audiences and help in the process of ASEAN community building?

All papers will be selected on a competitive basis and an expert panel will be appointed for screening all the submissions. Kindly email the full papers (approximately 15 pages in length and double spaced) along with contact information and a brief bio to premila_manvi@amic.org.sg. The deadline for submission is August 30th, 2010.

For questions write to premila_manvi@amic.org.sg. Selected presenters will be funded by AMIC for travel and accommodation.

AYCN also invites participants for a full day workshop conducted by Madanmohan Rao, the Editor of The Asia-Pacific Internet Handbook, at the ASEAN Media Forum. Details are as follows:

Workshop Topic: Social Media in Asia: Growth, Opportunities and Challenges

The workshop will discuss questions such as how widespread is social media in Asia? How will it impact areas ranging from news media and disaster relief to entertainment and social entrepreneurship? What are the challenges related to infrastructure, tools, policy and culture? How to start and develop a social media network in ASEAN for regional community building?

The workshop will also be instrumental in coming up with a plan of action for future activities that will contribute towards building a youth news network for the Asia-Pacific community. We welcome all our members to come and participate at this workshop and the media forum.

The International Journalism MA at City University London’s Graduate School of Journalism is accepting application forms for the 2010/11 class.

The International Journalism MA at City University London’s world-renowned Graduate School of Journalism is designed to equip you to start a career in international news reporting, or return to a career with enhanced skills and understanding.

It is designed for students who do not live in the UK. You will leave with contacts in countries around the world, with insight into international news, and with a more profound understanding of other cultures.

You will benefit from:

• A prime location in the heart of London’s media district
• Excellent graduate prospects, with students working for international news organisations like Al-Jazeera, CNN, APTN, BBC World Service, and Dow Jones
• An international focus, with students coming from 38 different countries in 2009/10
• Experienced faculty and world-famous guest speakers. Recent visitors to the course have included senior figures from Reuters, Channel 4 News, Sky News, APTN, Reuters Iraq and A-24 African network

Places available for the 2010/11 class.

What next?

• Find out more about the course
• Follow cityjournalism on Twitter
• Join our Facebook group
• Look around our facilities on Flickr
• See the websites produced by 2009/10 International Journalism students: The Alarm; Green on Grey; The First Pint
• See Student Centre website for details about accommodation, visas, finance, and international student support