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Papers are closing locally, nationally and internationally. Journalists are heading for dole queues.

Media platforms are transforming

, and leaving many old trains behind.

Right now we're watching ITV in its headlong retreat from local news; Murdoch launch plans to charge for online; publications losing bucket-loads of cash as circulation and advertising revenue figures fall.

Just how big is the crisis in world journalism?

On

Wednesday October 28, 2-5 pm

experts from all over the world will participate in a unique video conference at Coventry University.

Entry will be free and open to all.

Academics and practioners from Africa, USA, Europe and China will contribute by video link.

The line-up so far:

Chair:

  • Kevin Marsh, editor, BBC College of Journalism and former editor of the Radio 4 Today programme.

Confirmed speakers:

  • Professor Adrian Monck, World Economic Forum, former head of journalism, City University
  • Professor Tim Luckhurst, University of Kent
  • Professor Richard Keeble, Lincoln University
  • Dr Fred Mudhai, Coventry University
  • Judith Townend, Journalism.co.uk

Speakers yet to be confirmed:

  • Jeremy Paxman, BBC Newsnight
  • Nick Davies, author of 'Flat Earth News'
  • Jeff Jarvis, professor of journalism, City University New York
  • Other experts from USA, Africa and China
For more information and offers of contributions:

John Mair, lecturer, Coventry University: johnmair100 at hotmail.com / j.mair at coventry.ac.uk or Journalism.co.uk: judith at journalism.co.uk .

An event supported by Journalism.co.uk and Coventry University Pro Vice Chancellor (International) David Pilsbury

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