[ecrea] UAO International Journalism Week 2013

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Abat Oliba CEU University International Journalism Week 2013 in 
Barcelona on Entrepreneurship and Journalism: Perspectives, Best 
Practices and Trends



Barcelona – March the 4th to March the 8th, 2013



The Vice-dean of Journalism Studies of the Abat Oliba CEU University 
(UAO) of Barcelona invites professors, professionals and teaching staff 
from international universities to participate at the «UAO International 
Journalism Week – 2013» entitled « Entrepreneurship and Journalism: 
Perspectives, Best Practices and Trends » organized by the Department of 
Journalism Studies from March the 4th to March the 8th 2013. The 
activity is a part of the Abat Oliba CEU International Journalism 
Program and presents four main purposes:



- To create a space of shared knowledge on issues regarding modern day 
Journalism / Mass Media entrepreneurial initiatives and trends through 
conferences, seminars and workshops

- To allow students from the Abat Oliba CEU University and students from 
other participating universities to understand the developments of 
entrepreneurial Journalism / Mass Media issues and concerns in today’s 
professional and academic environment

- To allow a space of mutual acquaintance, debate and collaboration 
between Journalism / Mass Media teachers and professionals from 
different international universities on academic and professional issues 
related to Journalism and Mass Media entrepreneurial practices and education

- To generate international contacts with experts and academics in the 
area of Journalism / Mass Media in order to promote common research and 
exchange projects



All the activities will be done in English with a public of Journalism 
and Mass Media students, professionals and teaching personnel from the 
Abat Oliba CEU University and other participant universities in Barcelona.



Who is invited to participate?

The « UAO International journalism week – 2013 » is open to:

- Teachers and professionals from international universities that have 
an Erasmus teacher collaboration agreement with the Abat Oliba CEU 
Journalism / Mass Media studies department (costs are covered by the 
Eramus teacher exchange program of their main faculty)

- Teachers and professionals from international universities that are 
interested in participating in the « UAO International Journalism Week – 
2013 » as a part of their international teaching experience (in this 
case costs must be covered by their own academic institutions)

- Students from international universities that wish to participate 
during the week’s activities under the supervision of a teacher / 
representative of their own university (costs must be covered privately 
or by their own academic institutions as a part of their international 
exchange program)

- Journalism / Mass Media students form the Abat Oliba CEU University in 
Barcelona

Transport and accommodation together with non scheduled meals must be 
handled by the participants in the context of their university’s 
international exchange programs. The organizers will gladly provide 
information regarding transport, nearby hotels and residences.



What kind of activities take place during the « UAO International 
Journalism Week – 2013 »?

The activities of the « UAO International Journalism Week – 2013 » will 
take place from March the 4th (Monday) to March the 8th (Friday) of 2013 
and are divided into four categories:

- Conferences, seminars and workshops from 9’00 to 13’30 hrs. (Monday to 
Friday)

- Two teacher exchange meetings that will take place from 15’00 to 17’00 
hrs. (Tuesday and Thursday)

- One guided cultural visit to Barcelona from 16’00 to 19’00 hrs. 
(Wednesday)

- Social events, like opening cocktail and closing dinner



What are the topics of this years International Journalism Week?

This year’s «UAO International Journalism Week – 2013 » will be centred 
on the subject «Entrepreneurship and Journalism: Perspectives, Best 
Practices and Trends », welcoming experts, professionals and 
academicians from different areas, such as:

- Information / Mass Media entrepreneurship: principles and tendencies 
in information and Mass Media business; local and global tendencies and 
best practices, etc.

- Journalism / Mass Media production: entrepreneurial journalism and its 
influence in news production, photojournalism and infographics; new 
trends in Mass Media production and narratives, etc.

- Journalism / Mass Media theory and effects: journalistic 
entrepreneurship trends, Mass Media theory and social effects; social 
networks and social / behavioural issues; intercultural communication 
and Mass Media; new paradigms in audiences and publics, etc.

- Journalism / Mass Media and new technologies: new frontiers of digital 
Journalism and journalistic entrepreneurship, best practices, Mass Media 
and social networks, on-line reporting, citizen journalism, etc.

- Journalism / Mass Media and design: graphic and infographic design 
practices and tendencies in journalistic entrepreneurial initiatives, etc.



How to participate:

Send an e-mail to the Vice-dean of Journalism studies of the Abat Oliba 
CEU University, Prof. Joan-Andreu Rocha Scarpetta ((jrochas /at/ uao.es)) with 
the following information:

- Full name(s) of participant(s)

- University, Department and Faculty that is being represented

- Brief CV (no more than five lines) indicating studies, teaching / 
professional experience, publications (if any) and personal interests 
(this CV will be used to present the participant during the weeks 
activities and in information material such as official web page, etc.)

- Contact details (complete address, e-mail and contact phone number)

- Title and brief resume of the conference / workshop that would be offered

- Digital photograph (jpeg format) of the participant for the event’s 
web page

A formal invitation letter will be sent to the participant in digital 
and paper format.






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