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Mission

CIMARC represents the outward facing and international dimensions of our research culture. It offers media consultancy and training; develops links, contacts and networks; encourages research development; seeks research funding; and stages events, seminars and conferences.

Brief History

CIMA was originally established in 2002. When the Media School moved to the main media building in 2005 CIMARC was housed in a media rich room, with wide screen projection, storage for study resources, the Â鶹´«Ã½AV of Luton Press collection of books, and room for groups of up to 30 for research seminars. The centre was renamed CIMARC: The Centre for International Media Analysis Research and Consultancy in 2007 and had its Official Opening on 15th May 2008, with guest speaker Kate Adie.

A hub for international analysis

The centre now serves as a hub for international analysis and the dissemination of information and research, currently about the Middle East and Africa. It aims to provide a platform for debate (through lecture series, conferences and workshops) and to extend our engagement with external stakeholders including media practitioners, politicians and NGOs.