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Adam Weatherhead
Update
September 3rd, 2009
Pick of the Commonwealth
In this month's edition:
Fiji suspended from the Commonwealth
we hear from Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General, Botswana's
Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba
reaction from Fijian athletes ahead of next year's Commonwealth
Games in India.
We profile the fastest man in the world, Jamaican Usain Bolt.
Children are being poisoned picking tobacco in Malawi.
The monsoon season draws to a close in Asia, but has nature been
kind or cruel this year?
And who should take over from the Queen as head of the
Commonwealth? A survey shows thumbs down to Prince Charles.
We are currently looking for reaction to Pick of the Commonwealth which
can be downloaded from our website or accessed off satellite via WRN. We
are trying to update our lists on who is using which method of delivery,
and who is transmitting it, in part or in full. If you are using Pick of
the Commonwealth we would like to hear from you. Do give us your
feedback, whether good or bad. Please reply to: elizabeth@cba.org.uk
Pick of the Commonwealth is a 30-minute monthly radio programme,
available to all CBA member stations for re-broadcast free of charge. It
includes stories and interviews from around the world - putting your
listeners in touch with the people and issues that matter. It is
available from www.cba.org.uk/pick, or by WRN satellite relay.
If your station is unable to access it, please contact Adam Weatherhead
at the CBA.
CBA Member organisations in Fiji
With Fiji Suspended from the Commonwealth, what is the position of the
CBA's member organisations in Fiji? As a Commonwealth NGO, it is up to
the CBA whether to keep such organisations in membership in suspend
them. This is a matter for the CBA Committee to consider in due course.
CBA Lecture 2009
With the UK deep in controversy over recent remarks by James Murdoch of
News International about what he feels is "unfair competition from the
BBC" and his view that all broadcasting should be run on a basis of
profit, the MD of the ABC, Mark Scott, delivers a CBA Lecture next week
on "Why Public Broadcasting Matters More than Ever." This is on 9th
September at the Australian High Commission in London. Admission is by
ticket only.
Apply Now for 2010-11 CBA MA Bursaries
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association is offering two bursaries to
full-time staff of CBA's member organisations from developing countries
in the Commonwealth for post-graduate courses at the prestigious City
University and the University of Westminster in London, UK.
The MA Bursaries are in International Journalism at the City University
and in broadcast related subjects at the Westminster University. The
scholarship is tenable for one year.
The bursaries are part sponsored by the Chevening Programme of the UK's
Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Westminster and City Universities,
International Students House, Goodenough College and the Commonwealth
Broadcasting Association.
Please note that airfares of selected bursars will have to be paid by
the bursars' organisations and a guarantee to this effect must be given.
Application and reference forms are available here
<http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/2009-10MABursaries.php> .
Closing Date for receiving applications: 31 January, 2010
For queries please email Jasmine Dhariwal: jas@cba.org.uk
Apply for MA bursary at Universiti of Brunei
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) invites applications
from full-time staff of CBA member organisations from the developing
countries of the Commonwealth for a one-year Masters in Public Policy at
the University of Brunei.
This is a full-time course and the bursary includes full-tuition fees
for the selected applicant and free accommodation at the university
hostel (single room only). This is being sponsored by Universiti Brunei
Darussalam.
Please note that airfare to and from Brunei and subsistence costs have
to be met by the candidate or the candidate's organisation.
Application and reference forms are available here
<http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/Brunei_University_Bursary.
php> .
Closing Date for receiving applications: 14 March, 2010
For queries please email Jasmine Dhariwal: jas@cba.org.uk
CBA at IBC
The CBA will again have a stand at the IBC on the 11-15 September at the
RAI in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
You can find the CBA stand by its stand number 10.A02. If you will be
attending the conference and wish to arrange a meeting with any of the
CBA staff please feel free to contact us so that we can arrange a time
to meet.
For discounted registration you can use our promotional passcode 24076
or download and print off a ticket available on the CBA website here
<http://www.cba.org.uk/conferences_and_events/IBC/index.php> .
CBA Training
CBA Self Directed - Introduction to Change Management
September
The CBA will be launching its first self-directed online learning
modules for trainees in member stations. The course introduces
broadcasters to the concepts of change management and performance
management. The aim is to meet the need for more effective staff
development and good governance of Commonwealth institutions. This 4
module course introduces broadcasters to some basic concepts of change
management and performance management, relating them to real situations
in the work place.
Areas covered include the basics of: common attitudes to change;
communication techniques; performance management and appraisal systems.
For more information about this online course and how to apply please
contact: jas@cba.org.uk
CBA, Distance Learning Course - Website Media Production Course
October
This eight week distance learning course in website development helps
online producers understand the tools and best practice of website
coding and layout, especially in developing countries where resources
are limited. The course covers design issues as well as basic to
intermediate coding skills in HTML and CSS.
Tutors: David Thomas & Edward Scotcher
This course is also open to non members for a fee, for further
information please contact: training@cba.org.uk
Take the CBA Online Survey
To help improve the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association's services we
are currently running an online survey to gather your thoughts and
views.
We're keen to hear what you think of the website, its features and
accessibility and our services so we can improve and adapt to meet even
more of your needs.
Click here
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=43WsHSkFtkgc8GMdcSCAAw_3d_3d> to
complete the survey.
New CBA Media Forum for TV & Radio
In July 2009 the CBA launched a new online discussion forum for staff at
member stations around the world.
The forum is used by members to discuss current issues and post
questions to each other. Guest experts in different areas of media
production are also available to answer questions through this forum.
We hope this exciting forum will give greater access to advice and
network opportunities for CBA member organisation and their staff.
Access to the forum will be free for CBA member stations but only
available through a secure username and password.
For further information please contact the CBA Training Director Jasmine
Dhariwal.
Women in Media
The South Asia Women in Media (SAWM) first regional conference will be
held in Lahore, Pakistan on October 10-11, 2009. For more information,
contact: shehark@gmail.com
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
17 Fleet Street
London EC4Y 1AA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 75835550
Fax: +44 (0)20 75835549
Email: cba@cba.org.uk
Website: www.cba.org.uk <http://www.cba.org.uk/>
Registered in England. Registration Number: 3561848
Update June 1st, 2009
Pick of the Commonwealth
In this month's edition Robin White finds out why India's Congress Party is suddenly doing so well. There's a drive to improve exports throughout the Commonwealth, and Robin discusses the impact of the world wide economic recession on this. And we meet the winners of this year's Commonwealth Writers' prizes.
Pick of the Commonwealth is a 30-minute monthly radio programme, available to all CBA member stations for re-broadcast free of charge. It includes stories and interviews from around the world - putting your listeners in touch with the people and issues that matter. It is available from www.cba.org.uk/pick, or by WRN satellite relay.
If your station is unable to access it, please contact Adam Weatherhead at the CBA.
Training
Scriptwriting & Producing Children's Programmes Workshop
Journalists from Commonwealth Broadcasting Association member organisations in the Caribbean (TV) are invited to apply to attend a workshop on children's programmes, which takes place at The Creative Production & Training Centre in Jamaica from Monday 15 to 19 June 2009.
The workshop will include screenings, discussion and also look at how to construct a good script as well as shooting and filming a short film for children.
This 5 day workshop is organised by the Creative Production & Training Centre in partnership with The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (www.cba.org.uk) and Prix Jeunesse. Places on this workshop are limited and MUST be endorsed by your manager and are only open to CBA member organisation staff.
The workshop is offered for free but travel and accommodation costs will need to be covered by the member organisation.
Closing date: 10 June, 2009
For further information please contact Jas@cba.org.uk
Training - Distance Learning course : Radio Journalism for the Internet Age
This 8 week course is a distillation of some of the "must have" basics skills of Radio production. It will be based on part of the existing Radio Journalism and Production course, with new elements to reflect changing use of the internet in radio journalism.
The course aims to help working radio reporters and producers to understand a range of issues and skills and to help them to apply them to their daily work.
Tutors: Robin White & David Thomas This course is also open to non members for a fee - for further
information email: Jas@cba.org.uk
The 4th Media & Entertainment Expo and Conference, Karachi Expo Centre
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) is supporting the 4th Media & Entertainment Expo and Conference to be held from 26th - 28th June 2009 at the Karachi Expo Centre. The event organisers are also holding a 3 day televised Media Conference. Details and online registration is available on the MEX website: www.mex.com.pk <http://www.mex.com.pk/>
Social Media and the CBA
You can now keep up with the CBA in two new and exciting ways.
The CBA has a Facebook page. You can join our group here: www.cba.org.uk/facebook
The CBA has also just started tweeting on Twitter. You can follow us
here: http://twitter.com/commonwealthba
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
17 Fleet Street
London EC4Y 1AA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 75835550
Fax: +44 (0)20 75835549
Email: cba@cba.org.uk
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Update May 15th, 2009 Training -
5 day Inter-ethnic & Conflict Workshop
Mid Career Practitioners from Commonwealth Broadcasting Association member organistions from Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique (TV & Radio) are invited to apply to attend a development journalism workshop entitled "Interethnic and Conflict Reporting" which takes place in Nairobi, Kenya from the Monday 22 to 26 June 2009.
The workshop will help to develop and promote a positive role for the media in counteracting and preventing negative portrayal of different cultures and conflict. The project is designed to promote a constructive role for the media in helping societies reduce conflicts based on ethnicity, race, religion and gender.
This 5 day workshop is organised by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (www.cba.org.uk <http://www.cba.org.uk/> ) in partnership with The Commonwealth Foundation (www.commonwealthfoundation.com <http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com/> ) and UNESCO, Nairobi ( www.unesco-nairobi.org <http://www.unesco-nairobi.org/> ) and the local partner is Nation TV.
Places on this workshop are limited and MUST be endorsed by your manager and are only open to CBA member organisation staff. Flight and accommodation for the duration of the workshop will be paid for. Only successful applicants will be notified.
Closing date: 1 June, 2009
Download an Application Form from the CBA website
Training - Scriptwriting & Producing Children's Programmes Workshop
Journalists from Commonwealth Broadcasting Association member organisations in the Caribbean (TV) are invited to apply to attend a workshop on children's programmes, which takes place at The Creative Production & Training Centre in Jamaica from Monday 15 to 19 June 2009.
The workshop will include screenings, discussion and also look at how to construct a good script as well as shooting and filming a short film for children.
This 5 day workshop is organised by the Creative Production & Training Centre in partnership with The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (www.cba.org.uk) and Prix Jeunesse. Places on this workshop are limited and MUST be endorsed by your manager and are only open to CBA member organisation staff.
The workshop is offered for free but travel and accommodation costs will need to be covered by the member organisation.
Closing date: 10 June, 2009
For further information please contact Jas@cba.org.uk
Training - Distance learning course : Radio Journalism for the Internet Age
This 8 week course is a distillation of some of the "must have" basics skills of Radio production. It will be based on part of the existing Radio Journalism and Production course, with new elements to reflect changing use of the internet in radio journalism.
The course aims to help working radio reporters and producers to understand a range of issues and skills and to help them to apply them to their daily work.
Tutors: Robin White & David Thomas
This course is also open to non members for a fee - for further information email: Jas@cba.org.uk
CBA Bursary to visit IBC - last chance to apply
The CBA is again offering a bursary to visit IBC in September 2009. Applications are invited from staff working for member organisations in the African Continent, Asia, the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
Applicants should hold a position in their company which has responsibility for technical matters at a policy or planning level and for which a visit to IBC would benefit them and their companies but due to financial restrictions they would not otherwise be able to attend. Only one application from a single company will be considered, so it is advantageous that companies ensure that there strongest candidate applies. In the event of multiple applicants from the same company only the first one received by the CBA will be considered.
Closing date for applications for the bursary is 25th May 2009 and the successful applicant will be notified by May 31st.
The bursary will cover the economy return airfare to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, five nights bed and breakfast accommodation and a daily subsistence allowance. In addition the successful applicant will have access to all conference proceedings and the exhibition. It will be the applicants' responsibility to obtain a visa to visit the Netherlands. Letters of invitation will be provided.
IBC takes place from the 10th until the 15th September 2009. More information is available at www.ibc.org <http://www.ibc.org/> .
Applicants should apply for a bursary by using the form, that can be downloaded from the CBA website <http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/2009_IBC_Bursary.php> , and returning it to neil@cba.org.uk or fax to +44 20 7583 5549.
Closing date: 25 May, 2009
Get more involved in the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Foundation is calling for applications from young professionals under the age of 30 years, what are members of a Commonwealth Association and who wish to participate in a study visit to Chennai, India to gain an understanding of development priorities in the Commonwealth on issues such as gender equality, HIV and AIDS, climate change and disability.
This call for nominations is open to young professionals from Asia and Africa. The Foundation wishes to encourage more young professionals to become actively involved in the work of Commonwealth Associations by leading on issues of importance to young people.
Applicants must:
* Be under 30 years of age at the time the youth study tour is scheduled to begin
* Be a member of an accredited Commonwealth Proffessional Association (such as the CBA)
* Able to demonstrate that they have and interest in global issues and how these relate to their country
* Willing to undertake work with their Commonwealth Association after the visit
* Have obtained a secondary school degree or equivalent at the time of application, preferably in a field relevant to development - continued academic study at the University level would be advantageous
* Be fluent in English
* Be a citizen of a Commonwealth developing country in Asia or Africa
Priority will be given to candidates that may have a minimum of two years work experience in a developing country in an area relevant to the Commonwealth Foundation's Human Development Programme - Health, Gender, Education, Youth, and Disability.
Applications must reach the CBA by: 20 May, 2009
Oscar van Leer Fellowships 2009
The Oscar van Leer Fellowships aim to contribute to a gradual improvement in the quality and quantity of media coverage of early childhood issues by training up-and-coming journalists.
The fellowship consists of a four-week, expenses-paid training course in The Netherlands covering journalism and children's issues.
The fellowships are open to journalists in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, the Caribbean, and the Indian region of Orissa. Applicants can work in any form of media, including print, radio, television or web.
Closing date: 18 August, 2009
For more details, please visit www.bernardvanleer.org/ovlf
Social Media and the CBA
You can now keep up with the CBA in two new and exciting ways.
The CBA has a Facebook page so search for the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association and join our group. The CBA has also just started tweeting on Twitter. You can follow us here: http://twitter.com/commonwealthba
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
17 Fleet Street
London EC4Y 1AA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 75835550
Fax: +44 (0)20 75835549
Email: cba@cba.org.uk
Website: www.cba.org.uk <http://www.cba.org.uk/>
Registered in England. Registration Number: 3561848
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Adam Weatherhead
Update
April 2nd, 2009
Pick of the Commonwealth
Another excellent installment of the CBA's radio programme hosted by Robin
White is now available. In this edition: abductions and witchcraft in the
Gambia. As the Commonwealth celebrates its 60th birthday, we ask what do
the young think of the organisation; Canada's indigenous Beaver Lake Cree
people fight the oil companies, who they claim are ruining their land and
their traditions; and with Fiji on the verge of expulsion from the
Commonwealth, we hear from the New Zealand Foreign Minister.
Pick of the Commonwealth is a 30-minute monthly radio programme, available
to all CBA member stations for re-broadcast free of charge. It includes
stories and interviews from around the world - putting your listeners in
touch with the people and issues that matter. It is available from
www.cba.org.uk/pick, or by WRN satellite relay.
If your station is unable to access it, please contact Adam Weatherhead at
the CBA.
Commonwealth Short Story Competition deadline approaches
Now is the time for CBA members to encourage their listeners/viewers to
enter the Commonwealth Short Story Competition. Here are some quick points
that could be mentioned.
* The winner receives a prize of £2,000 and there are regional prizes of
£500.
* The competition is open to all people who are citizens of a Commonwealth
member country.
* There is no age limit or requirement to write about a particular theme.
* Entries may be made by both amateur and professional writers.
* The stories must not exceed 600 words.
* Entries should be sent to e.dcosta@commonwealth.int
The deadline for entries: 11 May 2009
More details of the rules and how to enter can be found on the CBA website
<http://www.cba.org.uk/awards_and_competitions/Short_Story/2009_ShortStoryComp.php>
Apply for MA bursary at Universiti of Brunei - deadline extended
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association invites applications from
full-time staff of CBA member organisations from the developing countries
of the Commonwealth for a one-year Masters in Public Policy at the
Universiti of Brunei.
This is a full-time course and the bursary includes full-tuition fees for
the selected applicant and free accommodation at the university hostel
(single room only). This is being sponsored by Universiti of Brunei
Darussalam.
Please note that airfare to and from Brunei and subsistence costs have to
be met by the candidate or the candidate's organisation.
Applications forms are available online from the CBA Website
<http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/2008_CBA_Brunei_University_Bursary.php>
.
Closing Date for receiving applications extended to: 17 April, 2009
CBA & Thomson Foundation Distance Learning Course: Introduction to TV News
Reporting & new TV Technologies **apply for this very popular course**
This 8 week distance learning course is a distillation of some of the
"must have" basics skills of TV production. It aims to help working TV
reporters and producers to understand a range of issues and skills and to
help them to apply them to their daily work.
Note: applications must be endorsed by the applicant's Manager. Non-CBA
Members, or applicants from the developed world, can enroll for a one-off
fee of £250 to be paid via PayPal on the CBA Website.
Applications forms are available online from the CBA Website
<http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/courses.php> .
Closing Date for receiving applications extended to: 24 April, 2009
If you require further information, please contact Jasmine Dhariwal,
Training Director at: Jas@cba.org.uk
Applications for Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2009
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission supports fellowships for
mid-career professionals from developing Commonwealth countries to spend
periods (typically three months) with a relevant UK host organisation in
their field for a programme of professional development. This can include
a very limited time for attendance at short courses as well as visits to
other organisations. Approximately 65 Fellowships are awarded each year.
The CBA is prepared to support appropriate, high quality applications from
employees of its member organastion.
Applications can only be made through the CBA which acts as the 'nominator'.
Application forms and more details on the fellowship are on the CSC
website at www.cscuk.org.uk <http://www.cscuk.org.uk/> .
A statement of not more than 400 words explaining to which extent the
fellowship will be relevant to your organisation and country should be
sent with the completed form as well as a draft clear programme which you
would wish to follow as part of your professional development for the 3
months to Jas@cba.org.uk
If you require assistant in completing the form please write to the CBA at
Jas@cba.org.uk .
Applications must be received by the CBA no later than: 24 April, 2009
CBA Bursary to visit IBC
The CBA is again offering a bursary to visit IBC in September 2009.
Applications are invited from staff working for member organisations in
the African Continent, Asia, the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
Applicants should hold a position in their company which has
responsibility for technical matters at a policy or planning level and for
which a visit to IBC would benefit them and their companies but due to
financial restrictions they would not otherwise be able to attend. Only
one application from a single company will be considered, so it is
advantageous that companies ensure that there strongest candidate applies.
In the event of multiple applicants from the same company only the first
one received by the CBA will be considered.
Closing date for applications for the bursary is 25th May 2009 and the
successful applicant will be notified by May 31st.
The bursary will cover the economy return airfare to Amsterdam in the
Netherlands, five nights bed and breakfast accommodation and a daily
subsistence allowance. In addition the successful applicant will have
access to all conference proceedings and the exhibition. It will be the
applicants' responsibility to obtain a visa to visit the Netherlands.
Letters of invitation will be provided.
IBC takes place from the 10th until the 15th September 2009. More
information is available at www.ibc.org <http://www.ibc.org/> .
Applicants should apply for a bursary by using the form, that can be
downloaded from the CBA website
<http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/2009_IBC_Bursary.php> , and
returning it to neil@cba.org.uk or fax to +44 20 7583 5549.
Closing date: 25 May, 2009 at the very latest
Connecting Rural Communities Forum to be held in Delhi
Member organisations in Delhi may like to know that the Commonwealth
Telecommunications Organisation is running an event called "Connecting
Rural Communities Forum 09" on 23-25 June in Delhi. It's based around
increasing both ICT connectivity and data rich broadcasting. There's a
panel session on the first day looking at: Identifying successful and
transferable lessons for connecting rural areas: Practical insights from
world class schemes. Expressions of interest are welcome to Philip Baker:
P.Baker@cto.org.int
ABC - International Development Opportunities
ABC International Projects works to build capacity in partner
organisations through specialist advice, technical support, training and
mentoring. Currently they are working in Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu,
Solomon Islands, Cambodia, Vietnam and various Pacific-wide initiatives.
Over the next 12-18 months ABC International Projects will be seeking a
range of specialist advisors or consultants for assignment durations
ranging from one month to one year. Expressions of interest are sought.
More information is available from the CBA website
<http://www.cba.org.uk/about_the_CBA/ABC_International_Development.php> .
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
17 Fleet Street
London EC4Y 1AA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 75835550
Fax: +44 (0)20 75835549
Email: cba@cba.org.uk
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The CBA takes this opportunity to thank all our members for their support and assistance over the past year, and to send our good wishes for a peaceful and prosperous 2009. We hope we may get to know the new generation of broadcasting leaders from the Pacific in Tonga in February, and from the rest of the Commonwealth in April 2010 in Johannesburg.
Update
December 18th, 2008
2009 CBA Regional Conference, Tonga
The number of seats on flights arriving in Tonga around the time of the conference is limited so if you are planning to attend we suggest that you make you travel arrangements sooner rather than later. This is a regional conference for Pacific Broadcasters.
Theme: Broadcasting for a Better Tomorrow
Venue: Dateline Hotel for the accommodation and the Convention Centre for the sessions
Dates:
9-10 February: Climate Change Workshop
11-12 February: Main Conference
13 February: Regulatory Workshop - for those responsible for broadcasting regulation
13 February: Technical Workshop - for engineers
13 February: Management Workshop - for Pacific Island broadcasting managers
For a registration form, programme and Tonga travel guide, visit www.cba.org.uk/tonga.
The Conference will be targeted at the Pacific area, including Australia and New Zealand. The CBA Committee is also invited.
Workshop on Children’s TV programmes
The CBA will again next year support a Workshop on Children’s TV programmes, with AIBD, SABA & ASBU and other international partners.
40 TV producers will participate in this international children’s TV production to produce their own short TV documentaries, titled “I am….”
Workshops will take place in Johannesburg, Tunis and Kuala Lumpur in 2009. Member stations in Johannesburg and Kuala Lumpur are encouraged to apply for a place on this very popular programme. For further information please contact the AIBD programme manager Juliette Vivier on juilette@aibd.org.uk
Introduction to Change Management
This 8 week part-time CBA distance learning course introduces broadcasters to the concepts of change management and performance management, relating them to real situations in the work place.
The aim is to meet the need for more effective staff development. The course will include a introduction to common attitudes, barriers to change, communication techniques, personal performance and appraisal systems.
Applications are welcome from middle management and team leaders, particularly in broadcast organisations in developing countries where resources are limited.
Participants’ roles must include: some direct management of people
Easy access to a computer with internet connection
A folder area to store files and images
An valid email account
A good working level of English
Note: applications must be endorsed by the applicant’s Manager. Non-CBA Members, or applicants from the developed world, can enrol for a one-off fee of £250 to be paid via PayPal on the CBA website.
Closing date for applications: January 20, 2009
Applications forms are available on the CBA website: http://www.cba.org.uk/training_and_bursaries/courses.php. If you require further information please contact Jasmine Dhariwal, Training Director at jas@cba.org.uk
CBA Training Needs
The CBA would be interested to know the training needs of its member organisations. Please send in your training requirements and we will try our best to accommodate them.
We are also very interested in finding out how previous training has benefited your station and staff, and how we can further improve our training.
Please send your training requirements and feedback to Jasmine Dhariwal, Training Director at jas@cba.org.uk
Apply Now for 2009-10 CBA MA Bursaries
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association is offering two bursaries to full-time staff of the CBA's member organisations from developing countries in the Commonwealth for post-graduate courses at City University and the University of Westminster in London, UK.
The MA Bursaries are in International Journalism at London’s City University and in broadcast-related subjects at Westminster University. The scholarship is tenable for one year.
The bursaries are part sponsored by the Chevening Programme of the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Westminster and City Universities, International Students House, Goodenough College and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association. The bursaries cover fees and accommodation and give an allowance for food etc.
Please note that airfares of selected bursars are paid by the bursars' organisations or the bursar, and a guarantee to this effect is required.
Application and reference forms are available from the CBA website.
The deadline for sending in applications: January 31, 2009
Deutsche Welle’s International Media Studies Master's Program
15 full-scholarships available for the International Media Studies Master’s Program which is a four-semester, full-time program for further education.
For further details please visit http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,2692,12276,00.html
Global Radio News looking for Broadcast Journalists
London-based international news agency Global Radio News is looking for experienced broadcast journalists. Experience in news reporting, live and pre-recorded 2-ways for both radio and television required. If you are a reporter based anywhere around the world and able to offer occasional coverage for major broadcasters, please send your CV by email only to Sarah Robertson at sarah@globalradionews.com
Quality TV Programmes for Broadcast
These are available free to member organisations from the CBA Programme Bank. New content includes Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Concerts. Apply via the website http://www.cba.org.uk/progbank or email adam@cba.org.uk.
The CBA Secretariat will be closed 24-26 December and 1 January
Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
17 Fleet Street
London EC4Y 1AA
United Kingdom
el: +44 (0)20 75835550
Fax: +44 (0)20 75835549
Email: cba@cba.org.uk
Website: www.cba.org.uk