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 University 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.