Symposium: Media, Memory and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Communities

New Event - Symposium 22nd June 2010

Media, Memory and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Communities

Hosted by the Research Centre of Media, Memory and Community

Date: 22nd June 2010 10-4pm

Location: Pittville Studios, Cheltenham

Abstract: This symposium brings together a range of parties. Arts and media academics and practitioners researching GRT communities and representations; social/media entrepreneurs and educators; those working in arts, media and heritage sectors with GRT communities; and GRT community members interested in media, memory, archives and heritage. The Symposium will consist of presentations from speakers exploring arts, media and heritage projects related to UK and European GRT communities. The themes will cover archives, media and memory, mobility and media, social networking and family history, personal, collective memory and historical representation.

source: Research Centre of Media, Memory and Community