The Moscow State University invites media researchers and professionals from throughout the world to participate in the International Media Readings conference, which aims to analyze transformations in media systems, and the values of mass media and communications on national and global levels. Deadline: June 15.

Through plenary meetings on new media and technologies, globalization in the media business, media law for new media and more, participants will aim to understand the changing realm of mass media.

The conference will take place in Moscow from October 8 to 10. The event's working language is English. Participants will also meet media businessmen, writers, musicians and artists.

For information and to register, visit http://www.journ.msu.ru/eng/conference.htm.