Contents Introduction News Review of Ofcom’s Media Literacy programme 2004–08 Family and Parenting Institute launches ‘Business thinks Family’ report YouTube launches Abuse and Safety Centre EU publishes guidelines on mobile TV EU Adopts New Safer Internet Programme Google UK Zeitgeist CEOP plans for 2009 Us Now Learning Zone prizes – It’s a Rollover! Revision of EU budget for Broadband Projects Get Safe Online Awareness Week 2008 Media Literacy Conference addresses the Digital Divide Research New Research on Media Literacy in Schools NIACE publishes 2008 Media Literacy Survey Mum’s the Nerd Nations Wales – Community Radio recognised as boosting community spirit Northern Ireland – BBC Bus seeking stories from volunteers England – Pick your players Diary Dates Data Privacy and Protection in the Digital Age: Shifting Paradigms in Europe and Asia-Pacific – 14 January Data Protection Day – “Surf the net – think Privacy” Competition Deadline – 15 January Application Deadline for Evens Prize 2009 – 19 January RSA/IFLL seminar on the science of lifelong learning – 20 January Digital Unite Workshop – 30 January, 11 February, 12 March Safer Internet Day – 10 February Voice of the Listener & Viewer Conference – 1 April
