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The Future of Technology in Education #FOTE11

Key takeaways for me from a great day at Future of Technology in Education (#FOTE11) at the University of London yesterday: There was angst from the IT department as the ever increasing consumerisation of technology challenges creaking university systems and a too prevalent culture of ‘computer says no’. It is more productive for staff and students to collaborate and operate outside the system using free online tools (Google docs, Dropbox and Skype do the job perfectly well for me). Continue reading →

EPSRC /Energy USRG meeting

EPSRC presentations on: Energy Overview - Dr Jason Green Renewables - Dr Neil Bateman Demand Reduction/Cities & Energy - Dr David Holtum Transport - Dr Nick Cook Digital - Dr Jason... Continue reading →

The Big Digital Debate (Google Central Saint Giles)

The internet has changed the economy – and our lives – for good. Over the last decade the internet economy has been a key driver of growth and jobs. Today, Britain leads the world on ecommerce, spending more and exporting more than anyone else. By 2015, the internet economy is forecast to rise to 10% of UK GDP. Continue reading →

Another great #digitalsurrey event

It was good to catch up with mobile supremo Jane Vincent from the University of Surrey at Digital Surrey last night. The topic was recent developments in mobile, presented by Jon Bishop, Head of Social Media at PayPal UK (@jonin60seconds). Continue reading →

Reflections on the Personal Learning Environment (PLE) Conference #PLE_SOU

Last week Hugh Davis, Su White and I hosted the 2nd International PLE Conference in the brand new Life Sciences Building at the University of Southampton. The event provided a space for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas and experiences around the development and implementation of PLEs, including the design of such environments and the sociological and educational issues that they raise. There were around 90 visitors from all over Europe and as far away as New Zealand and Pakistan. Continue reading →

Web Science Conference in Koblenz

Just back from a great Web Science event in Koblenz. Social network analysis was by far the most dominant theme, and the full selection of papers can be accessed here. Where were the business peeps though? A commercial perspective on some of these great ideas would have been very useful. Continue reading →

Digital Economy All Hands Meeting – Digital Futures (Nottingham)

Following the success of the UK eScience All Hands Meetings, we are pleased to announce the inaugural All Hands Meeting devoted to the Digital Economy. The Digital Economy involves the novel design or use of information and communication technologies to help transform the lives of individuals, society or business. Continue reading →

The ‘Climategate’ emails: controversy and consequences

DE USRG members will be interested in a Tyndall Centre public discussion of the issues raised by the ‘Climategate’ emails for the science and climate change community. The event will be chaired by Professor John Shepherd FRS CBE (University of Southampton) http://jgshepherd. Continue reading →

Women in Industrial Research and Development – School of Management Evening Seminar

It is almost universally recognised that scientific innovation and discoveries are the main driving forces behind a technological advanced economy and a highly skilled labour market. Continue reading →

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Events, Page 6

The Future of Technology in Education #FOTE11

EPSRC /Energy USRG meeting

The Big Digital Debate (Google Central Saint Giles)

Another great #digitalsurrey event

Reflections on the Personal Learning Environment (PLE) Conference #PLE_SOU

Web Science Conference in Koblenz

Digital Economy All Hands Meeting – Digital Futures (Nottingham)

The ‘Climategate’ emails: controversy and consequences

Women in Industrial Research and Development – School of Management Evening Seminar