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The first of the Web Science debate series of the 2012-13 academic year

October 15, 2012
by Graeme Earl via Digital Economy USRG

“This house believes that privacy is not worth paying for” Tim Davies      Dominic Hobson      Mark Frank      Maire Evans      Jack Townsend Everyone welcome        Sandwiches and danishes Would you like to speak briefly at a future debate? If so contact Jack Townsend.

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sotonDH small grant: Scanning Winchester Cathedral (part two)

October 15, 2012
by James Miles via Digital Humanities

Having received a small sotonDH student research grant I took the ScanStation 2 laser scanner owned by the Geography department to Winchester cathedral. Scanning started with the Pilgrims’ hall located next the Pilgrims’ school (attached) with both the interior and exterior being scanned at a 2cm resolution. The resolution was chosen through a combination of […]

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18th century letters from Jamaica posted online give new insights into slavery

October 15, 2012
by Luke Goater via Digital Humanities

Historian and Senior Lecturer Dr Christer Petley has used digital technology to create an online teaching and research resource about slavery in the British Caribbean in the 18th century. Slavery and Revolution showcases the letters of a wealthy and powerful landowner in Jamaica. The website uses a blogging format to explore the world of Simon […]

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Storifys from #SxSC2

October 15, 2012
by Graeme Earl via Digital Economy USRG

We are starting to hear about storifys being created for #SxSC2. Please contact us to add to the list below. Storify by Amir Arya – Creative DigiFest #SxSC2: “Here’s a catch-up on Creative DigiFest #SxSC2, the event that was organised on 11 October 2012 with the main theme of technology developments in digital world…” Storify […]

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“Nothing is what is seems when it’s free …”

October 12, 2012
by Luke Goater via Digital Economy USRG

Sage words from Mike Lister, one of the panel members at SXSC2. How many of us have been seduced into attending a boring meeting by the promise of a quality buffet or a glass of decent wine? Or maybe you’ve handed over your personal details to a website in exchange for a 20 per cent […]

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#SxSC2 live stream

October 11, 2012
by Graeme Earl via Digital Economy USRG

#SxSC2 is now finished. Many thanks indeed to the hundreds of you who attended, both physically and virtually, and for all the social media contributions. We will make the videos recorded during the day available in the next few days, and there will be lots of storifys and other follow-ups. Thanks again. Hope to see […]

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Georgi Georgiev discusses #webscience at #SxSC2

October 11, 2012
by Graeme Earl via Digital Economy USRG

Georgi Georgiev one of the UoS Digital Champions discusses #webscience at #SxSC2

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Ian Brown introduces the Web Observatory for #SxSC2

October 11, 2012
by Graeme Earl via Digital Economy USRG

Ian Brown introduces the Web Observatory in advance of the #SxSC2 event.

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Video introducing #SxSC2

October 11, 2012
by Graeme Earl via Digital Economy USRG

Dr Lisa Harris introduces the #SxSC2 event.

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