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The Web Science Institute (WSI) launches its 2013/4 Programme

Avatar photoOctober 23, 2013
by Lisa Harris

The Web Science Institute (WSI) launches its 2013/4 Programme – 11th November 11:30am to 2pm – Nuffield Theatre “Green Room” Cafe.

Professor Dame Wendy Hall, Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt, Professor Susan Halford, Professor Hugh Davis and Professor Les Carr invite you to the launch of the new Web Science Institute’s programme for the 2013/4 academic year, in conjunction with CITE.

Following a champagne reception, the WSI Directors will introduce the new Institute and explain its role in the University and for our industry and government partners.   Professor Hugh Davis from CITE will introduce the University’s first MOOC (Web Science: How the Web is Changing the World) which opens to participants on the 11th November. Professor Carr will introduce the Doctoral Training Centre’s latest cohorts of students and their research interests.

Following the presentations, there will be a chance to network while enjoying a buffet lunch.  Places are limited so please RSVP to Claire Wyatt (c.wyatt@soton.ac.uk ) by Friday 1st November 2013.

A MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course and is free to study.

Categories: Web Science. Tags: #sotonwsi #webscience.