Archive for May, 2008



Centres for Research on the Internet and Society29 December 2006 revised 11 April 2007 revised 9 June 2008 Revised 19 June 2008Bill Dutton, Oxford Internet InstituteA burgeoning number of researchers are focusing on the social, political and economic aspects of the Internet. A virtual network of centres for Internet research is emerging, which includes units [...]

The artist supporting the work of the OII, Steve Russell, is holding a new exhibit of art inspired by his experience in undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. You can see illustrations of his art on his new Web site at: http://www.russellstudio.co.uk/you_look_well%282%29.html The exhibition will be from 14 May to 4 July at the Art Cell [...]

Dr Tilly Blyth, a curator at the UK’s Science Museum, spoke about the considerations shaping the design of a planned exhibit on the history and future of computing. She speaks about ‘Ernie’ and many other famous developments in computing within the UK and world wide. You can see her presentation on our Web site at: [...]