Archive for February, 2009



An interim report, entitled ‘Digital Britain’, outlines a set of proposals by the UK government that should have major implications across all sectors of information and communication policy and practice in the UK and beyond. The report is available at: http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/broadcasting/5631.aspx Let me encourage you to read and comment on the report at a public [...]

On 5 February, 2009, Ofcom announced my appointment as the new chair of its Advisory Committee for England (ACE). I will also be the member for the South East Region, working with seven other new members and a continuing member, Anne Scorer, who was appointed in 2005. The mission of ACE is to provide advice [...]

We have several new positions opening for researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute. We also are looking for a research assistant, who is bi-lingual (English and Spanish), to work on a project focused on communication and development. Do consider applying or letting qualified candidates know of these positions. The deadlines for applications are approaching.