The third SSIT Open Research Forum

The third Social Study of ICT Open Research Forum (SSIT-ORF), that will take place during the 21st and 22nd of March 2007, following the SSIT Workshop. The Open Research Forum is an opportunity for IS researchers to present their work and discuss a broad range of themes relating to the SSIT in an informal, constructive setting.

Primarily, the Forum provides an ideal opportunity for PhD and junior IS researchers to present their work and raise questions on issues of their concern—substantive, theoretical, methodological or practical. It is also a useful experience for other researchers wishing to understand what SSIT is like, though their research approach may be different—e.g. from an engineering or business perspective.

In previous years the Forum attracted also experienced SSIT researchers, supervisors and PhD programme directors and we had stimulating discussions about the merits and challenges of SSIT research. We expect that this year the Forum will have a similar mix of PhD, experienced and non-SSIT researchers and that it will accommodate challenging discussions on the nature of SSIT.

Another significant feature of the SSIT-ORF is its informality. So, presenters are advised to avoid PowerPoint presentations or the use of transparencies. There will be a number of short presentations (about 10 minutes) and panel discussions with plenty of time to focus on emerging questions and issues.

Registrations for the SSIT-ORF are currently taking place. If you are interested in presenting you should send a summary (up to 600 words) of your work. We also invite people to apply to attend without presenting . As space is limited, places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The closing date for applications is Friday, 23rd of February 2007.

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page last updated 08 March, 2007

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