Events
Event
- Title:
- ICT for Development Research Showcase
- When:
- 04.11.2009 10.00 h-16.00 h
- Where:
- Learning Lab - Telford
- Category:
- Shropshire
Description
Session Overview
Developing countries don't necessarily have access to internet connectivity, to computer hardware or reliable mains electricity that is often taken for granted here in the UK. Nevertheless, appropriate ICT has been developed in some countries out of necessity, sometimes by adapting existing technologies, for educational purposes.
At the 3rd International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD 2009), Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates described ICT as 'a catalyst of development'. He said 'information technology is a tool for achieving better results in sectors like the health, agricultural and financial services and education sectors. Among its main contributions are spreading awareness and increasing reach and the task at hand was to ensure technology delivers the greatest benefit to the world's poor' He also added that ' a more rigorous approach to the field of communications technology for development is essential'
This seminar will look at recent case study examples and research projects from different parts of the developing world. There will be an opportunity to discuss the problems faced by developing countries, with a focus on innovative and rigorous solutions that have already been found and implemented. Offering delegates the chance to meet with some of the UK's most experienced practitioners and discuss this important and ever-growing area of research.
Speakers include:
Booking Details
The Learning Lab is part of the University of Wolverhampton, who are UKITA members. As such fellow UKITA members will be able to attend this event at the subsidised rate of £50 per person, inclusive of lunch and refreshments.
To book your place, please contact Abi Redmond ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 01902 322362)
The Learning Lab website can be found at www.learninglab.org.uk
Please note that places are limited to the first 25 bookings to maximise interaction and discussion, so please book early to secure your place.
Developing countries don't necessarily have access to internet connectivity, to computer hardware or reliable mains electricity that is often taken for granted here in the UK. Nevertheless, appropriate ICT has been developed in some countries out of necessity, sometimes by adapting existing technologies, for educational purposes.
At the 3rd International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD 2009), Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates described ICT as 'a catalyst of development'. He said 'information technology is a tool for achieving better results in sectors like the health, agricultural and financial services and education sectors. Among its main contributions are spreading awareness and increasing reach and the task at hand was to ensure technology delivers the greatest benefit to the world's poor' He also added that ' a more rigorous approach to the field of communications technology for development is essential'
This seminar will look at recent case study examples and research projects from different parts of the developing world. There will be an opportunity to discuss the problems faced by developing countries, with a focus on innovative and rigorous solutions that have already been found and implemented. Offering delegates the chance to meet with some of the UK's most experienced practitioners and discuss this important and ever-growing area of research.
Speakers include:
- Professor John Traxler - Director of Learning Lab,
- David Hollow - University of London,
- Jon Gregson - University of London (External System)
- Lee Griffiths - University of Salford.
Booking Details
The Learning Lab is part of the University of Wolverhampton, who are UKITA members. As such fellow UKITA members will be able to attend this event at the subsidised rate of £50 per person, inclusive of lunch and refreshments.
To book your place, please contact Abi Redmond ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 01902 322362)
The Learning Lab website can be found at www.learninglab.org.uk
Please note that places are limited to the first 25 bookings to maximise interaction and discussion, so please book early to secure your place.
Venue
- Venue:
- Learning Lab - Website
- Street:
- Shifnal Road
- City:
- Telford
- Postcode:
- TF2 9NT
- State:
- West Midlands
- Country:
- UK
Description
The Learning Lab
University of Wolverhampton,Telford Campus, Priorslee, Telford,TF2 9NT
Tel: 01902 323932, Fax: 01902 323952, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
SAT NAV USERS: Please note that due to an error with many Sat Nav systems you should use the postcode TF2 9NN. Full directions can be found here
University of Wolverhampton,Telford Campus, Priorslee, Telford,TF2 9NT
Tel: 01902 323932, Fax: 01902 323952, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
SAT NAV USERS: Please note that due to an error with many Sat Nav systems you should use the postcode TF2 9NN. Full directions can be found here