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ESRC-funded PhD studentship on the ‘Relating to Data through Visualisation’ PhD Network
by Helen Kennedy 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

*Please forward to potential candidates* We are seeking an excellent candidate to join the ‘Relating to Data through Visualisation’ PhD network. The PhD studentship is funded by the ESRC through the White Rose Doctoral Training Centre (WRDTC). The network consists of three PhD projects: · *Developing** visualisation** literacy* (based at The University of Sheffield) · *Engaging diverse users in** visualisation** design and evaluation* (based at The University of York) · *Measuring visualisation engagement* (based at The University of Leeds) We are seeking to recruit a student for the third project, *Measuring Visualisation Engagement* (based at The University of Leeds). The project will build on Seeing Data research (seeingdata.org) which experimented with capturing responses to visualisations through automated processes ( http://seeingdata.org/understandingdata-visualisations/ rate-these-visualisations/). The project will advance these experiments to develop an open source application which aims to support visualisation evaluation. Through this process, it will address questions relating to how data-generating systems make and shape the data that they produce and the role of measurement in contemporary culture. The ‘Relating to Data through Visualisation’ Network aims to develop new knowledge about how people relate to data through their visualisation, the narratives and meanings people attach to visualisations and the potential understanding produced by them. It is led by Professor Helen Kennedy of the University of Sheffield and supported by award-winning visualisation agencies Visualising Data (http://www.visualisingdata.com/) and Clever Franke (https://www.cleverfranke.com/) active participants in network activities. For more information about the network visit: http://seeingdata.org/relating-data-visualisation/ The supervisors for the *Measuring Visualisation Engagement* PhD are Dr Chris Birchall from the University of Leeds and Professor Paul Clough from the University of Sheffield. *Studentship details*: · The PhD studentship covers UK/EU academic fees and a tax-free maintenance grant paid at standard Research Council rates (£14,296 in Session 2016/17) for full-time study, together with other allowances if appropriate · EU applicants will be eligible for an award paying tuition fees only, except in exceptional circumstances, or where residency has been established for more than 3 years prior to the start of the course *Application details*: · Applicants should possess an Upper Second Class Honours Degree and preferably a Masters Degree · Applicants must first submit the relevant study application form(s) and be in receipt of a Student ID Number (see http://media.leeds.ac.uk/pg/ph d/apply/) · Applicants must then complete the University’s ESRC WR DTC Studentship Application Form <http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rsa/postgraduate_scholarships/ESRCAppForm16>. This should be returned to pg_scholarships(a)leeds.ac.uk by 20 November 2016 · Please contact Chris Birchall on c.t.birchall(a)leeds.ac.uk to express an interest or to request more information about entry requirements and how to apply · Deadline: 20/11/2016; interviews during the week commencing 21st November · Start date: 1/1/2017 -- Professor Helen Kennedy, Chair in Digital Society Department of Sociological Studies / Faculty of Social Sciences Elmfield, Northumberland Road Sheffield S10 2TU T: 0114 2226488 E: h.kennedy(a)sheffield.ac.uk LATEST BOOK: *Post, Mine, Repeat: social media data mining becomes ordinary* (Palgrave Macmillan)

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CFP: JMCQ Special Issue on Social Media and Political Campaigning
by Louisa Shu Ying Ha 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly Special Issue, Call for Papers Social Media in Political Campaigning Around the World The growth of social media worldwide has been simply unprecedented. Latest statistics show that more than ¾ of US adults use social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, with social network use becoming almost ubiquitous among young adults, according to recent data from the Pew Research Center. Globally, an estimated 2.2 billion people use social networks on a daily basis, with that number projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2018. With their tremendous growth, social media have become an indispensable part of modern political campaigning, both in the United States and internationally. The increasing importance of social media among potential voters has not gone unnoticed by politicians. Hillary Clinton, for instance, launched her 2016 presidential campaign on Twitter and YouTube in an effort to reach a younger demographic and create a more accessible image among the public. As politicians increasingly rely on social media to get their messages across, the potential impact of social media in politics has become the focus of a growing number of research studies. Yet there is a lack of thorough understanding of the ways in which social media engagement affects voters, and a clear need to develop more comprehensive and inclusive models that go beyond simple linear relationships and take into account personal and psychological predispositions. There is also a need for more theoretically-driven content studies that examine social media as part of the larger ecosystem along with traditional media. With the upcoming 2016 US presidential elections, scholars have a timely opportunity to contribute to theory-building and revisit underlying key questions such as: How has social media use by political candidates evolved over time? Is there any conclusive evidence that politicians' use of social media tools increases their favorability or strengthens citizen engagement? What are the key factors that may mitigate the effects of social media on voters? Do these effects hold true in different contexts and for different platforms? Most importantly, does stronger reliance on social media motivate voters to retain higher levels of political knowledge or political participation, and if so, what are the underlying mechanisms? Given the evolution of social media use over time, the growing importance of social media for politicians around the globe and the lack of comprehensive theoretical understanding of the social media political content and use, underlying processes and potential effects, this special issue of Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly has the potential to fill an important gap in the political communication literature. Combining a number of articles under this research umbrella could lead to important theoretical and methodological contributions, and also bridge several disciplinary domains including journalism, mass communication, new media and political science. Contributions: The proposed special issue will focus on the content and use of different social networks-such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, and YouTube-and their perceived and observed effects during most recent political campaigns in the United States and internationally. There is a need for more research on how social media function in a global context. Producing a volume that goes beyond stand-alone research studies and that combines individual articles in a comprehensive journal issue allows for better understanding of the underlying processes and potential outcomes of social media use across various demographic groups and different national contexts. Contributions may employ a variety of methodological approaches, both qualitative and quantitative, and could explore different forms of social media use for political purposes. Submissions are encouraged to examine a range of political outcome variables, including but not limited to campaign interest, political knowledge, and political and civic engagement. Both US-based and international authors can share most recent research findings related to innovative uses of social media in politics and discuss some of the opportunities and challenges brought by social media nationally and globally. The purpose of this special issue is to provide an opportunity for theory-building toward more comprehensive, comparative models of social media effects in political campaigns. Submission Deadline: The deadline for full paper submissions is June 1, 2017 at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jmcq Authors should cearly designate their submission online as "Special Issue on Social Media and Political Campaigning" and also note in their cover letters that the manuscript is for the JMCQ special issue. Authors are requested to submit manuscripts in APA Style, 6th edition. Submitted papers should be in line with the submission guidelines for Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, available at http://www.sagepub.com/journals/Journal202061/manuscriptSubmission For questions regarding this special issue, please contact the co-editors: Dr. Daniela Dimitrova Dr. Jörg Matthes Professor & Director of Graduate Education Professor of Communication and Director Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication Department of Communication Iowa State University University of Vienna DanielaD(a)iastate.edu<mailto:DanielaD@iastate.edu> joerg.matthes(a)univie.ac.at<mailto:joerg.matthes@univie.ac.at> Louisa Ha, Ph.D. Editor, Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly Professor, Department of Media Production and Studies (formerly Telecommunications) School of Media and Communication Bowling Green State University 419-3729103 http://works.bepress.com/louisa_ha/ https://bgsu.academia.edu/LouisaHa Twitter: @LouisaHaJMCQ

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Open Cultural Data Symposium - Birkbeck 25 Nov
by Joel McKim 28 Oct '16

28 Oct '16

Open Cultural Data Symposium Keynes Library, Birkbeck School of Arts - 25 Nov https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-cultural-data-symposium-tickets-2885823… This symposium presents an opportunity to reflect upon several decades of major digitisation initiatives within UK cultural institutions. Motivated by the desire to improve public access and capitalise on the potential of new technologies, the mass digitisation of collections and archives in the UK has been one of the most significant contemporary changes to our cultural and heritage institutions. These projects have been enthusiastically funded by public organisations, such as the AHRC and the Heritage Lottery Fund, as well as private companies, charities and foundations, such as Google and the Wellcome Trust. Given the advances made in public access initiatives in recent years, this appears to be an ideal moment to look back at this developing history of cultural digitisation, reflect upon its underpinning rationales, and discuss the successes and challenges faced by those entrusted with carrying out these projects. The topic of "open data" has generated a great deal of interest and debate in such diverse fields as science research, city planning and citizenship and government. A starting off point for this symposium will be to discuss whether the term is also applicable to the cultural sector. Should cultural material held in collections and archives also be considered a form of data? Can cultural institutions learn from the assumptions, achievements and failures of these various other "open movements"? We hope to debate these questions, alongside other challenges specific to cultural digitisation projects - including issues of safeguarding and sustainability, dealing with copyright, and diversifying audiences. While prioritising open and free flowing discussion, we propose to organise the symposium into panels exploring the following three themes: Adoption Beyond Access: If access is only the first step, how do institutions facilitate the use of their archives and collections? What forms of learning outreach have been successful and how are these initiatives funded and supported? How can engagement by diverse audiences be promoted? Legalities and Logistics: What are the key legal, practical and ethical/political implications of working on open source/access projects? How do artists negotiate the issues raised? What are the particular issues of copyright, creative commons and fair dealing faced by cultural archives and collections? Do legal or logistical restrictions create biases in the nature of available cultural content? Does the general public need to be educated in the legal and logistical implications of open cultural data? Joining Collections, Joining Forces: How can multiple institutions partner to form connections between their collections? What issues of standardisation or incompatibility does this engender? Do common frameworks and initiatives exist to facilitate these efforts? The symposium is co-organized by Hannah Barton, Dr. Joel McKim and Professor Martin Eve, and co-funded by the Vasari Research Centre for Art and Technology and the Birkbeck Centre for Technology and Publishing. Symposium Schedule 9:45 – 10:00 Registration 10:00 - 10:15 Welcome Remarks: Martin Eve, Joel McKim and Hannah Barton 10.15 - 12:15 Panel 1: Adoption Beyond Access Rebecca Sinker (Digital Learning, Tate) Mia Ridge (Digital Curator, British Library) Natalie Kane (Curator / Researcher) Chair: Hannah Barton 12:15 – 1:15 Lunch (provided) 1:15 – 3:15 Panel 2: Legalities and Logistics Naomi Korn (Copyright Consultant) Bernard Horrocks (IP Manager, Tate) Mahendra Mahey (Project Manager, British Library Labs) Chair: Joel McKim 3:15 - 3:30 Break 3:30 - 5:30 Panel 3: Joining Collections, Joining Forces Bill Thompson (Partnership Lead, BBC Make It Digital) Dr. Mark Coté (Lecturer in Digital Cultures, King’s College) Ben Johnson (Policy Adviser, Research, HEFCE) Chair: Martin Eve 5:30 - 6:30 Drinks Reception

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VIDEO: #IoTPrinceton Conference on Security and Privacy for the Internet of Things
by Joly MacFie 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

This conference was particularly poignant, coinciding - as it did - with the DYN DDoS attack, which actually prevented livetweeting! joly posted: "On Friday October 21 2016 the Center for Internet Policy (CITP) and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs presented a Conference on Security and Privacy for the Internet of Things at Princeton University. The conference convened e" [image: IoT Princeton] <https://citp.princeton.edu/event/conference-internet-of-things/>On *Friday October 21 2016* the *Center for Internet Policy <https://citp.princeton.edu> *(CITP) and the *Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs <http://wws.princeton.edu/>* presented a *Conference on Security and Privacy for the Internet of Things <https://citp.princeton.edu/event/conference-internet-of-things/>* at Princeton University. The conference convened experts at the intersection of technology and policy from industry, academia, and civil society to discuss the latest issues surrounding the security and privacy for the Internet of Things. Video of the entire event has now been posted. (Twitter: *#IoTPrinceton <https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoTPrinceton>*) Panel 1 – Consumer Security and Protection *Michelle De Mooy*, Center for Democracy and Technology; *Cora Han*, Federal Trade Commission; *Ben Zorn*, Microsoft; *Brett Frischmann*, Princeton University and Cardozo Law School; Moderator: *Margaret Martonosi*, Princeton University. *View on YouTube:* https://youtu.be/oqNfZqaeEVk Panel 2 – Security and Privacy in Real-World IoT Deployment *Jay Dominick*, Princeton University; *Ben Zevenbergen*, Princeton University and Oxford Internet Institute; *Ajay Kulkarni*, iobeam; *Mike Glenn*, CableLabs; Moderator: *Nick Feamster*, Princeton University *View on YouTube:* https://youtu.be/ffA_9ZPGEY8 Panel 3 – Data Collection and Sharing *Seda Gürses*, KU Leuven; Travis Hall, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) ; *Arvind Narayanan*, Princeton University; *Helen Nissenbaum*, New York University; Moderator: *Kyle Jamieson*, Princeton University. *View on YouTube:* https://youtu.be/D2_6-RCmsQ0 Panel 4 – Toward a Robust and Secure IoT *Alissa Cooper*, Cisco; *Vyas Sekar*, Carnegie Mellon University; *Keith Winstein*, Stanford University; *Joe Calandrino*, Federal Trade Commission; Moderator: *Miguel Centeno*, Princeton University *View on YouTube:* https://youtu.be/yDtEMoU12f0 Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8750#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8750#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8750 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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WEBCAST TODAY: @theGIP Digital Watch Briefing: Internet Governance in October 2016
by Joly MacFie 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Just about to start. [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/gipdwoct16>The *GIP Digital Watch Internet governance briefings <http://digitalwatch.giplatform.org/events/briefing-internet-governance-octo…>* provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. View the restream of the October 25 2016 briefing for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. Local hubs in Rio de Janeiro and Tunis share regional perspectives. *View on Livestream*: https://livestream.com/internetsociety/gipdwoct16 *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8747 -- <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8738> -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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CFP: Social Media and Political Campaign in Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly
by Louisa Shu Ying Ha 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly Special Issue, Call for Papers Social Media in Political Campaigning Around the World The growth of social media worldwide has been simply unprecedented. Latest statistics show that more than ¾ of US adults use social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, with social network use becoming almost ubiquitous among young adults, according to recent data from the Pew Research Center. Globally, an estimated 2.2 billion people use social networks on a daily basis, with that number projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2018. With their tremendous growth, social media have become an indispensable part of modern political campaigning, both in the United States and internationally. The increasing importance of social media among potential voters has not gone unnoticed by politicians. Hillary Clinton, for instance, launched her 2016 presidential campaign on Twitter and YouTube in an effort to reach a younger demographic and create a more accessible image among the public. As politicians increasingly rely on social media to get their messages across, the potential impact of social media in politics has become the focus of a growing number of research studies. Yet there is a lack of thorough understanding of the ways in which social media engagement affects voters, and a clear need to develop more comprehensive and inclusive models that go beyond simple linear relationships and take into account personal and psychological predispositions. There is also a need for more theoretically-driven content studies that examine social media as part of the larger ecosystem along with traditional media. With the upcoming 2016 US presidential elections, scholars have a timely opportunity to contribute to theory-building and revisit underlying key questions such as: How has social media use by political candidates evolved over time? Is there any conclusive evidence that politicians’ use of social media tools increases their favorability or strengthens citizen engagement? What are the key factors that may mitigate the effects of social media on voters? Do these effects hold true in different contexts and for different platforms? Most importantly, does stronger reliance on social media motivate voters to retain higher levels of political knowledge or political participation, and if so, what are the underlying mechanisms? Given the evolution of social media use over time, the growing importance of social media for politicians around the globe and the lack of comprehensive theoretical understanding of the social media political content and use, underlying processes and potential effects, this special issue of Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly has the potential to fill an important gap in the political communication literature. Combining a number of articles under this research umbrella could lead to important theoretical and methodological contributions, and also bridge several disciplinary domains including journalism, mass communication, new media and political science. Contributions: The proposed special issue will focus on the content and use of different social networks—such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, and YouTube—and their perceived and observed effects during most recent political campaigns in the United States and internationally. There is a need for more research on how social media function in a global context. Producing a volume that goes beyond stand-alone research studies and that combines individual articles in a comprehensive journal issue allows for better understanding of the underlying processes and potential outcomes of social media use across various demographic groups and different national contexts. Contributions may employ a variety of methodological approaches, both qualitative and quantitative, and could explore different forms of social media use for political purposes. Submissions are encouraged to examine a range of political outcome variables, including but not limited to campaign interest, political knowledge, and political and civic engagement. Both US-based and international authors can share most recent research findings related to innovative uses of social media in politics and discuss some of the opportunities and challenges brought by social media nationally and globally. The purpose of this special issue is to provide an opportunity for theory-building toward more comprehensive, comparative models of social media effects in political campaigns. Submission Deadline: The deadline for full paper submissions is June 1, 2017 at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jmcq Authors should cearly designate their submission online as “Special Issue on Social Media and Political Campaigning” and also note in their cover letters that the manuscript is for the JMCQ special issue. Authors are requested to submit manuscripts in APA Style, 6th edition. Submitted papers should be in line with the submission guidelines for Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, available at http://www.sagepub.com/journals/Journal202061/manuscriptSubmission For questions regarding this special issue, please contact the co-editors: Dr. Daniela Dimitrova Dr. Jörg Matthes Professor & Director of Graduate Education Professor of Communication and Director Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication Department of Communication Iowa State University University of Vienna DanielaD(a)iastate.edu joerg.matthes(a)univie.ac.at

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Technology and Society – Available Now (fwd)
by Barry Wellman 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

2nd ed even better than the first Barry Wellman A vision is just a vision if it's only in your head Step by step, link by link, putting it together Streisand/Sondheim _______________________________________________________________________ NetLab Network FRSC INSNA Founder http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman twitter: @barrywellman NETWORKED: The New Social Operating System Lee Rainie & Barry Wellman http://amzn.to/zXZg39 _______________________________________________________________________ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:00:43 -0600 From: Oxford University Press Canada <sales.hed.ca(a)oup.com> To: wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca Subject: [UTF-8] Technology and Society Available Now http://cl.s4.exct.net/?qs=360c1f3f6a0ff3bc283a5fb7dfbd91caca59dfa6b5202a356… ISBN 9780199014712 336 pp. (c) 2016 Technology and Society Social Networks, Power, and Inequality Second Edition Anabel Quan-Haase http://cl.s4.exct.net/?qs=360c1f3f6a0ff3bc24b43b13fd58cad8e1916ab23c0d94dcc… “The author has done an excellent job of providing an overview of some of the key debates that have shaped discussions of the relationship between technology and society.” —Carlos Novas, Carleton University http://cl.s4.exct.net/?qs=360c1f3f6a0ff3bc8c3b3588e3ec932690eba6b0a51419b6a… http://cl.s4.exct.net/?qs=360c1f3f6a0ff3bc283a5fb7dfbd91caca59dfa6b5202a356… Features - Comprehensive yet concise—offers in-depth discussions of the rise of technology, major sociological theories, and real-life examples, giving students a well-rounded introduction to the study of technology and society. - New chapter on gendered technology gives students the most current perspectives in the field. - Expanded coverage of ethics encourages students to think critically about the unexpected social consequences of our increasing reliance on technology. - New coverage throughout—including 3D printing, gaming culture, technopoles, the health consequences of a hyperconnected society, and electronic waste—gives students insight into this fast-changing field. To consider http://cl.s4.exct.net/?qs=360c1f3f6a0ff3bc283a5fb7dfbd91caca59dfa6b5202a356… Technology and Society, Second Edition or another great OUP title for your upcoming courses, please contact your local Oxford University Press Sales Representative or email mailto:sales.hed.ca@oup.com sales.hed.ca(a)oup.com. Please include the following information in your message: course code/name, estimated enrolment, current book in use, and the course start date. Oxford University Press Canada 8 Sampson Mews, Suite 204 Don Mills, ON M3C 0H5 mailto:sales.hed.ca@oup.com sales.hed.ca(a)oup.com http://cl.s4.exct.net/?qs=360c1f3f6a0ff3bc3713d10a063f514df52bf37a042a59fc8… This email was sent by: Oxford University Press Canada 8 Sampson Mews, Suite 204 Don Mills, ON M3C 0H5 To unsubscribe from these emails, click http://cl.s4.exct.net/profile_center.aspx?qs=5232fa7c1558cefd3e7b3dd980cfb2… here.

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Using Dropbox for participant consent
by Karen Davies 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Hi all Has anyone previously used Dropbox to disseminate information and consent forms for their study? I am working with an online anxiety discussion group but unfortunately the site can't support attachments. A recent mailshot using PM alongside a 2 x page information sheet only succeeded in 3 responses. Any ideas/tips welcome. Thanks Karen

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New Book: Multilingualism Online
by Carmen Lee 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce the publication of the following book: Multilingualism Online, by Carmen Lee (Routledge, 2017) By the co-author of Language Online, this book builds on the earlier work while focusing on multilingualism in the digital world. Drawing on a range of digital media – from email to chatrooms and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube – Lee demonstrates how online multilingualism is　closely linked to people's offline literacy practices and identities, and examines the ways in which　people draw on multilingual resources in their internet participation. Bringing together central concepts in sociolinguistics and internet linguistics, the eight chapters cover key issues such as: * language choice * code-switching * identities * language ideologies * minority languages * online translation.　 Examples in the book are drawn from both all the major languages and many lesser-written ones such as Chinese dialects, Egyptian Arabic, Irish, and Welsh. A chapter on methodology provides practical information for students and researchers interested in researching online multilingualism from a mixed methods and practice-based approach. Multilingualism Online is key reading for all students and researchers in the area of multilingualism and new media, as well as those who want to know more about languages in the digital world. More details about this book can be found here: https://www.routledge.com/Multilingualism-Online/Lee/p/book/9781138900493 Best wishes, Carmen Lee =*=*=*=*= Carmen K. M. LEE, PhD Associate Professor, Director, MA in Applied English Linguistics programme, Department of English, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Tel: 39437994 Homepage: http://goo.gl/XfBc2k =*=*=*=*=

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Lecturer in Digital Media Culture
by Giddings S. 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Lecturer in Digital Media Culture at University of Southampton, Winchester School of Art, UK: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=796916FH For this role we are seeking a Lecturer with very good academic and/or industry experience to teach at post-graduate level. You will have up-to-date knowledge of academic and industry issues and debates in digital media culture, network society, global issues and globalization, creative media and design in digital culture, issues of (big) data and/or mobile culture and platforms. Dr Seth Giddings Associate Professor of Digital Culture & Design Winchester School of Art | staff: http://go.soton.ac.uk/7qd University of Southampton | research: http://microethology.net Park Avenue, Winchester SO23 8DL | @sethgiddings Author: Gameworlds: virtual media & children’s everyday play (Bloomsbury 2014)

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