September 15th, 2009
Posted by Barbara
Under: Authors, Barbara, Social Media Conference
Tags: Blogs, Citizen Journalism, Congress, constituents, democracy, Election Campaigns, Facebook, Grassroot Supporters, Huffington Post, Innovation, Intellectual Property, internet, MPs, politics, social media, Technology, Traditional Media, Twitter, US presidential campaign, Web 2.0, wikis
The outcome of political careers and even campaigns is increasingly dependent on the successful mastery of new communication tools including social media. Many MPs and members of Congress are embracing the use of social networking tools to keep in touch with their constituents, whilst Facebook, YouTube and even Twitter have potentially changed the nature of [...]
September 15th, 2009
Posted by Barbara
Under: Authors, Barbara, Social Media Conference
Tags: Blogs, Citizen Journalism, Innovation, Intellectual Property, internet, Science, Science Communication, Scientific Journals, scientists, social media, Technology, Traditional Media, Twitter, Universities, Web 2.0, wikis
Journals and peer-reviewed publications are still the most widely used channels through which research is disseminated within the scientific community and to a broader audience. However, social media is increasingly challenging the supremacy of editors, reviewers and science communicators. Blogging about science has become a new way of engaging “the public” directly with researchers whilst [...]
February 23rd, 2009
Posted by Matthew
Under: Authors, Matthew, Medical Innovation
Tags: Developing Countries, Drugs Companies, Innovation, Intellectual Property, NHS, Pharmaceuticals
Robert Pitkethly’s (18th February) presentation asked a few important questions. What are Intellectual Property Rights? How do you manage them? What is the purpose of them? How do you get them? He eloquently explained the bewildering array of terms – patents, trademarks, copyright, appropriation, registered designs, confidential information, and he showed that one needs to [...]
