Eduserv offers money for social networking study
"Eduserv is interested in research and development projects that advance the understanding of the impact that these emerging technologies will have on learning and research. Eduserv encourages proposals to focus on the technical, social or political issues in these areas, inside or outside campuses, lecture theatres, libraries, research labs and Internet cafes at colleges and universities. Proposals that combine all of the three areas are particularly welcome," the group said.
Grants will range from 30,000 to 150,000 for up to two year projects.
Aberdeen hospital trials telehealth
The system could offer benefits in rural and remote areas, where doctors are often scarce. "Shortages of healthcare practitioners and increasing costs, combined with aging populations, have put significant strains on health systems throughout the world. By using the network as a platform, Cisco has a key role to play in the delivery of safe, affordable and accessible healthcare", said Nick Augustinos, Global Healthcare Solutions director for the Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group.
Clinicians Dr Karyn Webster and Dr Fiona Mair from the Royal Aberdeen Infirmary, who have both used Cisco HealthPresence, commented that "HealthPresence is an asset to improve the quality of telephone advice and triage. Being able to visualise and have physiological parameters on a patient will improve patient care".
Councils should use e-petitions, survey says
