Scientific Researchers and Web 2.0: Social 'NotWorking'?

Nature Publishing Group and the BL have got together to organise an event that will be streamed into Second Life looking at how researchers can use Web 2.0.  The event will feature Dr Timo Hannay of NPG.

It takes place tomorrow (Weds, 24th Sept 2008) and starts at 18.00 (UK time).

ReLIVE2008 - second call for abstracts

The Open University is pleased to announce a second call for abstract submissions for the international conference for Researching Learning in Virtual Environments to be held at its campus in Milton Keynes on the 20th and 21st of November 2008.

Sounds interesting... particularly with keynotes by both Edward Castranova and Roo Reynolds. Full details are available from the ReLIVE2008 conference Web site. The organisers are looking for papers, workshops/symposiums, posters and in-world events.

If you are currently researching learning in a virtual world, for example There, CyberTown, Second Life etc, then we invite you to submit an abstract to ReLIVE08. We are seeking presenters and participants who have experience of designing and delivering learning in virtual worlds, and the ability to reflect on and share that experience within an analytical framework. Please note that the closing date for the second call is the 20th of June.