[ecrea] Digital Inclusion Policy and Research Conference cfp

Digital Inclusion Policy and Research Conference

Location: University of Liverpool in London

33 Finsbury Square
EC2A 1AG
Starts: 21/06/2018 at 9am
Ends: 22/06/2018 5pm

Evidence shows that inequalities in access to and use of digital media 
have measurable impacts on the life chances, health and economic 
wellbeing of citizens. Collaboration between University of Liverpool and 
the GoodThings Foundation identified over 13 million UK citizens (20%) 
who were limited or non-users of the Internet 
(https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/areas-of-work/digital-inclusion#researchandpublications). Similar 
results are also found for UK SMEs where 28% are limited or non-users of 
digital solutions (Yates/Lloyds Bank) 
(http://resources.lloydsbank.com/insight/uk-business-digital-index/). 
Recently research has shifted to understanding inequalities in complex 
skills and use. This shift has become key to some governmental digital 
strategies, such as those of the UK Department for Digital, Culture, 
Media and Sport (DCMS) and their equivalents around the globe. This 
conference will bring together academic research with policy makers and 
stakeholders to review the current state of the art in digital inclusion 
policy and practice.

To register for the conference or to submit a paper abstract please 
follow the instructions below.

The conference will draw upon over two decades of research, policy, and 
practice. Over this time digital inequalities and digital inclusion 
practice have changed in response to developments in digital 
technologies and media. Though key themes have remained, such as: 
material and financial access; skills and digital literacy; effective 
use by citizens and communities; the impact of socio-economic factors; 
motivation and attitudes; and, more recently socio-economic and 
socio-cultural variations in patterns of usage. Digital inequities 
therefore have become an important part of broader persistent issues of 
social equity and justice.
The primary aim of this conference is to link up international policy 
efforts to address digital inequalities, access and skills with the 
outcomes of recent research at from around the globe. The intention 
being to support sharing best practice and research insights.

The conference will be a mix of invited presentations from policy and 
research colleagues, along with open paper sessions. For the open 
sessions we seek presentations that cover empirical research as well as 
policy and practice interventions, such as:

* Data analysis of levels of digital inclusion/exclusion and engagement
* Studies of the impacts of digital exclusion
* Policy interventions
* Case studies of initiatives and programmes
* Case studies of community impact
 Colleagues wishing to present a paper to the open panel sessions 
should submit abstracts here:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=diprc2018

To register for the conference please follow the Eventbrite site 
instructions below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-inclusion-policy-and-research-conference-tickets-43091455704

We look forward to seeing you in June.

Ticket price: £50

For further information, please contact Dr Jordana 
Blejmar mailto:(jblejmar /at/ liv.ac.uk)


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