DIPRC2018: Digital Inclusion Policy and Research Conference University of Liverpool London Campus - Finsbury Square London London, UK, June 19-22, 2018 |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=diprc2018 |
Conference program | https://easychair.org/smart-program/DIPRC2018/ |
Abstract registration deadline | April 29, 2018 |
Submission deadline | April 29, 2018 |
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, with the majority being from lower income households. Similar results are also found for UK SMEs where 28% are limited or non-users of digital solutions (Yates/Lloyds Bank). 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 fo the art in digital inclusion policy and practice.
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 from around the globe. The intention being to support sharing best practice and research insights.
We can now confirm presentations from:
- Citizens Online
- Carnegie Trust
- Good Things Foundation
- Office of National Statistics UK
- National Telecommunications and Information Administration USA
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport UK
- National Health Service UK
- Lloyds Bank Ltd
- Ofcom UK
- Home Office UK
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 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
Submission and Registration Guidelines
To register please go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-inclusion-policy-and-research-conference-tickets-43091455704
If you wish to present a paper or case study please submit a 300 word abstract by 19th April 2018 to: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=diprc2018
Acceptance notification by 25th April 2017
List of Topics
We are calling for review papers on topics that address any aspect of the seven project domains:
- 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
Venue
Thu, 21 Jun and Fri, 22 Jun 2018; University of Liverpool in London, 33 Finsbury Square , London, EC2A 1AG
Contact
For information on the conference or the project contact: simeon.yates@liverpool.ac.uk