The poor public profile and perception of ICT was highlighted as a serious issue for the Programme at each of the five ICT sub-programme Theme Days, held earlier in 2009.

Why is this?  New ICT and the underpinning research have had a revolutionary impact on almost all aspects of life.  Why is ICT not getting the recognition it deserves?

To answer these questions the ICT Programme is launching:

ExICTe – Igniting Enthusiasm for ICT

Aims of the workshop:

•  To highlight this issue to encourage a broader interest in raising the profile of ICT across the research community.
• To bring together researchers with interests in raising the profile of ICT.
• To generate ideas to raise the profile of ICT and to galvanise action.

The workshop will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 17 February 2010. Full details of the venue and an agenda will be made available to the selected participants.

Applicants should complete the short expression of interest form which can be found on the ESRC website, see link below:

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/CallsForProposals/ExICTeWorkshop.htm

All submissions should be sent by email to ExICTeworkshop@epsrc.ac.uk

Closing date: 12 Noon Friday 8 January 2010