Welcome to ISSTI
The Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation (ISSTI), has been formed to bring together the interdisciplinary network of researchers working in these fields. The University of Edinburgh is a leading centre for such research.
ISSTI is a research institute of the College of Humanities and Social Science - see sidebar for links to collaborators.
Next Event/Talk
22 Feburary 2010
'A short walk with civil servants: of pigs, horses and other animals'
Ann Bruce, ESRC Innogen Centre, University of Edinburgh
Time: 15.30 - 17.00
Latest News
ICT: Africa's Revolutionary Tools for the 21st Century?
International conference at the Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh, 22-23 April 2010.
Commercial Airliner Technology and the Greening of Air Travel
Graham Spinardi and Donald MacKenzie have been awarded a three year ESRC grant for a project entitled ‘Revolution in the Sky? Commercial Airliner Technology and the Greening of Air Travel’.
China EU IT Standards Research Partnership - update
The forthcoming two final workshops will present findings from the China EU IT Standards Research Partnership and discuss their implications for technology policy and industrial strategy. The first will take place in Beijing on 8th December 2009. The second will be in Brussels in February 2010 (date to be confirmed).
Call for Papers: Technology Analysis and Strategic Management on China and Global ICT standardisation and innovation.
Call for papers for a special issue of the journal, Technology Analysis and Strategic Management on China and Global ICT standardisation and innovation. Guest editors are Robin Williams, Ian Graham, Kai Jakobs and Kalle Lyytinen.
Life sciences research patterns explored
A report by the British Library and the Research Information Network (RIN) launched today provides unique insight into how information is used by researchers across life sciences.
Undertaken by the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Digital Curation Centre, the report concludes that ‘one-size-fits-all’ information and data sharing policies are not achieving scientifically productive and cost-efficient information use in life sciences.
New Short Guide to Developing Interdisciplinary Strategies for Research Groups
A guide for leaders of interdisciplinary research groups on building strategic visions and engaging stakeholders in their interdisciplinary research strategies.
NMS and ISSTI present second 'Understanding Technology' lecture series
Following the very popular first series over the past year, National Museums Scotland, in cooperation with ISSTI, announces the second series of public lectures Understanding Technology starting in September 2009.
