ESRC WEBSITE Digital developments
The ESRC starts 2011 with a new, improved website offering easy access to our comprehensive research catalogue, features, expert opinion and informed debate
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TRAIGHT TO THE point, easy navigation and dynamic research content on the important topics facing society today are just some of the new features of the ESRC’s web portal, launched in January 2011. This unique online resource is dedicated to high quality and leading research on subjects from British business and foreign ownership to child happiness and the UK’s journey from recession to recovery. Through the new ‘research topics’ section visitors will have access to topical features, case studies, informed debate and expert opinion on a range of topics including climate change, ageing, employment and crime.
The innovative ‘research catalogue’ has an improved search feature which allows users to find information they want with a few taps on the keyboard. The new design of the ‘research catalogue’ clearly details all ESRC-funded research findings and outputs including books, papers and journal articles, holding over 11,000 research findings and over 100,000 outputs covering the past 20 years. There are also details of the impacts that research has had on the economy, society and individuals. The ESRC is committed to ensuring that our research community makes the outputs from ESRC-funded research readily available and the ‘research catalogue’ is one of the ways we can achieve this goal. This available source can be used by the public, business, third sector and academics alike, by providing research on the biggest issues affecting Britain today.
The emphasis on providing first-time and regular visitors with a more informative and easy-to-use resource continues throughout the site. Users can navigate between
current funding opportunities, research evidence or impact case studies by topic, collaboration schemes and publications or, for a quick update on the latest information, read the notice board on the home page. Professor Paul Boyle, Chief Executive of the ESRC, said:
“We are delighted to launch the ESRC’s new website. The site caters for anyone with an interest in the UK’s society and economy by providing leading social science research at the touch of a button. Visitors will now have unprecedented access to expert opinion, informed debate and features on the topic of the day.”
Although the new website will deliver some significant changes, key services such as competition announcements and information on ESRC funding and training opportunities will continue to be available on the new ESRC site. The new site will not only offer an improved service, it also offers significant cost savings. The site has been improved in response to feedback from visitors and the academic community. It is structured around key tasks and information that visitors require. This enhanced performance will ensure a better experience for all users. The ESRC will continue to develop and improve the site through user feedback. Jonathan Connor, ESRC Digital Communications Manager, is enthusiastic about the positive changes ahead for the site: “Our new website provides improved functionality, design and content based around the needs of our users; it also creates opportunities for further developing our online presence over the coming years.” n
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