13 th May 2008 Michael Jackson Research Senior Specialist, NERIP
What is it? Web based self-help search tool Specifically designed for regional policy makers Harvests knowledge from University websites e.g. reports, articles, conference notes Identifies academic staff with interests in public policy – public domain data Complements the existing assisted services provided by Knowledge House Expertise Mapping Tool Purpose? To provide a facility to match the strategic requirements of the future regional strategies and the capabilities/interests of the North East based academic community
What we have done? 9 Strategic themes for regional policy People- Skills & Inclusion, Enterprise, Innovation, Place, Quality of Life, Sustainability, Transport, Housing, Economic Development Consultation with key academic staff Assignment of themes to staff interests Key web pages containing research material Web Development Google Custom Search for research material Academic Search – scan of data collection activity Consultation with regional agency staff
Open Access via Research Finder Search Keyword search of specified university research centres & schools Filters target search further Academic Contact Search Strategic theme Research Centre/School Individual names Web based university profile
13 th May 2008 Michael Jackson Research Senior Specialist, NERIP