1. 13 th May 2008 Michael Jackson Research Senior Specialist, NERIP Michael.Jackson@nerip.com

2.  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

3. 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

4.  Open Access via www.nerip.com/QandQwww.nerip.com/QandQ  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

8. www.nerip.com/QandQ 13 th May 2008 Michael Jackson Research Senior Specialist, NERIP Michael.Jackson@nerip.com