PRESS RELEASE: Launch of the Digital Curation Centre

The launch ceremony of the Digital Curation Centre took place at the National e-Science Centre in Edinburgh, at which Lord Stewart Sutherland officially opened the Centre. An afternoon research colloquium further explored the Centre's strategic direction with discussions between DCC staff and a panel of experts. View programme, photos, posters, demos, etc. from the Launch.

The following presentations from the DCC Directorate are from the mid-morning session, Setting out the Agenda for the Digital Curation Centre:

• Aims and Organisation [ppt 304KB] Peter Burnhill, DCC Director (Phase I)
• Engaging Users: Outreach and Community Support Programme [ppt 5.2MB] Dr Liz Lyon, DCC Associate Director (Outreach)
• Ensuring Curation Action: Constructing Effective Services [ppt 159KB] Professor Seamus Ross, DCC Associate Director (Services)
• Preparing for the Future: Research Agenda [ppt 648KB] Preparing for the Future: Development Programme [ppt 306KB] Professor Peter Buneman, DCC Research Director & Dr David Giaretta, DCC Associate Director (Development)