Attending my first academic conference really made me feel part of the community, despite (then) being a library professional rather than a researcher. This was through my conversations with other participants outside of the presentation sessions – something that would be difficult to replicate digitally for people who do not already know each other.
— DARIAH VX Participant
During the Covid 19 Lockdown I got the opportunity to present my PhD research at Lancaster’s DH Hangouts … This was the first time that I had formally presented my ideas as ‘PhD research’. The audience were engaged and interested. I got the most amazing complement … from a colleague who I had never met before, but with whom we are already looking for ways to continue our collaborations in the future.
— DARIAH VX Participant
The Sudden Urgency of Online Academic Conferences
Moira MacDonald discusses the benefits of online academic conferences.
A Nearly Carbon-Neutral Conference Model
This document discusses the options available to organise a nearly carbon-neutral (NCN) conference alternative, which is completely free of cost, that can reduce these carbon footprints by a factor of 100 or more.
A Conference Call in Real Life
Because we've all been there
Covid Study: Remote working and collaboration using digital technology
This Study, led by Professor Claire Warwick with Dr Mariann Hardey at Durham University, aims to understand the use of technologies for remote working necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic or to uncover the continuities that persist despite it.
The Reason Zoom Calls Drain your Energy
Video chat is helping us stay employed and connected. But what makes it so tiring - and how can we reduce ‘Zoom fatigue’?
The Brief - Zoom Diplomacy
Is it possible to take big decisions online?
Move Fast and Roll Your Own Crypto
This report examines the encryption that protects meetings in the popular Zoom teleconference app.
Suggestions for Protecting Zoom.us Meetings
A Twitter tread highlighting some ways of protecting Zoom.us calls
How to Keep Uninvited Guests Out of Your Zoom Event
A blog from Zoom about managing your security settings.
A curated list of 500+ products to help work and learn remotely
The Online-First Model: On Hosting an Awesome Online Academic Conference by Catharine St. Croix
The Definitive Guide To Facilitating Remote Workshops
Insights, tools and case studies from digital-first companies and expert facilitators
Experimental Modes of Knowledge Exchange
Reflections by Sarah Kenderdine on the potential futures of knowledge exchange.
Virtual Conferences: A Guide to Best Practices
A community resource from the ACM Presidential Task Force on What Conferences Can Do to Replace Face-to-Face Meetings
