Press Launch for SiDE

Picture of Paul Watson presenting at launch

The press launch for SiDE, in addition to the two other RCUK-funded Digital Economy Research Hubs at Nottingham https://www.horizon.ac.uk/ and Aberdeen http://www.dotrural.ac.uk/, took place at the British Library in London on on 28th April 2009.

In announcing the major investments, Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson said: “New technologies can transform our quality of life. The unique thing about the new hubs in Aberdeen, Newcastle and Nottingham is the focus on designing digital technology that includes people from all walks of life – this will ensure that everyone is part of our digital future. The hubs will develop new technologies utilising wireless networks and GPS, which will deliver hi-tech digital solutions across many sectors. They will create jobs, improve public services such as health and transport, reduce waste and bring digital revolution into people’s lives for the first time.”