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"UC-Edinburgh - A Proposal" has been launched to mark the opening of the Edinburgh International Internet Festival 2008

Prior to the official launch, the proposal document was circulated to a number of governmental and community agencies with a view to obtaining advice, comment and support for further development

 
UC-Edinburgh: Suggested Content Produced In Partnership with Edinburgh Council
Community Campaigns
There are a number of outstanding community campaigns and initiatives hosted by Edinburgh Council, which would greatly benefit from the online promotion and digital services provided by UC-Edinburgh.
  • Example: The Canal Redevelopment Project
    Working directly with the new officer appointed by the Council UC-Edinburgh could provide a news information and advice platform for canal project. In addition local residents would be able to participate in the development via art and photography exhibitions and a special poetry section. Local residents could also become involved by including interactive content such as strictly moderated online debates.
     
  • UC–Edinburgh's Adult Education In Action
    Residents of Edinburgh are able to access an excellent and diverse range of adult education courses, workshops and creative resources. UC-Edinburgh would offer a unique platform able to showcase and celebrate the outstanding creative output of Edinburgh's adult education services in action.
     
  • For Writers, Poets & Scriptwriters
    A regularly updated reading room and audio podcast service showcasing the work of projects, organisations and community groups offering courses in short story writing, poetry and writing scripts for stage and screen.
     
  • For Visual Artists, Photographers & Printmakers
    A series of online exhibitions featuring the work produced by educational projects offering training in subjects such as watercolour and oil painting, digital photography and printmaking.
     
  • For Music. Film & Theatre
    Mp3's provided by community based music organisations alongside short films and audio theatre productions can be hosted on UC Edinburgh by way of embedded streaming online video services and the UC-Edinburgh media player service. For an example of the streaming media player Click Here

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