4th EMES Conference: Exchanging the latest on social enterprise research

Three full days.

325 researchers.

75 PhD students.

65 field representatives and policy-makers.

40 countries represented.

Over 295 papers in 78 parallel sessions.

An full-day International Forum.

A book-signing event with authors...

The 4th EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise "If not for profit, for what and how?" took place in Liege (Belgium) in July 2013, as an initiative of the EMES Research Network, in partnership with the Belgian Interuniversity Attraction Pole...

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From: EMESResearchNetwork

Related topics : social economy research network / social enterprise networking events

Kabrina Chang: All Up in Your Facebook

Abstract: You can be fired for off-duty posts to social networking sites. But now you can be hired in just the same way. The new Facebook Score and a Social Networking Report allow employers to use your social networking activity to make hiring decisions. While more than 50% of responding employers in a recent study reported looking at and basing decisions on an applicant's social networking activity, a newly-devised "Facebook Score" offers employers a five-characteristic checklist for...

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From: BU Questrom

Related topics : new social networking sites like facebook / employment social network / schools using social networking

Peter - Research Fellow - Sexualities and Gender Research Network

The Master of Social Science allows you to select areas of study according to your personal interest and professional need. Critical and reflective professional practice is enhanced through core units in social theory, research methods and a research project. In addition, you are able to choose specialist professional units from a wide range available in other Western Sydney University postgraduate programs.

Western Sydney University offers a unique range of choices in the Master of Social...

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From: Western Sydney University

Related topics : social science network research

Insights - Social Media and Networks -- Bridging the World Together One Click at a Time

Northeastern University professor Alan Mislove presents a talk on "Social Media and Networks" at our March 21, Insights lecture and dinner series.

Recently, online social networking sites have exploded in popularity. What makes them so popular? In this lecture, Professor Alan Mislove will provide an overview of his recent research about social media sites and networks and how they bring people together, as well as the sociological impact they have on society.

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From: Northeastern

Related topics : social media network sites / popularity of social networking sites / research social media

Linking and protecting government data for social research © ESRC

Administrative data is collected by government organisations every day. These data contain a wealth of information about our society, and using them for research will create new possibilities for government and academics to evaluate policies, benefit society and improve quality of life.

The Administrative Data Research Network will enable trusted researchers to carry out such social and economic research, making sure all personally identifiable information is removed.

We are currently testing...

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From: Administrative Data Research Network

Related topics : social research network

AF-082: How to Network with Family Members Using Social Media For Genealogy Research

Social media is an excellent environment for networking with distant relatives. Today on the Ancestral Findings Podcast, I’ll show you how to approach them on social media if they have no idea who you are. http://www.GenealogyGold.com

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Show Notes:

http://www.ancestralfindings.com/notes082

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From: AncestralFindings.com

Related topics : social media network / social media research / social media today / social networking research

Social networking sites have educational benefits

University of Minnesota researcher Christine Greenhow breaks down how her research has found that social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace can have an impact for learning and educational growth for high school students. By working with students in a Minneapolis high school to study how they use the social sites, she has discovered that the benefits may just outweigh any risks.

This video is part of the Expert Perspectives series at the University of Minnesota.

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From: University of Minnesota

Related topics : social networking sites research study / social research network sites / why do students use social networking sites / schools social networking sites

ComScore report shows Israel leads in average social network usage per month

US-based research firm comScore has announced that Israel is the world leader in monthly social network usage, with Israeli users spending twice as long chatting and posting than the global average.

According to the report by comScore, data collected during October shows that Israelis spent an average of 11.1 hours using social networks, more than double the world average of 5.7 hours. This is well ahead of countries like the U.K. and the United States, who spend 7 hours on average.

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From: JewishNewsOne

Related topics : global social network users

Social Media Analytics - Searchmetrics Essentials - Social Module Demo

Social Media Analytics -- Searchmetrics Essentials Social.

Evaluate real user behavior in social networks -- with Searchmetrics Essentials Social. Check the success of your own social media campaigns and that of your competition. Learn what is really successful, what social network users really like and what is relevant. Discover for yourself the unique search options and test the Searchmetrics Essentials. http://suite.searchmetrics.com/en/research/social/overview

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From: searchmetrics

Related topics : social media analytics / successful social media campaign / social media network / social media search / social media media

Social network visualizer

Social network visualization tool for crime research.

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From: Yannick Kalokerinos

Related topics : social network visualization tools