The network and workshop event aims to provide for a space for all colleagues at the University of Sheffield (doctoral, postdoctoral, early career, established) to meet and hear about research from the Information School about self-tracking technologies in health and physical activty. We are delighted that Dr Pam McKinney (Information School and HELSI, Faculty of Social Sciences) and Dr Andew Cox (Information School) have agreed to speak about their research on self-tracking information literacy and information behaviour.
The event also aims to stimulate further discussion about research in health, sport, physical activity and the effects of technologies and suggest new research directions, particularly with a participatory ethos.
The programme for the day is as follows:
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.30 Welcome and introduction
10.35 Talk: Information literacy and the Quantified Self
Dr Pam McKinney
Senior Lecturer in Librarianship, Information School and Healthy Lifespan Institute (HELSI)
Dr Andrew Cox
Senior Lecturer in Information Management, Information School
11.20 Talk: Runners' use of self-tracking information
Dr Lee Pretlove
ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow
Information School and Healthy Lifespan Institute (HELSI)
11.50 Break
12.05 Animation Screening: iRunner - the effects of information technology on runners
Produced by Human Studio for the Festival of the Mind Futurecade Exhibition
12.10 Questions, answers and reflections on talks and animation
12.20 Discussion 1 - HealthSPA-ICT network: what would be useful for you?
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Discussion 2 - Research ideas: generation and suggestions for taking them forward
14.45 Break
15.00 Discussion 3 - What external partners would be interested in your research ideas?
15.45 Group discussions feedback
16.00 Thank you and close
If you are interested in attending this event, please register at the Google Form link below with your name, questions about your role and dietary requirements for the purposes of this meeting. There is also an optional question that asks if you want to be contacted within the next six month about any work arising.
We look forward to seeing you on the day!