ECS in the News

Recent articles from the world’s media which highlight research and education in the School of Electronics and Computer Science.

2 December 2011
The largest volume of open, free, high quality weather data in the world was released on 29 November.
Open data – more than just transparency and scrutiny

30 November 2011
Daily Telegraph
Under government plans to be announced tomorrow, the Met Office is to be forced to release its raw data so that others can draw their own conclusions.
Outlook fair for amateurs as Met Office releases data

30 November 2011
Marketing Week
As of today, government data on anything from roadworks to weather forecasts is to be made available for commercial use by third parties.
Government opens door on data free-for-all

30 November 2011
Information Age
The government will announce a number of open data initiatives tomorrow, including a new Open Data Institute near 'Silicon Roundabout'.
Open Data Institute to be built near Silicon Roundabout

30 November 2011
Creative Boom
A world-leading Open Data Institute is to be established in East London, helping to drive innovation and exploit the growth opportunities for the UK created by the government’s Open Data policy.
Open Data Institute to help drive innovation and growth

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