A wiki (Hawaiian for ‘quick’) is a website or database developed collaboratively by a community of users, allowing anyone to add or edit the content. Wikipedia — the largest example of a wiki — is accessed by half a billion people each month, yet only around 136,000 actually contribute to the content. In this week’sRead More
23 Things – #13: Collaboration
While writing a thesis is, of course, an individual endeavour, a PhD also offers many opportunities to collaborate. You might join an editorial board, sit on a committee, or start a networking group. Thanks to a wealth of digital tools, you can pursue all of these activities without leaving your favourite chair. In this week’sRead More
23 Things – #12: Mobile Apps
There’s a good chance you’re reading this post on a mobile device. After all, the majority of webpages are now viewed on a smartphone or tablet. We can get easy access to information, services, and tools without the faff of lugging around a laptop. In this week’s Thing, we’ll explore mobile apps for researchers. Firstly,Read More