Copyright and Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences
The British Academy and the AHRC Research Centre for Studies in Intellectual Property and Technology Law (“the AHRC Centre”) at the University of Edinburgh are holding a joint conference on 'Copyright and Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences'.
The conference will take place on Friday 30th March 2007 at the Playfair Library Hall, Old College, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8
The conference follows the Academy’s Review of Copyright and Research and its subsequent publication of a set of Guidelines by Professor Hector MacQueen of the AHRC Research Centre.
Recent developments in technology, legislation and practice have meant that the various copyright exemptions, which enable creative and scholarly work to advance, are not always achieving the intended purpose. A British Academy Review, Copyright and Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, published in September 2006, drew attention to the problems that were occurring and recommended ways in which they should be addressed. The Gowers Review of Intellectual Property (published December 2006) is a step in the right direction, as it seeks to strike a balance between copyright owners on the one hand, and copyright users (“follow-on innovators”) on the other hand. However, the main concerns raised by the Academy and others in the academic research community still need to be addressed. The conference aims to consider the findings and recommendations of the Academy Review, and place them in context post-Gowers. It will followed by a dinner to celebrate the Centre's achievements.
We are expecting over a hundred delegates to attend, ranging from Fellows of the British Academy, to scholars, representatives from museums and galleries, archives and libraries, and research councils. The programme for the day is detailed below:
| 11.00 | Registration |
| 11.30 | Welcome and introduction Dr Robin Jackson, Chief Executive and Secretary, British Academy and Professor Geoffrey Boulton, Vice Principal for International Relations and the Public Understanding of Science, University of Edinburgh |
| 11.40 | Background to the British Academy’s Review Keynote speaker: Professor John Kay, FBA Chair: Dr Robin Jackson |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| 1.30 | Session 1 - Copyright Owners Chair: Professor Geoffrey Boulton Carol Tullo, Queen’s Printer in Scotland, Kevin Taylor, Cambridge University Press, George Rosie, Author, Bernard Horrocks, National Portrait Gallery |
| 3.15 | Coffee Break |
| 3.30 | Session 2 - Copyright Users Chair: Professor John Haldane, University of St Andrews Professor Simon Frith, musicologist, Mr Andres Guadumuz, AHRC Research Centre for Studies in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, University of Edinburgh, Dr Michael Jubb, Research Information Network, Rufus Pollock, Open Knowledge Foundation. |
| 5.15 | Closing Remarks |
| 5.45 | Drinks Reception |
| 7.00-late | Dinner and Soirée at the Royal College of Surgeons |
Sessions 1 and 2 will each have four representative speakers who will offer short responses to the report from their perspective, before the discussion is opened to the floor. The aim is provide the maximum opportunity for sustained and thoughtful debate about the issues.
There is a nominal charge of £10 (payable to The University of Edinburgh) to cover basic costs. Please note that places are limited and should be booked by 23 March. To reserve a place email: itandip@ed.ac.uk or contact Nadine Eriksson-Smith, 0131 650 2014 for further information.
A map of the venue is available here:
We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be an afternoon of stimulating debate and an evening of excellent but pertinent entertainment.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Published:
07 March 2007
- The British Academy is the National Academy for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Established by Royal Charter in 1902, the British Academy is an independent learned society promoting the humanities and social sciences. It is composed of Fellows elected in recognition of their distinction as scholars in the humanities and social sciences.