What can members expect from GARNET

On joining GARNET, members can expect the following services from the following parts of the initiative:

From topic network centres: information relating directly to applied research in the topic. This will include periodic updates from the network coordinator, normally in the format of a network newsletter distributed by post or e-mail, detailing recent or on-going research projects, developments, and insights from the field. Coordinators are experts in the field and can assist network members with technical queries.
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From local network centres: information relating directly to applied research activities in the local area. As with topic centres this includes periodic updates from the centre normally in the form of a bulletin. Activities include the publication of outputs such as digests of research projects, and consultation events such as workshops (which are typically arranged on demand from local network members). Centre staff provide a question and answer service to local members.

From the global network centre: information relating to the initiative as a whole and applied research in the sector in general. Outputs such as the regular Global Network Newsletter, miscellaneous products including directories and case studies, working papers covering specific themes relating to applied research and on-line information access via electronic listservers and an Internet site.

Updated 03/03/03

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