The University of Sheffield’s Information School would like to invite you to an expert panel discussion and launch of our second research magazine ‘Inform II’, which showcases the diversity and scope of research undertaken in the School.

Panel discussion:
Data breaches, fake news... our subject is constantly in the headlines. An expert panel will discuss the current and future impact of information...

How is research in information changing lives now?
How can we explain the power of information science to the ordinary person in the street?
What types of problem will information science be tackling in 20 years time?

Our expert panel is:
Arjun Panesar, Diabetes UK
Crystal Fulton, School of Information and Communication Studies, University College Dublin
Frank Hopfgartner, Information School, Sheffield

The panel will be chaired by Itzelle Medina Perea, Infomation School, Sheffield.

• Date: 8 July
• Time: 4:15-6:30pm
• Location: Inox Dine, Students' Union, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TG

- 4:15pm Arrival and drinks
- 4:45pm Introduction from Head of School, Professor Peter Bath
- 5:00pm Panel Discussion
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm Networking