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The mailing list homepage can be found at: http://jiscmail.ac.uk/ETHICALDATAINITIATIVE

What is JISCMail?

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They aim to support the advancement of world-class education and research by facilitating free-flowing open discussions, knowledge exchange and collaboration.

JiscMail helps people working in education and research sectors to discuss, debate, collaborate and communicate with peers, experts and partners. Their mailing lists are themed around taught subjects, research areas, special interest groups and collaborative project activities. JISC only host mailing lists which support or enhance UK academic and research sectors.

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How to Post

Messages posted to the mailing list are archived on the homepage. Subscribers can post to this list by sending an email to: ETHICALDATAINITIATIVE@JISCMAIL.AC.UK

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