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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

ICT covers scientific and technical research in all areas of information and communication science and technologies.

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The ICT research area is best summarised as treating the processing, transmission, storage, retrieval, management, usage, and exchange of information and knowledge, with emphasis on fundamental aspects and pre-competitive technology development.

New ideas and initiatives are welcome as well those with high interdisciplinary elements and close links and overlaps with other domains.


News

26 January 2012
European Privacy and Data Protection Day

The Council of Europe has chosen 28 January as European Privacy and Data Protection Day. This day celebrates privacy and the autonomy of the individual – and gives us the opportunity to engage as citizens in timely debates of today's societies and to reflect on the issue of data protection and privacy. The day is aimed at giving European citizens the chance to understand what their rights are in respect of the collection and processing of their personal data; and also to increase awareness of the risks associated with the illegal mishandling and unfair processing of their personal data.

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23 January 2012
Tribute to Dr Gerard Butler

COST is saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Dr Gerard Butler on 19 January 2012.

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2 December 2011
International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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3 December 2011 is the United Nations (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). It aims to increase the understanding of the issues around disabilities and to bring more attention to the dignity, rights and well-being of all persons with disabilities. The theme for the 2011 International Day of Persons with Disabilities is ‘Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development.’

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Domain Committee Members

Contact details of ICT Domain Committee Members

Visit the Who's Who section to find your contact person(s)

COST Office Contact Persons

ICT - involvement in external events

This Domain in the COST events calendar


Last updated: 16 May 2011 top of page