Chat, blogs, discussion, networking

Social networking

Academia.edu
Users can create a researcher profile and link to research interest groupings, department and institution. Information is organised via a searchable 'tree' hierarchy. Profiles can include news, publications and activities

facebook
General or professional social networking site. Users can create a profile, join groups, share photos, videos, URLs, and message other users

LinkedIn
General or business social networking site. Users can create a profile, collaborate on projects and find business partners

ResearchGATE
Scientific researcher networking site. Users can create a profile, join groups, list publications, create online discussions, and find collaborators. Monash staff and students join via this link to be added automatically to your local community.

Virtual worlds

Second Life
Users can create an avatar and interact with others in a variety of virtual environments. Activities include virtual conferences, performances, lessons. More detail on Virtual Communities at Monash University.

Discussion lists

JISCmail
UK based (previously National Academic Mailing List Service; Mailbase)

Blogs

Start exploring via Open Directory Project, Computers > Internet > On the Web > Weblogs

Chat

Start exploring via Open Directory Project, Computers > Internet > Chat

News groups

Google Groups
Connect with people, access information, and communicate via email and on the web

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