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

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
(previously Deja) post and read comments in Usenet discussion forums

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