In June 2008 we launched a new research project on Web 2.0. This has been defined in the following terms in a new discussion paper, which we have commissioned from Graeme Martin and Martin Reddington.
"Web 2.0 is different because it is a read-write web providing a democratic architecture for participation, encouraging people to share ideas, promoting discussion and fosters a greater sense of community. In summary, it has been described as a 'People-centric Web' that stimulates conversations, interpersonal networking, personalisation and individualism."
In their discussion paper the authors offer a glossary of Web 2.0 terms and an analysis of their applications. We would welcome your views on where Web 2.0 may be going and what it could mean to you.