Overview

The Sino European Systems usability Network (SESUN) will enable Europe and China to collaborate in issues relating to the design of usable ITC systems that support people in their everyday and working lives. In addition to large-scale information systems, SESUN will address mobile applications, consumer products and personal and ubiquitous technologies. Europe is a leading contributor to the underpinning field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) but this is not currently afforded the same priority in China. By building upon both the EU Framework V funded ‘UsabilityNet’ project and the Asia IT&C co-financed Indo European Systems Usability Partnership, SESUN will develop active and sustainable links between the Chinese and European IT communities, promoting HCI/usability within China and facilitating the design of a new generation of ITC systems for a global community. Activities will include seminars/workshops in China, implementation studies and virtual communities. By focusing activities on Europe and China, it will make a significant contribution to knowledge in how to build usable quality IT product in today’s global ITC markets.

Overall the project will assist in:

• forming long-lasting partnerships between universities and national professional ITC organisations in Europe and China
• contributing to the enhancement of democracy by promoting the citizen centric orientation of e-Government and intelligent transport systems
• assist in the removal of the ‘digital divide’ within China by assisting in the development of usable and accessible IT systems across business and society as a whole.

Find out more general information about SESUN by clicking on the links to the right and use the main navigation menu bar above to tell you more about:

• Who is involved - the project partners, co-ordinators and volunteers
• What it's all about - more on HCI, usability and the project themes
• How we are doing it - the funded activities, seminars, visits etc.