Website Development
Over the last year the focus has been on developments to the Society’s website which enable members to engage more directly with the site and improve navigation within the site. The list below includes some of the main areas of the site which are currently receiving attention.
Member engagement
In early February 2013 members were invited to view their personal details online and asked to update their information. Such details are private to each member and can only be viewed by that member. Work is planned to improve this functionality and add to the information over which members will have direct control.
Re-theming and navigation
We are now re-launching the website with a new theme to reflect more clearly the history of the Society and the elegance of mathematics. As part of this re-theming a new and improved system of navigation is being introduced and we are pressing forward with even further improvements in this area.
Online grants and prizes
Over the next few weeks it is the intention to introduce online applications for LMS grants and an online system for the nominations for prizes. Following this some detailed work will be undertaken to improve the administrative functions behind these online processes.
Communications
The Society is keen for mathematicians to use the LMS website to set up discussion forums. If you would like to set up a discussion forum please contact the Operational Webmaster on webmaster@lms.ac.uk. All applications will be considered by the Council Webmaster.
The above is only a flavour of the developments which are currently being pursued for the LMS website. If you have any comments on what is written on here or on the website more generally we would be very pleased to hear from you. You can send comments via email to: website@lms.ac.uk
Stephen Huggett
General Secretary
Chair, Website Working Group
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