Dear All, The eighth seminar in the DRTC student seminar series 2023 will be held on October 25, 2023. The seminar title is *"**Connecting Minds and Research: Exploring the Dynamics of Academic Social Networks.**"* The seminar will be presented by Mr. Hrithik Saha (MSLIS (2022-24)). The additional information and abstract are as follows: *DRTC Student Seminar 08* *Title: *Connecting Minds and Research: Exploring the Dynamics of Academic Social Networks *Abstract:* In the digital age, academic research and collaboration have witnessed a transformative shift through the emergence of Academic Social Networks (ASNs). These platforms serve as dynamic ecosystems that connect scholars, researchers, and institutions, fostering global knowledge exchange and scholarly networking. I have had the opportunity to explore the complex structure of ASNs, their impact on the academic landscape, and how they shape the dissemination of scholarly work. Insights into the underlying mechanisms of academic social networks, the role of data analytics in understanding network dynamics, and the potential for harnessing these insights for academic growth and innovation will be shared. This seminar, "Connecting Minds and Research: Exploring the Dynamics of Academic Social Networks", delves into the multifaceted realm of ASNs and their significance. *Coordinator:* Dr. Biswanath Dutta *Speaker:* Hrithik Saha *Date*: 25.10.2023 (Wednesday) *Time*: 14:00 hrs. *Venue:* DRTC Class Room, (Room No-G-16), Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore, 560059 *You all are cordially invited to the seminar.* ------ *Thanks and Regards,* *Amit Tiwari* *Senior Research Fellow**DRTC, **Indian Statistical Institute, * *Bangalore**, India - 560059* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.