Why does NIRS use RSS?

Some of our users will find it easier to stay up to date with our news broadcasts with RSS.  We want to make sure people can access our updates in whatever way suits them.

So what exactly IS RSS?

RSS solves a problem for people who regularly use the web. It allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in. You save time by not needing to visit each site individually. You ensure your privacy, by not needing to join each site's email newsletter. The number of sites offering RSS feeds is growing rapidly and includes big names like Yahoo News.

Feed Reader or News Aggregator software allow you to grab the RSS feeds from various sites and display them for you to read and use. (from whatisrss.com)

Where do I get an RSS reader from?

Google has a free RSS reader - Google Reader