On Thursday 19th July, the Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) is hosting an event to discuss the evolution of digital currencies.
Robert McIlwraith, chairman of ExIST , said “The development of digital currencies presents opportunities and challenges, which businesses must meet. We are pleased to invite great speakers to help us examine this topic. I encourage anyone with a business focus in science and technology, as well as an interest in cryptocurrencies, to attend to the event.”
Speakers at the event, titled “Digital currencies, the good, the bad and...
Dartmoor Zoo, renowned for its international conservation and education programmes, has welcomed 167 young women and schoolgirls to an evening of inspiring talks, expert advice, and close-up encounters with some of the zoo’s smaller amphibian and invertebrate residents.
Arranged by Women in STEM Plymouth (WISP), and sponsored by Babcock International, the event, which was designed to encourage school girls and young women into careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), was heralded as a tremendous success.
On Thursday 19th October , the Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) will be taking a closer look at AI and Robotics, focusing on emerging technologies, the sector’s impact on the workplace and the implications and effects of both on workplace and education needs currently and in the future.
Confirmed speakers for October’s quarterly event will include; Kate Doodson, Joint Chief Executive of Cosmic, David Ferguson, Head of Digital Innovation at EDF and John Laramy, Principal at Exeter College.
First on the agenda of speakers will be Kate Doodson, Joint Chief...
On Thursday 19th October, Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) will be taking a closer look at AI and Robotics, focusing on emerging technologies, the sector’s impact on the workplace and the implications and effects of both on workplace and education needs currently and in the future.
The event will be taking place from 8:30am - 11am at Exeter College’s Technology Centre, with a world-class, multi-million pound centre of excellence including cutting edge robotics and the latest engineering technology. Confirmed speakers for October’s quarterly event will include;...
Ever wondered what happens in your brain when you eat chocolate? Or whether Nemo’s dad should’ve been less worried about finding his son and more concerned about ocean acidification?
Possibly not the latter – but these and a host of other fascinating questions will be tackled by top scientists on Saturday 24 June in Exeter.
Soapbox Science is returning to the city for its third year, with 12 female scientists standing on soapboxes in Princesshay Square to talk to the public.
This event is part of a nation-wide initiative by Soapbox Science, which aims to bring...
Glastonbury festivalgoers can look forward to a heady mix of Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry – and a lesson on climate change from a top scientist.
At the festival’s Speaker’s Forum, Professor Richard Betts, of the University of Exeter, will discuss the science of climate change and take part in panel discussions and interviews with other prominent figures in the climate change debate.
“Climate change is a complex topic with some important and fascinating science behind it,” says Professor Betts.
“As we continue the debate on what to do about it, it’s important...
Sparking inspiration outside the classroom – Britain’s greatest ever female gymnast Beth Tweddle and 2016 UK Young Scientist of the Year Roxanne El-Hady offer advice on STEM subjects as talented Brits compete for GSK UK Young Scientist of the Year 2017
Greeting robots, a virtual reality ride through our body and magical explosions; the annual Big Bang Fair has opened its doors again, inviting 11-to-18 year old science enthusiasts to get engaged with exciting experiments around science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and gain an insight into how science is all...
Following the success of its explosive Science Cabaret production “Dark Matters”, the science focused theatre company Foot-candle Productions - supported by Daisi[1] and Queen Elizabeth’s (QE) Academy - is putting the spotlight on one of science’s unsung feminine heroes, the ground breaking Austrian atomic Physicist Lise Meitner, whose work changed the world.
The new work, a day long experience to be run in schools, has been created to encourage more young women across the UK to consider Physics A-level.
Supported by £30,000 awarded by several arts and science based funding...
With pupils still settling in to the new school year, recent research released by E.ON highlights that science remains a subject that leaves many parents stumped when it comes to helping with homework. Polling Exeter parents of children aged five to sixteen years, E.ON found that three quarters (75%) of parents feel Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects are important or very important to their children’s development, indicating widespread awareness of the need to help the younger generation feel engaged and comfortable with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths...
We are looking for local members of the public and students , aged between 18-35 , to take part in a social psychology field-study about contact with older people in everyday settings and situations. When we speak of older people, we mean people that are approaching retirement age, or are already retired. We are interested in every kind of contact, even if it is very brief. Even if you believe to have very little or no contact with older people, we would still like you to consider participating.
What's involved? You will be randomly assigned to...
