Discovering Bristol Science City
February 2, 2007 Posted by Clare in : Digital Challenge, Bristol, Innovation , add a commentWhat is the one thing that links mobile phones, plasticine, lead shot and self raising flour?
According to the Bristol Science City press release it is Bristol itself - they were all invented here. And the city’s spirit of scientific discovery is still very much alive today.
“The Bristol city region was awarded ’science city’ status in recognition of its strengths and achievements in world class scientific research, innovation and development of our academic and industrial sectors. We want to build on this history of scientific enterprise and secure a future that enables our continued economic success” explains Professor Eric Thomas, chair of the Science City Bristol Steering Group.
Science City Bristol will focus on maximising investment in key areas of science and technology and improving knowledge transfer between academia and business. It will also develop a programme to encourage people to get involved with science and raise the aspirations of young people. One key focus is the development of SPark, the Bristol and Bath Science Park, that will help in the drive to attract technology businesses into the region.
Read more here.
Dorkbot - 8 February
February 1, 2007 Posted by Clare in : Bristol, Events , 1 comment so far
From artists and filmmakers to scientists, programmers, architects and designers, Dorkbot is a global movement for people doing strange things with electricity.
Next Event : 8 February, Arnolfini, 7pm
Guests: Julian Oliver on Packet Garden and Teresa Dillon on Polar Produce
Packet Garden is a digital commission for Arnolfini. A network visualisation project which captures information about how you use the internet and uses it to grow a world complete with topography and vegetation which can be explored and cultivated. Packet Garden launches for Mac and PC on February 1st 2007 at www.packetgarden.com
Polar Produce is a multidisciplinary group who create interactive media and live art experiences, exploring the interface between virtual and real environments. Currently Polar Produce are working with partners including closely BBC, British Telecom and Blast Theory on a mass participatory and pervasive experience, which explores democratic, public engagement in environmental issues.
For directions to Arnolfini visit http://www.arnolfini.org.uk/about/gettinghere.php
This event is supported by Knowledge West. To join the mailing list or get more information, visit dorkbot.org/dorkbotbristol
