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Bristol joins in with Europe’s week-long energy showcase: 20 May, 10am – 12pm Create Ecohome, Smeaton Road, Bristol

by Kevin 15/05/2013 in Bristol

Bristol’s successful role as part of the 3e Houses European project is being celebrated on Monday 20th May at the start of a week –long showcase of activities across Europe.  3e Houses was designed to help residents in social housing reduce their energy consumption through use of ICT and SMART metering systems and was developed [...]

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European Commission proposal for a Directive on the accessibility of the public sector bodies’ websites #GAAD

by Kevin 09/05/2013 in Bristol

The European Commission has recently released its proposals for a Directive on the accessibility of the public sector bodies’ websites. As more and more public bodies and authorities ‘channel shift’ service users toward digital channels this kid of directive will become increasingly important to all of us.
The proposal is aimed at
“approximating the laws, regulations and [...]

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9th May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD

by Kevin 09/05/2013 in Bristol

The 9th May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day focusing on raising the profile of digital (web, software, mobile app/device, touch screen kiosk, etc.) access for people with a range disabilities. Why not take some time today to pick up some valuable information or guidance about making your website and digital content easier for everyone [...]

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Event: Create.Connect 2013 Showcase, 28th-30th May 2013

by Kevin 08/05/2013 in Bristol

Over three days in May this year, the team members at Artswork Media (part of Bath Spa University) will be showcasing the wide range of work that has been completed throughout the degree, so come along and see exactly what Artswork team are all about.
Artswork Media is a media production company where [...]

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Event: Come and see Smart Energy Technology in action at the EcoHome, 20 May 10am-12noon

by Kevin 24/04/2013 in Bristol

If you are interested in how Smart Energy systems might work in homes in the next few years come along to a tour and presentation at the City Council’s Ecohome on Monday May 20th.

Interested parties will get the chance to hear from experienced practitioners about how ICT can contribute to energy efficiency in [...]

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Event: Try iPad Surfing at the Odeon Cinema Broadmead, 1030am, 25th April

by Kevin 24/04/2013 in Bristol

On Thursday 25th April, our digital inclusion coordinator, Kerry and 4 volunteers will be hitting the Odeon Cinema in Broadmead with iPads for the Silver Screening of the new Maggie Smith Movie. Before the screening of ‘Quartet’, we’ll be in the lobby offering those going to see the film the chance to use an iPad [...]

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Event: ICT Solutions for Energy Efficient Residential Buildings, Barcelona, 22-23 May

by Kevin 22/04/2013 in Bristol

If you are fortunate enough to be in Barcelona 22-23 May you might like to come along to the conference on “ICT Solutions for Energy Efficient Residential Buildings”. Part of the conference will focus on the results of the 3e Houses project which has see technology deployed here in Bristol for the last year. You [...]

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Bristol’s Digital Inclusion champion in the Cities top 50 Happy list

by Kevin 19/04/2013 in Bristol

The Times has a Rich List, Bristol has a Happy List and our own digital inclusion champion, Kerry Bradshaw has made that list – voted as one of the 50 people who bring smiles and cheer to their fellow Bristolians every day.
Kerry Bradshaw coordinates the Get IT Together project with Citizens Online and [...]

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Digital entrepreneur? Sign up for Tech School Startup 2013

by Kevin 18/04/2013 in Bristol

Do you have a good idea that could become a technology based business? Are you starting out on the commercialisation of an innovative product or service? Are you still in employment, or contracting, and want to make the leap to running your own business?
The 2013 Tech School Startup (TSS) series of seminars organised by Science [...]

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